Introducing IFI, and why you want to be a Norman Ministry Leader with us :
International Friendships, Inc. is a Christian non profit. The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love 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 Norman 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 a Norman Ministry Leader :
Requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expensesTraining is provided to develop a team of ministry partnersPay range is between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factorsNorman Ministry Leader Benefits :
Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staffFlexible hours and work-from-home availabilityWork for a growing Christian organizationStaff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellnessAbout the Area and Responsibilities of a Norman Minister Leader
Norman, OK is not only a college town, but it perfectly balances small-town charm with big-city perks. It has many great attractions including, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Lake Thunderbird State Park, and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. But, the big thing in town is the University of Oklahoma (OU). Not only does it have a world class college football program, it's also the home of about 2,000 international students. The bottom line is that OU is a great place to do international student ministry. The Norman Ministry Leader will :
Service to international students : Start a Bible discussion group, have events, and maintain at least one discipleship relationshipRegister IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizationsFoster relationships with campus staff and organizationsBegin to establish partnerships with local churchesWork to mobilize volunteers to help with IFI activitiesDevelop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministryQualifications Needed from the Norman Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics
Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policiesFaithful in evangelism and hospitality to international students as well as discipling believers to do the sameWell organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaborativelyFlexible and adaptableProficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applicationsEducation / Experience for a Norman Ministry Leader
Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people requiredBachelor degreeExperience in cross-cultural ministry, preferredInternational 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.
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