Ministry Leader - Houston

Job Description

Job Description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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.Houston 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 Houston Ministry LeaderThere'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 eventsMentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campusRegister IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizationsDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministryQualifications Needed from the Houston 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 Houston 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.