Ministry Leader - Bowling Green

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Bowling Green Ministry Leader with us: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 Bowling Green Ministry Leader:Full- or part-time, flexible scheduleOccasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needsAnnual Conferences such as the IFI Staff RetreatPay structure for a Bowling Green Ministry Leader:Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expensesTraining is provided to develop a team of ministry partnersPay range is between $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsBowling Green Ministry Leader Benefits:Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staffFlexible hours and work-from-home availabilityWork for a growing Christian organizationStaff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellnessAbout the area and Responsibilities of a Bowling Green Ministry LeaderBowling Green is conveniently located within a hour's drive from popular cities like Sandusky, and Toledo. There are over one thousand international students at Bowling Green State University pursuing undergrad, graduate, and ambassadorship opportunities. A Bowling Green Ministry Leader with IFI will work with the surrounding community and churches serve international students in Bowling Green to make students feel welcome and at home. This position is part of the Northwest Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.The Bowling Green Ministry Leader will:Serve international students by starting Bible discussion groups, hosting events, and mentoring at least 1 international studentRegister and maintain IFI as a recognized student organization and build relationships with campus staff and organizationsEstablish partnerships with local churches and mobilize volunteersDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships by sharing the ministry's visionQualifications Needed from the Bowling Green Ministry Leader, including Spiritual CharacteristicsAdherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesFaithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the sameWell organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaborativelyFlexible and adaptableProficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation/Experience for a Bowling Green Ministry LeaderDemonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people requiredBachelor degreeExperience 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.