City First Church (formerly Rockford First Church)
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| Location: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| Attendance: | 5000 |
| Previously known as | First Assembly of God
Rockford First Assembly Rockford First Church Rockford First |
| Senior Pastors | |
| Jeremy DeWeerdt | Jen DeWeerdt |
City First Church (formerly Rockford First) is an Evangelical church located in Rockford, Illinois that draws "thousands" to its Sunday services.[1] Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt has been the lead pastor since May, 2007.[2] On January 29, 2017, Rockford First officially changed its name to City First Church.[1]
History[edit]
City First Church was originally a small Swedish assembly that began meeting in a storefront hall on 5th Avenue in Rockford in 1929.[citation needed]
In 1934, the name "First Assembly" is adopted during the pastoral ministry of Pastor Carl O'Guin.[citation needed]
On September 12, 1971 a new location opened for First Assembly with a seating capacity of 1,200.[3] First Assembly of God, under Pastor Eugene Whitcomb, opened Christian Life Elementary School in 1973.
In 1979, the first Radio Station WQFL (100.9 FM) was purchased from Open Bible Church.[4]
In December 2010, Rockford First was listed number 51 in the 100 largest Assemblies of God churches in the United States.[5]
In September 2012, Outreach Magazine named Rockford First the 7th fastest growing church in the nation, with a 60% increase in weekly attendance between February 2011 – 2012.[6]
Denomination[edit]
City First Church is part of the Assemblies of God. The Assemblies of God claimed mission is four-fold; evangelize the lost, worship God, disciple believers, and show compassion.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rockford First Church changing its name". WIFR. Jan 25, 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
- ↑ "Jeremy DeWeerdt". cityfirst.church.
- ↑ C. Hal Nelson (1968). Sinnissippi Saga. Winnebago County Illinois Sesquicentennial Committee. Search this book on
- ↑ "Two Rockford Christian Radio Outlets Sold"
- ↑ "Top 100 AG Church's in the United States"
- ↑ "The 2012 Outreach 100". OutreachMagazine.com.
- ↑ Assemblies of God
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