God’s Plan for RUMC
(adopted by the Leadership Team October 1, 2019)
Mission Statement:
“A welcoming family of worship, growing in our faith, reaching out to serve others,
and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.” (John 15:1-17)
Vision Statement:
“To fulfill our ministries, we, the members of Rockford United Methodist Church
will, with God’s help, seek to grow more:
• Vital in worship and praise
• Dynamic in proclamation
• Effective in teaching
• Loving in fellowship
• Faithful in stewardship
• Compassionate in service”
(Colossians 3:12-17)
Guideposts:
“In order to move into fulfilling our mission and vision, we believe God’s plan for our congregation –
its services, programs, and mission related activities – strive to rest upon three guideposts:
seeking God, generating enthusiasm, and raising the level of accountability.“
(Ephesians 4:1-16)