Chinese Outreach Minister

International Friendships, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible hours

WFH availability

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is seeking a Chinese Outreach Minister to serve international students from China in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on developing prayer and financial partnerships, building connections with Chinese students, and training volunteers for campus ministry.

The position offers flexible hours, some evenings and weekends for events, and opportunities to work from home. IFI emphasizes faith-based hospitality, mentoring, and spiritual care within a supportive

Qualifications

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies.
• Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus.
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Has a shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity.
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible.
• Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry.
• Research and understand the needs of Chinese international students.
• Serve Chinese international students by establishing connections, developing reproducing Bible discussion groups and 1-on-1 interactions, attending outreach activities, and mentoring 3-4 Chinese students.
• Recruit and train volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team, including developing training and programs to effectively develop relationships with Chinese international students.
• Connect with student associations and community groups.

Skills

Prayer partnerships

Volunteer recruitment

Community outreach

Event coordination

Bible study groups

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Chinese Outreach Minister 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 Chinese Outreach Minister

• 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 Chinese Outreach Minister

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training is provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• Pay range is typically between $28,093 and $87,418 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Chinese Outreach Minister Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing faith-based organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

The overall role of the Chinese Outreach Minister is to assist IFI locations to serve international students from China in practical ways and train and equip students and volunteers for service to Chinese international students. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in Columbus, OH.

Chinese Outreach Minister Responsibilities

The Chinese Outreach Minister will (list not all inclusive):

• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
• Research and understand the needs of Chinese international students
• Serve Chinese international students by establishing connections, developing reproducing Bible discussion groups and 1-on-1 interactions, attending outreach activities, and mentoring 3-4 Chinese students
• Recruit and train volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team, including developing training and programs to effectively develop relationships with Chinese international students
• Connect with student associations and community groups

Qualifications needed of a Chinese Outreach Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
• Has a shepherd's heart for Internationals, a teachable and submissive spirit, and spiritual maturity
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Committed to sharing faith in the context of personal relationships and investing deeply in students' lives
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

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.

Salary: $28093 - $87418 per year