Thomas Friedrichs
Summary
As a Pastor for 25 years i have a heart for the struggles of Christian leaders and come alongside them with retreat services, individual and group coaching particularly around the areas or discerning calling, forming healthy rhythms, and breaking through sticking points. I do this through Alongside Ministries in partnership with Oasis Rest international and Standing Stone ministries.
But I have always enjoyed ministry to young people. Though not my primary ministry, the opportunity to come alongside them in some way to help them early on in understanding who they are and what God has in store for them not only vocationally but in His service is an exciting prospect.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oasis Host, Broom Tree Landing
Oasis Rest International
04.2021 - Current
- Create and host personalized retreats for Christian ministry leaders
- Maintain Facility
- Ministry partner development
Executive Director
Alongside Ministries
10.2020 - Current
- Founded Ministry
- Coach and consult with pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders.
- Worked closely with board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Pastor
City On A Hill Church
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Designed and launched Converge, an interchurch youth ministry.
- Worked with young people in Converge ministry
Lead Pastor
Christ Community Alliance Church
08.2005 - 08.2017
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- A founding member and Chairperson of Connecting Hope, and interchurch benevolent and compassion ministry.
Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach
North Avenue Alliance Church
08.2001 - 08.2005
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and worked with lead Pastor to manage daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted discipleship and outreach programs and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Youth Pastor
North Avenue Alliance Church
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
Executive Director
Central Connecticut Youth For Christ
09.1991 - 08.1996
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Worked directly with unchurched young people through our evangelistic endeavors.
- Trained and led volunteer teams to work with youth.
Graphic Designer
Self Employed
05.1989 - 11.1991
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Designer/Art Director
The Krone Group Inc.
09.1988 - 05.1989
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
Education
No Degree - Evangelism, And Bible
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, ILBachelor of Arts - Graphic Design/Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts
New York, NYMDIV Equivalent - Church Ministry
Ministerial Studies Program of The C And MA
Colorado Springs09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Messiah College/University
Mechanicsburg, PA05.1988
High School Diploma -
Mineola High School
Mineola06.1984
Skills
- Event Planning
- Goal Setting
- Behavior Modeling
- Well-Being Understanding
- Growth Coaching
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Group Facilitation
- Personal Development Sessions
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Ordained and licensed with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
- Certified Life and Leadership Coach with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
- Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation
- Certified Life and Leadership Coach with the Navigators Ministry
- Certified Younique Coach (Gospel Centered Life Design)
- Certified Strength Deployment inventory facilitator/trainer
- Certified Prepare/Enrich marriage assessment facilitator
Timeline
Oasis Host, Broom Tree Landing
Oasis Rest International
04.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Alongside Ministries
10.2020 - Current
Pastor
City On A Hill Church
08.2017 - 02.2020
Lead Pastor
Christ Community Alliance Church
08.2005 - 08.2017
Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach
North Avenue Alliance Church
08.2001 - 08.2005
Youth Pastor
North Avenue Alliance Church
08.1996 - 08.2001
Executive Director
Central Connecticut Youth For Christ
09.1991 - 08.1996
Graphic Designer
Self Employed
05.1989 - 11.1991
Designer/Art Director
The Krone Group Inc.
09.1988 - 05.1989
No Degree - Evangelism, And Bible
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design/Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts
MDIV Equivalent - Church Ministry
Ministerial Studies Program of The C And MA
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Messiah College/University
High School Diploma -
Mineola High School
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