Ministry Leader - State College

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a State College Ministry Leader with us:

Here at International Students Inc. (IFI), we are making the world feel at home! If you love to invite the nations into your home and share Jesus as you build meaningful friendships, you'll fit right into the IFI family! Join us as we pursue intimacy with Christ, relational discipleship and evangelism, and hospitality in partnership with churches.

Expected work schedule for the State College 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 State College Ministry Leader:

IFI provides training in order to equip State College Ministry Leaders in personal fundraising. The State College Ministry Leader will develop a team of partners to cover financial needs such as salary, benefits, ministry expenses, and pray for their ministry. A State College Ministry Leader can expect a salary of $24,960-$72,800 based on experience and other factors.

State College 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 State College Ministry Leader.

About the Area and Responsibilities of a State College Ministry Leader

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States. This position is part of the State College ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The State College Ministry Leader will establish a ministry location by building relationships with university staff, church partners, and volunteers. The State College Ministry Leader will engage in personal ministry as well as mobilize others to host Bible studies, plan cultural events, and share the Gospel. It is vital that the State College Ministry Leader establish IFI as a recognized student org, maintain good relationships with the campus, and maintain financial and prayer support for the budgeted needs of the role.

Qualifications Needed from the State College Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

The State College Ministry Leader must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. The State College 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 State College Ministry Leader

• Demonstrated ministry, training and mobilization experience required
• Experience in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
• College degree 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.