About Rock Church United
For more than 80 years, Rock Church has been a steady foundation in Rockford. What began in the 1930s as a small Swedish congregation has grown into a multi-campus church with one mission: to fill the gaps in our city.
From neighborhood cleanups and block parties to opening campuses in “spiritual deserts,” Rock Church has always gone where Jesus would go, meeting practical needs, building authentic relationships, and pointing people toward hope in Him.
We’re not here to be a megachurch. We’re here to be a multiplying church and a people committed to serving our neighbors, raising up disciples, and living out faith in everyday life.
Our Pillars
Growth
God has a plan for every life. As we lean into His presence, we discover who we’re created to be and take steps to grow in faith.
People
Every person matters. We believe in reconciliation, restoration, and seeing people walk in their true identity and calling.
Presence
We expect to encounter God when we gather. His love, joy, and peace are real, and we want everyone to experience it.
Service
Faith is active. We live generously, giving our time and resources to meet needs in our homes, neighborhoods, and city.
Our Mission
Our mission now is to fill the gaps in our city. We can’t say that we love our community and not have a presence in it. This mission led us to acquire the property that is home to our Reed Campus in 2023. We believe this is the first of many as we continue to share the hope we have in Jesus!
What We Believe
At Rock Church, our faith is rooted in Jesus. We believe the Bible is God’s Word, that His Spirit is alive and active today, and that His grace is big enough for every story.
Our statement of faith reflects the foundations of Christian belief: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe salvation comes through Jesus alone, and that following Him leads to a life of purpose, hope, and transformation.
