First Assembly of God
Love God. Love People. Love Life.
Rockford, IL
Who We Are
Rockford First is a church that emphasizes a pursuit after God, authentic relationships, and a life of purpose. It is made up of a vibrant and growing group of individuals who want to make a difference in their communities, see God do big things, and connect with others in a meaningful way. Rockford First is more than just a friendly church, it’s a family church, and we would love for you to join us.
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Jeremy DeWeerdt
Jeremy DeWeerdt serves as the Lead Pastor of Rockford First, a church that is focused on three simple priorities: Loving God, Loving People, and Loving Life! Jeremy, along with his wife, Jen, accepted the Lead Pastor position in April of 2007, after having been on staff at Rockford First for more than 16 years in the role of Student Ministries Pastor and Director/Founder of the post-high school ministry, Rockford Master‘s Commission.
Jeremy also founded ”Earthbeat“ in 1993, a non-profit organization that partners with government organizations, park districts, youth initiative groups, and corporations to encourage youth and young adults to give back to their communities through volunteerism.
Jeremy and Jen have been married since 1995 and have three sons, Caden, Connor & Paxton.