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Job description
Houston Ministry Leader
International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non-profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students. We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips.
Expected work schedule for the Houston Ministry Leader:
Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needs
Annual Conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat
Pay structure for a Houston Ministry Leader:
Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
Pay range is between $28,093 and $87,418 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Houston Ministry Leader Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
Work for a growing Christian organization
Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness
About the Area and Responsibilities of a Houston Ministry Leader:
There's an amazing opportunity to reach thousands of international students from all over the world with the good news in the Houston, TX area. There are more than 15,000 international students at Rice, the University of Houston, Houston Community College, and others. A Houston Ministry Leader with IFI will work with local churches to serve international students in Houston and share the good news! This position is part of the Houston ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The Houston Ministry Leader will:
Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and cultural events
Mentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campus
Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
Qualifications Needed from the Houston Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics:
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
Faithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the same
Well organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaboratively
Flexible and adaptable
Proficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience for a Houston Ministry Leader:
Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
Bachelor degree preferred
Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith-based organization. Therefore, only those willing to adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies will be reviewed for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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