Jeremy and Jen DeWeerdt
Jeremy serves as the Lead Pastor of Rockford First Assembly, a church that is focused on three simple things: Loving God, Loving People, and Loving Life! Jeremy DeWeerdt is the original founders of the Rockford Master’s Commission, a ministry dedicated to raising up and equipping individuals who will impact our culture and change our world. Currently, Jeremy and Jen serve as the Executive Directors of the Rockford Master's Commission where, for the past 15 years, hundreds of students from all over the world have been transformed by the power of God into Christ-followers, ready to influence their world. Along with directing RMC, for 15 years Jeremy and Jen were involved in leadership of, and Jeremy eventually directed, Cross Current Student Ministries. This ministry reached over 1000 middle school, high school, and college-aged students each week.
Together, they founded a social sector organization called Earthbeat, Inc. Earthbeat is a non-profit organization that mobilizes youth and young adults to give back to their communities through volunteerism, especially related to environmental service projects. Earthbeat works with government organizations, youth initiative groups, and corporations to activate a generation of community conscious individuals.
Jeremy is an Ordained Minister in the Assemblies of God since 1998. He sits on the Master’s Commission International Network and Master’s Commission Europe boards.
Jeremy and Jen have been married for 12 years and have two sons, Caden and Connor.
Jeremy’s questions:
What do you do to unwind? Ride my motorcycle.
Most impacting books you’ve ever read: Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell, Telling Yourself the Truth by , My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers
Favorite comedian: Chris Farley
Jen’s questions:
Favorite nail polish color: Peru-b-ruby by OPI
A turning point in your life: I turn so much I go in circles ?
Favorite character from The Office: Dwight and Jim are a tie!