Ministry Leader - Hammond

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Hammond Ministry Leader 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 Hammond Ministry Leader:

• 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 Hammond 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 typically between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Hammond 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 to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of a Hammond Ministry Leader

Purdue Northwest is a Regional campus of Purdue University. Students come from all over the world to study at this campus because of Purdue's reputation and it is close to Chicago. Students live in the university apartments or nearby houses, but since the campus is 90% commuter, they don't have many chances to meet local Americans or even other students. There is already a strong network of volunteers and churches who just need the right person to lead and serve students at Purdue Northwest. This position is part of the Hammond ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Hammond 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 Hammond Ministry Leader, 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 self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications

Education/Experience Required for a Hammond Ministry Leader:

• Bachelor degree (or higher) in education and/or ministry-related field or demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people

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.