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We are taking Christ into our lives and out into the world.

Our Vision

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Our Values

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Our vision to grow and make disciples of Jesus Christ affirms what we know through scripture, tradition, reason and experience. We are called to provide the “good soil” where children, youth and adults may grow closer to Christ and closer to one another. We center and pattern our mission and ministry on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Through individual commitment, covenant relationships, community fellowship and celebratory worship, we gather together to get to know Christ and to make Him known.
We value discipleship – that is, learning to follow Jesus everyday, not just on Sundays.  We value covenant relationships – that is, growing closer to Christ and one another through small groups, Bible studies and support groups. We value community – in an often disconnected world we enjoy fellowship and companionship with people of all ages, nations and races. We value celebratory worship! Worship that is authentic connects our deepest needs, hurts and hopes to the only One who is worthy of our praise!

Our Goals

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We are called to reach all who are seeking meaning and purpose for their lives, to help connect them to Christ, to nurture deep roots of spiritual discipline (prayer, scripture, worship, service), to grow them to reach and stretch Godward like a tree, and finally to produce fruit for which a tree exists.

The following goals were set by our church in a series of activities and meetings under the Vision 20-20 initiative:
  • Continue to nourish small groups, the heart of our congregation and vital to the spiritual growth of our members, by continuing to provide more opportunities for quality Sunday school classes, Bible studies, and other small group experiences.
  • Recognize the strength of our children and youth ministries as a significant focus of our church and vital to our future. We will continue to support and build these ministries and activities with our service, prayers, and financial support.
  • Honor our church's 150 years of history as a rich legacy of Christian discipleship, fellowship, and love of God, by strengthening our participation in worship, prayer, service, attendance, and financial support.
  • Identify and utilize our congregation's individual and collective spiritual gifts to implement and strengthen ministries, and rise to meet challenges through  the discernment of our congregation, as God’s vision for our church.
  • As First UMC Rockwall continues to grow we will encourage church family unity by increasing the number of whole congregation events.  In addition, we will increase events to bring various small groups together for fellowship.
  • First UMC Rockwall will continually initiate and strengthen our mission response within the church, community and world through fellowship, service, proclamation and stewardship, emphasizing our mission to multicultural groups, the elderly, the hurting, and the forsaken.
  • Expand our strong congregational message of grace, faith, hope, and love to all aspects of our worship service (e.g.: ushers, greeters, welcome desk, acolytes, communion, music, sound, media, additional services, etc.), and in so doing move people to awe and praise of God through prayer, song, and testimony.
  • Grow and make disciples in Jesus Christ by attracting, welcoming, strengthening, involving, and integrating newcomers from all cultures and ages into our church community.
  • Use biblical principles of tithing to spiritually challenge our congregation to become generous givers, to financial support the ministries, resources, facilities and staff of our growing church, in our growing community, as we grow closer to God and become more Christ-centered disciples.