Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a West Lafayette Ministry Leader with us :
International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality 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 West Lafayette Ministry Leader :
- Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
- Occasional evenings and / or weekends for specific events / projects
- Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats
Pay structure for a West Lafayette 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 typically between $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsWest Lafayette 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staffAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a West Lafayette Ministry Leader
Purdue West Lafayette is one of the top destinations for STEM studies in the USA. Students from all over the world come to study with world-class professors. There are 9,000 international students at Purdue and many will become leaders in their industry fields and governments. Only three other public universities in the USA have more international students than Purdue. The harvest is ripe for more international student ministries like IFI to serve students at Purdue University. This position is part of the West Lafayette ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The West Lafayette Ministry Leader will :
Service to international students : Start a bible study, have events, and maintain at least one discipleship relationshipRegister IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizationsFoster relationships with campus staff and organizationsBegin to establish partnerships with local churchesWork to mobilize volunteers to help with IFI activitiesDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministryQualifications needed from the West Lafayette Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesIs faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the GospelWell organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independentlyBe a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team playerAbility to work under stress and be flexibleProficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation / Experience Required for a West Lafayette Ministry Leader :
Bachelor degree (or higher) in education and / or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to peopleInternational 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.
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