Athens Ohio Campus Minister
Join Our Team as an Athens Campus Minister with International Friendships Inc. (IFI)
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.
Want to learn a bit more about us? Learn what it is like to work with IFI and our cultural values!
Most positions with IFI require the development of a ministry partner team that supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. If God is calling you to work with IFI, after your acceptance to become a staff member, we will provide you with the training you will need to develop a team of ministry partners who will support your ministry.
Learn more about what developing a ministry partnership team entails.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.
Work Schedule:
- Flexible full or part-time schedules available.
- Occasional overtime or weekend commitments required for specific events and attendance at the IFI retreat.
Pay Structure:
- IFI provides comprehensive training to equip Athens Campus Ministers in personal fundraising.
- Athens Campus Ministers will develop a team of partners to cover financial needs, including salary, benefits, and ministry expenses.
- Salary ranges from $25,709 to $80,000 based on experience and other factors.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, devotion days, and more provided.
- Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Dedicated staff care team to support the mental, social, and spiritual health of Athens Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an Athens Campus Minister for our Ohio University (OU) location in Athens, OH. OU was established as Ohio's first university in 1804 and has had quite an influence. There are about 1,500 international students from 116 countries. These international students have an opportunity to become a leader in their field back in their home country. This position is part of the Athens ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.
The Athens Campus Minister will:
- Encourage spiritual growth among international students, scholars, and their families through building relationships and hosting cultural events and Bible discussions.
- Connect with student associations and mobilize volunteers to serve on a campus ministry team.
- Pursue creative strategies for sharing God's love and develop culture-specific outreach initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies.
- Demonstration of character and commitment to extending God's love globally.
- Ability to effectively communicate the message of the Bible across diverse cultural contexts.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program preferred.
IFI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. If you're passionate about making a global impact, we invite you to apply and join our vibrant team at IFI!
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
We would love to connect, learn more about how God is leading, and if we would be a good fit! Submit a short inquiry form by going to “Apply Now” here.