Ministry Leader - State College

International Friendships, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 27,274 - 84,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Staff care team support

Job summary

A faith-based organization is seeking a State College Ministry Leader in State College to grow a ministry among international students. The role involves building relationships with local university staff, mentoring students, and developing financial partnerships for ministry sustainability. Candidates must have experience in ministry and cross-cultural communication, and adhere to the organization's statement of faith. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and a competitive salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships with university staff.
• Capacity to mentor international students and manage partnerships.
• Ability to communicate and promote ministry vision effectively.

Responsibilities

• Launch ministry location by establishing partnerships with local churches.
• Mentor international students and share the Gospel.
• Develop financial partnerships to support the ministry role.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentorship

Cross-cultural communication

Fundraising

Education

Demonstrated ministry experience

Experience in cross-cultural ministry

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College 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 State College 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 State College 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.

State College 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 State College Ministry Leader

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States. This position is part of the State College ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The State College 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 events
• Mentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campus
• Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry

Qualifications Needed from the State College 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 for a State College Ministry Leader

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