Ministry Leader - Ann Arbor

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Ann Arbor 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.

Expected Work Schedule For The Ann Arbor 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 An Ann Arbor 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
  
  

Ann Arbor 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 faith-based organization
• Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness
  
  

About the Area and Responsibilities of an Ann Arbor Ministry Leader

We have a presence at the University of Michigan (UM) in Ann Arbor, MI, which is an amazing place to engage international students in ministry. UM is an excellent and influential school renowned for new inventions, being number one in research volume and its athletic programs. There are over 8,500 international students from 139 countries at UM. This role is an amazing opportunity to reach key students with the good news in a great part of the country! We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, social events and trips, as well as digital ways to connect with students. This position is part of the Ann Arbor ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Faithful in sharing the faith and hospitality to international students as well as mentoring 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 An Ann Arbor Ministry Leader

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in cross-cultural contexts, 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: $24960 - $72800 per year

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