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Don Froese

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Seasoned Pastor with extensive experience in spiritual leadership, skilled in preaching, teaching, and providing pastoral care. Successfully led congregations through critical transitions, promoting both relational and structural renewal while mentoring emerging church leaders. Known for exceptional team leadership and spiritual direction that guides resilience and growth within the church community.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim Pastor

Mount Royal Mennonite Church
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led the church through a transitional process, while covering general pastoral duties.

Transitional Pastor

Bridgeway Community Church
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Guided the congregation through healing and closure from past conflicts.
  • Developed systems for relational and structural renewal.
  • I mentored the associate pastor to prepare him for the lead role.

Transitional Pastor

Forest Grove Community Church
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Directed the worship ministry through the loss of a former worship pastor.
  • Helped the church through the COVID crisis.
  • Interim leadership after the lead pastor's resignation.

Transitional Pastor

Waldheim Mennonite Brethren Church
Waldheim, Saskatchewan
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Guided the congregation through healing and closure of past conflicts.
  • Relational and structural renewal.
  • Development of new vision and values.

Pastor & Church Planter

Forest Grove Community Church
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
04.2007 - 06.2017
  • Young Adults and Worship Pastor from 2007 to 2011.
  • Planted a new FGCC congregation in the Broadway area of Saskatoon from 2011 to 2017.
  • I also served as the Youth Pastor from 1988 to 1993

Lead Pastor

Fairmont Baptist Church
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
05.2001 - 04.2007
  • Leadership, preaching, and pastoral care.

Education

Bachelor of Religious Education -

Briercrest Bible College
Caronport, SK
01-1987

Master of Theology (Partial - 33 Credit Hours) - Theological Studies

Regent College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Preaching/Teaching
  • Pastoral care
  • Team Leadership
  • Transitional experience
  • Mentorship and discipleship
  • Spiritual direction

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Reading (historical fiction and theology)
  • River walks and river floats.
  • Football & Hockey fan.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Pastor

Mount Royal Mennonite Church
09.2023 - 03.2024

Transitional Pastor

Bridgeway Community Church
04.2022 - 08.2023

Transitional Pastor

Forest Grove Community Church
09.2019 - 12.2021

Transitional Pastor

Waldheim Mennonite Brethren Church
08.2018 - 08.2019

Pastor & Church Planter

Forest Grove Community Church
04.2007 - 06.2017

Lead Pastor

Fairmont Baptist Church
05.2001 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Religious Education -

Briercrest Bible College

Master of Theology (Partial - 33 Credit Hours) - Theological Studies

Regent College

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