Ministry Leader - Buffalo

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Buffalo Ministry Leader with us:Here at International Students Inc. (IFI), we are making the world feel at home! If you love to invite the nations into your home and share Jesus as you build meaningful friendships, you'll fit right into the IFI family! Join us as we pursue intimacy with Christ, relational discipleship and evangelism, and hospitality in partnership with churches.Expected work schedule for the Buffalo Ministry Leader:We offer flexible full or part time schedules. Overtime or weekends may be required for specific events as well as attendance at the annual IFI retreat.Pay structure for a Buffalo Ministry Leader:IFI provides training in order to equip the Ministry Leader in personal fundraising. The Ministry Leader will develop a team of partners to cover financial needs such as salary, benefits, ministry expenses, and pray for their ministry. A Ministry Leader can expect a salary of $28,093-$87,418 based on experience and other factors.Buffalo Ministry Leader Benefits:We want to bless our team with the needed benefits to stay in the harvest field! IFI provides paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, devotion days and more, health benefits (medical, vision and dental), and a staff care team to support the mental, social, and spiritual health of the Ministry Leader.About the area and Responsibilities of a Buffalo Ministry LeaderBuffalo, NY is rich in history and heritage. Over 10,000 students studying on multiple college campuses, including 7,100 at the University of Buffalo alone. Close to the Canadian border, Buffalo is in close proximity to 50 percent of the population of North America. This position is part of the Buffalo ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving. The Buffalo 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 Buffalo Ministry Leader, including Spiritual CharacteristicsThe Ministry Leader must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. The Ministry Leader must be a person of character who faithfully extends God's love globally by mobilizing Christians to effectively communicate the Gospel in the context of various cultures.Education/Experience for a Buffalo Ministry LeaderDemonstrated ministry, training and mobilization experience requiredExperience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred College degree preferredInternational 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.