Tim Mitchell Senior Pastor

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Dixon!

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m Rev. Dr. Timothy Mitchell, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way to our website. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or looking for a new church home, we want you to know—there’s a place for you here.

At Dixon First United Methodist Church, we believe God is calling us to be a welcoming and generous community where all people—wherever they are on their faith journey—can experience the life-changing love of Jesus. Our mission is simple and powerful: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by Faithfully Uplifting the Message of Christ. We strive to be the “go-to” church in our community: a place of hope, growth, service, and belonging.

Our rhythm of Gathering, Growing, and Going shapes how we follow Jesus together. And everything we do—whether worship, outreach, or fellowship—is rooted in a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, one person at a time.

Let me tell you a bit about myself: before I entered ministry, I spent over 15 years in the printing industry, eventually serving as a plant manager. But God had something different in store. I followed that call and was ordained in 2004. Since then, it’s been my joy to serve several congregations and, since 2015, to walk with the people of Dixon First UMC.

In April 2025, I completed my Doctor of Ministry in Church Revitalization and Renewal. Through that work, Dixon First has engaged in a Spirit-led visioning process that uncovered our church’s unique God-given identity and shaped our Beyond the Horizon Vision—a bold, prayer-filled roadmap for the next five years.

I invite you to explore more about it on our Vision page.

More than anything, I hope you’ll come visit us in person. There’s something special happening here—a growing hunger for God, a deepening sense of purpose, and a community that genuinely cares.

Wherever you are in life, you’re welcome at Dixon First. We’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey of faith.

Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Timothy Mitchell
Senior Pastor, Dixon First UMC