West Lafayette Indiana Ministry Leader
Introducing IFI, and why you want to be the West Lafayette Ministry Leader with us:
International Friendships, Inc. is a faith-based non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus. 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.
Learn more about what makes supporting, welcoming, and helping international students grow so strategic here!
Expected work schedule for the West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette 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 $25,709-$80,000 based on experience and other factors.
West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette Ministry Leader
Purdue West Lafayette is one of the top destinations for STEM studies in the USA. Students from all over the world come to study with world-class professors. There are 9,000 international students at Purdue and many will become leaders in their industry fields and governments. Only three other public universities in the USA have more international students than Purdue. The harvest is ripe for more international student ministries like IFI to serve students at Purdue University. This position is part of the West Lafayette ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The West Lafayette Ministry Leader will:
- Service to international students: Start a bible study, 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette Ministry Leader
- Demonstrated ministry, training and mobilization experience required
- Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
- College degree 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.