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Share Jesus International mourns death of founder

Posted: Monday, November 12, 2007, 13:36 (GMT)
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The Frost Family and Share Jesus International are sad to announce the death of a great author, presenter, visionary, leader, evangelist, and preacher.

Rob Frost, founder of Share Jesus International, passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday 11 November at 11.40pm with his family around him.

He was diagnosed with skin cancer in June and underwent treatment. In the past few days, Rob became very tired and was taken into hospital on Wednesday 7th November. He was in no pain but gradually drifted into eternity with liver failure as a result of secondary melanoma.

Rob set up the mission agency in 1986 with the sole purpose of sharing Jesus in many different contexts and countries.

Rob Frost was in great demand as a preacher, the International Director of the International Leadership Institute based in Atlanta and the author of over 25 books.

He presented Premier Radio's flagship current affairs programme called Frost on Sunday and his weekly TV show on the God Channel is broadcast under the title the Frost Debate.

He lectured in mission and evangelism at London School of Theology and was a regular teacher at theological institutions throughout the UK.

As the Director and then President Emeritus of Share Jesus International, an ecumenical mission agency which he founded 25 years ago, he initiated scores of projects including Easter People, a conference which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year; led missions in hundreds of cities, towns and villages in the UK and across the globe and campaigned on global and national issues.

He served as President of Release International, an agency which cares for persecuted Christians throughout the world. Rob also produced and toured with many musicals including Hopes and Dreams which had the number one hit of the Lords Prayer.

One of the last projects Rob has been working on is the Pentecost Festival which will take place May 9-11, 2008. Andy Frost and the office team will continue to make this dream become a reality and Robs vision will continue to have an impact across this nation.

Rob will be fondly remembered not just for what he did, but his sense of humour, his stories, his love for people, depth of compassion and his zest for life.

He leaves behind his wife Jacqui, his two sons Andy & Chris and his father Ronald. They will miss him greatly but are thankful for his life and pleased that he is now with his heavenly Father.

His family request no flowers but if you wish to make a gift, this should be for Pentecost Festival.

There will be a funeral service in Raynes Park for close friends and family in the next 10 days. We are also holding a celebration service in January and all will be welcome to this. Details will follow shortly.





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Added: Thursday, November 29, 2007, 10:46 (GMT)

I've just received mail and found out about Rob's death I'm so very sad. I extend my sympathy to all the family and the share Jesus International Team. I can sympathize as I've just lost my mum in the past few weeks, but I am also thankfull that she is with the Lord to as she was a christian and really loved her Lord,she has been a great influence to our family and the people she came in contect with especialy the foster children she had and cared for, which brought forth a medal from the Queen for her services to the association. But she wasn't so concerned about that as she knew her reward would be when she got to met her Lord in the Mansions which her Lord was preparing for when the day came. I'm sad but happy at the same time knowing she is at peace now and not in pain. yours in christ, Mrs. A.Reynolds.

ANN Reynolds, belfast N.Ireland

Added: Monday, November 26, 2007, 12:00 (GMT)

I was very sad to hear of the promotion to glory of Rob,he was a genuine hero of the faith and I had the privilege to meet him at Easter People in Scarborough and at the Essence training course in Llandudno the same year where he gave me a free copy of the course.He will be missed but our loss is Heavens gain.

Andrew Warriner, Doncaster,England

Added: Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 11:33 (GMT)

I had the pleasure of going on several Share Jesus missions in the early 1990's and Rob Frost was a great inspiration to myself and all the teams and he gave me my enthusiasm for preaching and outreach. He rarely forgot a face or name and was always available to give an encouraging word. I will miss his Sunday radio broadcasts. He ran the race and now he has received the crown of righteousness. God Bless You Rob.

John Harrison, Coventry, UK

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