Ministry Leader - Harrisburg

International Friendships, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 27,274 - 84,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)

Support team for mental health

Job summary

A faith-based organization is looking for a Harrisburg Ministry Leader to serve international students. The role includes starting Bible discussion groups, mentoring students, and building community partnerships. Candidates should have ministry experience and preferably a college degree. This position offers a flexible schedule and a salary range based on experience. Benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and support for mental and spiritual health.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ministry, training, and mobilization experience required.
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry is preferred.
• Must adhere to IFI's statement of faith and core values.

Responsibilities

• Start Bible discussion groups and host events.
• Mentor at least one international student.
• Register IFI as a student organization on campus.
• Build relationships with local churches and mobilize volunteers.
• Develop financial and prayer partnerships.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Mentoring

Relationship building

Fundraising

Event hosting

Education

College degree

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 $27,274 - $84,872 based on experience and other factors.

Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Ministry Leader

Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, is a strategic location for international student ministry. The area is home to multiple campuses including Penn State Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, all of which attract students and scholars from around the world. This position is part of the Harrisburg ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

Responsibilities

• Serve international students by starting Bible discussion group, hosting events, and mentoring at least 1 international student
• Register and maintain IFI as a recognized student organization and build relationships with campus staff and organizations
• Establish partnerships with local churches and mobilize volunteers
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships by sharing the ministry's vision

Qualifications Needed from the Harrisburg Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

The 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

• Demonstrated ministry, training and mobilization experience required
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
• College degree preferred

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.

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