Stories
To equip us to go, tell and show the love of God. To help us see the world with new eyes. To inform, inspire, unite and engage. This is the purpose of stories.
Loving Your Neighbors
Rockford’s neighborhood specialist talks about creative ways to meet your neighbors and network your neighborhood.
Meet the Currys
Eric Curry starts soon as First Free’s Director of Contemporary Worship. We spoke with him and his wife, Tarah, about their upcoming move from Greenwood, Indiana, and what they look forward to here in Rockford.
Meeting of the Members Recap
At our Meeting of the Members on Sunday, August 27, Dave Creek was affirmed as our new Associate Pastor of Family Ministries.
Q&R: Andrew Sweitzer
Andrew Sweitzer serves as First Free Rockford’s production director. We spoke with him about his life, his faith and his new job.
A conversation with Dave Creek
Second in a two-part article to help get our church acquainted, or reacquainted, with Dave Creek. Dave is the candidate for Associate Pastor of Family Ministries.
Meet the Creeks
Dave Creek, associate pastor candidate, and his wife Laurie have a long family history with First Free Rockford, and Dave is no stranger to ministry here, either.
Q&R: Haddon Anderson, Stateline Youth for Christ
Haddon Anderson is executive director of Stateline Youth for Christ. We spoke with him about YFC’s work in our community—and the need for more volunteers.
50 years of Summerama
Kids have changed. Leaders have changed. Methods have changed. But the day camp’s ministry focus remains.
Serving a vulnerable population
A conversation with Mike O’Connor, executive director of Carpenter’s Place
A servant, a car and a spiritual heritage
One man’s seemingly mundane act of service transformed the lives of Steve Ralph and his family.
Mickey Mouse only real when shared
An unusual Disney Word trip offered a unique contrast between solitude and community.
Remembering Pastor John Crocker
Some of the people who knew and worked with Pastor John Crocker share their lasting impressions of him.
