Jim Kermath

Jim kermath

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Pastor at Church for the Nations

  • Education

    • Fuller theological seminary

      1971 - 1975
      Master's degree theology

      This is the 3-year course of study required by many denominations for clergy ordination.

    • The gallup organization

      2015 - 2015
      Certification in strengths coaching self-awareness and personal assessment

      This is the required training process to become a certified Gallup "external" coach.

    • Life purpose institute inc

      2011 - 2011
      Certificate in life coaching personal development

      This is the training course required by the International Coaching Federation to be certified as a Life Coach.

    • Pepperdine university

      1972 - 1974
      Bachelor's degree communication theories
  • Experience

    • The door of hope shelter

      Aug 2000 - Aug 2006
      Executive director

      Responsible for the day-to-day operations of this one-year transitional program for homeless couples and single mothers with children.Performed fundraising and represented the shelter with various church, civic, and community organizations.Reestablished the reputation and viability of the program in the community.

    • Vineyard community church of pomona/claremont

      Sept 2006 - Nov 2008
      Associate pastor of community life

      Assisted in conducting services, preaching, and pastoral counseling.Fostered new small groups, a young adult's group, a recovery ministry, and expanded the men's ministry.Recruited, coached, and resourced new leaders.

    • Bel air presbyterian church

      Feb 2009 - Nov 2010
      Pastor of "the bridge" downtown

      Acted as "Campus Pastor" for Bel Air Presbyterian's first multi-site location. Acted as a 'bridge' personality to foster cooperation between the long-standing-but-aging Japanese congregation and the new 'hipster' congregation we founded. Facilitated an eventual merger into one congregation.

    • Topanga christian fellowship

      Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
      Interim pastor

      Revitalized a struggling congregation and assisted their board in finding a permanent pastor.

    • Quest coaching

      Jun 2011 - Mar 2017
      Life & career coach

      LIfe & Career Coaching breaths new hope and energy into lackluster lives. By providing clarity, goal-setting, removing blocks, and offering accountability, a coach can help a client accomplish in weeks or months what has often eluded them for years. I work with clients in the following areas:- Career Transition: finding a much more rewarding vocational 'fit'.- Life Transition: using a difficult season in life to reinvent yourself. - Life Purpose: get connected to your calling.I also provide workshops on a variety of personal development topics, such as successful life transitions, time management, stress management, goal-setting, procrastination, mission development, codependency, etc. Further, I am certified by Gallup to do individual and team talent assessments, using their groundbreaking inventory, the "StrengthsFinder". Show less

    • Church for the nations

      Apr 2017 - now
      Lead pastor

      Church for the Nations is a nondenominational evangelical church located in Southern California in the City of Glendale. Our style of worship is contemporary and our tone is casual and upbeat. All are welcome to join us as we endeavor to follow our living Lord, Jesus Christ.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certification in lay counseling

      The needham institute
      Apr 1985
    • Certificate in contemporary guitar

      Musicians institute
      Jun 1996
    • Certificate in river and flood water rescue

      California state fire marshall
      Mar 2014