jeff frost

About

I am committed to congregational transformation through personal spiritual renewal as my primary concern in the church and calling the faithful to represent Christ to the world. Specialties: Short and long term strategic planning, individual coaching and mentoring; Certificate of Completion for Spiritual Direction from Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA in 2012. Attended Clergy Leadership Institute training for Appreciative Transitional Ministry and Congregational Development in June 2015.

Country

united states

City

portland

Industry

professional training & coaching

Skill

theology, pastoral care, pastoral counseling, discipleship, preaching, board development, liturgy, leadership development, spiritual direction, church growth, administration, organizational development, coaching, mediation, mentoring, strategic planning, social networking, chaplaincy, religion, biblical studies, youth ministry

Experience

interim rector

grace episcopal church

2015-11 - 2017-2 · 1 yr 4 mos

* As Rector * I am providing administrative support, pastoral care, and liturgical leadership. As Interim * I am guiding the parish through a process of discernment, discovery, and development in preparation for their next clergy call.

retired

jlf blacksmithing

2018-5 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

interim rector

saint augustine's episcopal church

2017-6 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

business owner

appreciative coaching and consulting

2016-7 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

Working with individuals and congregations for ministry development and strategic planning.

vicar

calvary and holy trinity churches jerome

1994-1 - 1997-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Capital Improvements to Both Churches * Growing the Church from Family to Pastoral (Jerome) * Transitioned Congregations to New Models for Ongoing Ministy * Shared Use with Another Denomination

chaplain

good samaritan hospital & medical center

1987-1 - 1990-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Hour On-Site Chaplaincy Program * Ministry to Families Experiencing Late Term Pregnancy Loss * Cardiac and Respiratory Distress Response Team

rector

saint timothy's episcopal church

2013-2 - 2015-4 · 2 yrs 3 mos

* Worked collaboratively to organize regular and special worship services for congregation with an average Sunday attendance of 245 * Provided for pastoral needs of the congregation * Supervised staff of five full-time paid and two part-time volunteers * Administrative oversight of large campus, including preschool

rector

all saints episcopal

1997-5 - 2013-1 · 15 yrs 9 mos

* Growing Church from Pastoral to Program Size * Organized Team Approach to Ministry, with over 50 Leaders * Successful Capital Funds Drive and Building of Education Hall (2003-5)

curate

trinity episcopal church

1990-1 - 1994-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

* Expanded Pastoral Ministry for Hospital and Home Visits * Reorganized Canterbury Chaplaincy to Texas Christian University * Supervised Candidate for Ordination

Education

cal state east bay - college of business & economics

human development

mercy center

2009-1 - 2012-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Contemplative presence with those who are seeking a deeper relationship with God. It is often in the uncomfortable places of personal resistance that we find our greatest opportunity for growth in relationships. Activities and Societies: Certificate of Completion in February 2012

church divinity school of the pacific

1984-1 - 1987-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

clergy leadership institute

ministry

2015-1 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

Interim training with The Rev. Rob Voyle, using appreciative way method for leadership and congregational formation. Activities and Societies: Training in appreciative way for work as Interim Priest