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Ministry Leader - Bloomington

International Friendships, Inc., Bloomington, IN, United States


Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Bloomington Ministry Leader 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.

Expected Work Schedule For The Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Bloomington 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 Bloomington Ministry Leader Bloomington, IN is an incredibly strategic spot to reach international college students, and through them, the world. With a recent average of over 5,700 international students at Indiana University's flagship campus in Bloomington, there's a critical mass of people from all over the world, but not a critical mass of Christ‑centered churches and ministries reaching them. This position is part of the Bloomington ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington Ministry Leader

Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required

Bachelor degree

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. Salary $27,274 - $84,872 per year

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