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1984
Phoenix, AZ. Master’s Commission begins as a vision in the heart of Pastor
Larry Kerychuk. He believed if young men in the Mormon faith could sacrifice
two years of their lives for their mission, surely Christians could commit one
year of their lives to God, abandoned and with no distractions, dedicated to
the cause of Christ. This is the original vision and mission of Master’s
Commission.
1992 (Spring)
Belfast, Northern Ireland. While leading a missions trip during his
internship with Jeanne Mayo, Pastor Jeremy receives a prophecy that
he is not called into typical youth ministry; but he will be used
to impact a nation and will be involved in the training and discipleship
of young adults. These words jump out at him and he knows it is God.
1992 (Fall)
Rockford, IL. Pastor Sam and Jeanne Mayo have a dream to start a Master’s
Commission at Rockford First Assembly of God. Their dream and the heart
of Master’s Commission matches what Pastor Jeremy has been hearing
from God, and he accepts a position as the Director of the Rockford
Master's Commission.
1993
Rockford, IL. RMC is founded under the direction of Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt.
The mission: To know Him and make Him known.
1993-Present
Rockford, IL. People from all across this nation and around this world
have made their way here to dedicate their lives to knowing God and
making Him known, no matter what they decide to do after these nine
months – doctor, pastor, lawyer, missionary, graphic designer,
worship leader, teacher, evangelist, businessman, MC Director – they
will do it as people who have been marked and set apart by God.
2007
Pastor Jeremy is voted in as the new lead pastor of Rockford First
Assembly. He assumes the role of executive director and looks to
his long time assistant director, Taka Iguchi, to become the director
of RMC. Jeremy and Taka have known each other and worked together
for over 14 years; giving the executive leadership team 29 years
of combined ministry experience.
Future
RMC is the only Master's Commission in the world where the Executive
Director and the Lead Pastor of the church are the same individual;
providing a uniquely and powerful relationship between RMC and Rockford
First Assembly. This synergistic relationship fosters an environment
of limitless ministry and relationship opportunities that enhance
the student's experience.
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