Campus Minister - Detroit

Job Description

Job Description

Who is IFI, and why should you minister 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 Detroit Campus Minister :

We offer flexible full or part time schedules. Overtime or weekends may be required for specific events as well as attendance at the IFI retreat.

Pay structure for a Detroit Campus Minister :

IFI provides training in order to equip Campus Ministers in personal fundraising. The Campus Minister will develop a team of partners to cover financial needs such as salary, benefits, ministry expenses, and pray for their ministry. A Campus Minister can expect a salary of $28,093-$87,418 based on experience and other factors.

Detroit Campus Minister 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 Campus Minister.

About the Area:

We have openings available at Oakland University located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and Wayne State University located in Detroit, Michigan. Wayne State University has over 1,000 international students, many of which are from India and Saudi Arabia. Oakland University (OU) has hundreds of international students. They typically live in apartments near campus as they pursue PhD and master degrees. With students from India, Saudi Arabia, China and many other countries, the international student population is diverse, dedicated to their studies, and often enjoy connecting with local friends. This position is part of the Detroit ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

Responsibilities:

As a Detroit Campus Minister, you will:

• Encourage spiritual growth among international students, scholars, and their families through building relationships and hosting cultural events and Bible discussions.

• Connect with student associations and mobilize volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team.
• Pursue creative strategies for sharing God's love and develop culture-specific outreach initiatives.

Qualifications needed of a Detroit Campus Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics

The Campus Minister must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. The Campus Minister 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 Preferred for a Detroit Campus Minister:

• Minimum of Bachelor and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people
• Minimum of one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program

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.