Ministry Leader - St. Louis

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis Ministry Leader:

IFI provides training in order to equip the Ministry Leader in personal fundraising. The Ministry Leader will develop a team of partners to cover financial needs such as salary, benefits, ministry expenses, and pray for their ministry. A Ministry Leader can expect a salary of $27,274 - $84,872 based on experience and other factors.

St. Louis 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 Ministry Leader.

About the Area and Responsibilities of a St. Louis Ministry Leader

Not only is St Louis known at the Gateway to the West and known for its arch, it is also known for its colleges and universities. You will find Washington University, St Louis University, and the University of Missouri St Louis, to name a few. You will also find more than 5,000 international students from all over the world preparing for their future. The St. Louis Ministry Leader position offers an amazing opportunity to reach key students from China, India, and many more countries. This position is part of the St. Louis ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The St. Louis 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 St. Louis Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

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