Share Jesus International mourns death of founder

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.