Campus Minister - Houston
Houston
Job Description Job Description Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Houston Campus Minister with us:
International Friendships, Inc. is a growing faith-based organization, whose mission is to extend life-changing hospitality 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 Houston Campus Minister :
Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects
Attendance at several conferences each year, including IFI Staff Retreats
Pay structure for a Houston Campus Minister :
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 typically between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors
Houston Campus Minister 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff
About the area and Responsibilities of a Houston Campus Minister
There's an amazing opportunity to reach thousands of international students from all over the world with the good news in the Houston, TX area. There are more than 15,000 international students at Rice, the University of Houston, Houston Community College, and others. A Houston Houston Houston Ministry Leader with IFI will work with local churches to serve international students in Houston and share the good news! This position is part of the Houston ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The Houston Campus Minister will (list not all inclusive):
Participate in IFI sponsored outreach and special events on campus and develop culture-specific outreaches
Evangelize international students by developing personal relationships, providing one-on-one Bible study encounters, and leading group Bible studies
Disciple international students through close personal involvement and structured and informal one-on-one times
Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry
Meet regularly with supervisor for input, direction, and counsel; quarterly meet with supervisor to assess achievement of agreed-upon goals; meet with other IFI staff for personal mentoring or training
Study International cultures, especially the culture of the people you are or will be serving
Qualifications needed of a Houston Campus Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
Is faithful, loyal, and dedicated to IFI's mandate from the Lord to extend God's love globally through equipping Christians to be effective cross-cultural communicators of the Gospel
Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
Be a team player
Ability to work under stress and be flexible
Enjoys working with people and has strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
Education/Experience Preferred for a Houston Campus Minister:
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree
Minimum of one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program
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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