Rule of Life
A Rule of Life refers to a set of rhythms that a community abides by in order to form habits and grow more into conformity with Christ.
We seek to cultivate our four core values: Presence, Belonging, Apprenticeship, and Participation through these shared habits. For each one of these values, our community has a shared rhythm of emphasis, and all members of our community are encouraged to maintain their own personal Rule.
Our Communal Rule
Our community orients itself around specific opportunities to grow in our core values. These are the core rhythms of the Rockford Mission.
Presence
Attentive to God, neighbor, and self
Apprenticeship
Shaping my habits to imitate Jesus
Belonging
With my household and church family
Participation
For the sake of others
Crafting a Personal Rule of Life
Given my current season of life and the things God has called me to be faithful to, what are the rhythms I need in order to cultivate these values?
Keep it simple: pick one habit for each area of your Rule. The goal is sustainable change over time, not instant perfection.
As a frame of reference, it may be helpful to think through the lens of embracing and abstaining. In each of these areas, what is one thing that I can add or subtract?