Ministry Leader - Wooster

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Devotion days

Health benefits (medical, vision and…

Job summary

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) seeks a Wooster Ministry Leader to oversee the Wooster campus ministry, live near campus, and build relationships with university staff, churches, and volunteers.

You will lead local ministry efforts, organize Bible study groups, and host cultural events as part of IFI’s student-focused mission. Qualified candidates will adhere to IFI's faith statements, with experience in cross-cultural outreach and a college degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to IFI's statement of faith and policies.
• Experience in mobilizing Christians for Gospel outreach preferred.
• Cross-cultural ministry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wooster ministry team and campus presence.
• Mobilize others to host Bible discussion groups.
• Organize cultural events and outreach activities.
• Ensure IFI is recognized as a student organization on campus.
• Maintain strong campus relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Secure financial and prayer support for ministry.

Skills

Ministry mobilization

Cross-cultural ministry

Community outreach

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Wooster 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 Wooster 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 Wooster 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 $28,093 - $87,418 based on experience and other factors.

Wooster 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 Wooster Ministry Leader

The College of Wooster is a diverse campus community with a spirit all their own. Students come from all over the world, each bringing a unique mix of experiences, interests, and ideas, to the university. There are about 274 international students from 62 nations, which is about 16% of the student population. Several more universities within an hour of Wooster leave room for growth to other campuses, like Ashland, Akron, and Canton. This position is part of the Wooster ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

As a Wooster Ministry Leader, you will establish a presence by building relationships with university staff, church partners, and volunteers. Your responsibilities include leading the location's ministry efforts, mobilizing others to host Bible discussion groups, and organizing cultural events. You will also ensure that IFI is recognized as a student organization, maintain strong campus relationships, and secure the necessary financial and prayer support.

Qualifications Needed from the Wooster 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.

Salary: $28093 - $87418 per year