Addison Frank
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate minister of the gospel with ten years of experience in shepherding church members, Cru staff, and college students, developing and coaching leaders, teaching the Scriptures, and discipling men and women to make disciples themselves. Committed to seeing gospel renewal in the lives of individuals and communities throughout Philadelphia and the world. Devoted to Jesus, to my family, to the church, and to ministerial and personal growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pastor
Renewal Presbyterian Church Center City
08.2024 - Current
- Preached sermons and organized worship services
- Shepherded members through visitation, pastoral counseling, and prayer
- Collaborated with the Session and Women's Council to shape the future of the church
- Developed and taught a 1-year leadership development track for ministry team leaders
- Officiated special services such as weddings, baptisms, and a commissioning service
Team Leader
Cru
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Led staff team by casting vision, setting direction, and developing strategy for creating gospel spreading movements on campuses in Philadelphia
- Coached field staff to develop their leadership and ministry skills, resulting in two promotions to leadership
- Acted as the spokesperson for Philadelphia Cru to Cru executives and external organizations.
- Planned and oversaw fall conferences
- Developed a grace-based staff team culture
Pastoral Intern
Renewal Presbyterian Church
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Directed Youth ministry and shepherded the volunteer teachers
- Recruited and trained a brand new volunteer team for the Youth Group
- Presided and preached for Sunday morning worship and taught children’s Sunday school
- Lead a London missions trip and trained the team members for cross-cultural ministry and evangelism
- Developed and taught communicants class to middle and high school students
- Assisted with executive administrative tasks
Field Staff
Cru
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Shepherded students in their personal lives in one-on-one and small group contexts
- Developed students into leaders and coached leadership teams to run effective ministries
- Taught the Scriptures through discipleship, Bible studies, and large group talks
- Participated and trained students in various forms of evangelism
- Planned and directed international mission trips
- Shepherded students from varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Networked, cast vision, and developed partnering relationships to raise funds for personal salary
Education
M. Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Washington, DC05.2024
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Penn State University
State College, PA05.2015
Skills
- Preaching and Teaching
- Shepherding and Discipleship
- Strategy and Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Collaboration
- Communication
Timeline
Assistant Pastor
Renewal Presbyterian Church Center City
08.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Cru
05.2022 - 07.2024
Pastoral Intern
Renewal Presbyterian Church
04.2021 - 07.2024
Field Staff
Cru
08.2015 - 05.2022
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Penn State University
M. Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary