Norman Ministry Leader
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Norman Ministry Coordinator with us:
International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.
Expected work schedule for the Norman Ministry Leader:
- Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
- Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needs
- Annual Conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat
Pay structure for a Norman Ministry Leader:
- 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 between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Norman Ministry Leader 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 Christian organization
- Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness
About the Area and Responsibilities of a Norman Minister Leader
Norman, OK is not only a college town, but it perfectly balances small-town charm with big-city perks. It has many great attractions including, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Lake Thunderbird State Park, and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. But, the big thing in town is the University of Oklahoma (OU). Not only does it have a world class college football program, it's also the home of about 2,000 international students. The bottom line is that OU is a great place to do international student ministry. The Norman Ministry Leader will:
- Service to international students: Start a Bible discussion group, have events, and maintain at least one discipleship relationship
- Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
- Foster relationships with campus staff and organizations
- Begin to establish partnerships with local churches
- Work to mobilize volunteers to help with IFI activities
- 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 Norman Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics
- Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
- Faithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the same
- Well organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaboratively
- Flexible and adaptable
- Proficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience for a Norman Ministry Leader
- Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
- Bachelor degree
- Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
IFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. If you're passionate about making a global impact, we invite you to apply and join our vibrant team at IFI!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.