Discipleship Coordinator - The Ohio State University

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be an Ohio State Discipleship Coordinator 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 Ohio State Discipleship Coordinator:

• 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 an Ohio State Discipleship Coordinator:

• 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 $27,274 and $84,872 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

Ohio State Discipleship Coordinator 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 faith-based organization
• Staff care to support mental, social, and spiritual health for all staff

About the area and Responsibilities of an Ohio State Discipleship Coordinator

The overall role of the Discipleship Coordinator is to ensure the campus ministry is discipling international students. They will track and coordinate activities like Bible discussion groups, 1-1 discipleship, and the annual student retreat. A successful person in this role will foster thriving and cooperative relationships with team members in the Central Ohio IFI location. This position is part of the Central Ohio ministry team and requires the candidate to live in or near Columbus, OH.

The Discipleship Coordinator will (list not all inclusive):

• Ensure campus team makes discipleship and engagement a priority
• Track campus ministry time spent on discipleship and analyze data
• Collaborate with other ministry organizations, churches, and ministry workers to enhance the spiritual growth of international students
• Work with campus ministry staff to ensure follow-up of attendees
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role
• Take part in direct ministry at an IFI location, such as leading Bible discussions or attending events

Qualifications needed of a Discipleship Coordinator, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Is faithful, loyal and dedicated to IFI's mission from the Lord to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus
• Godly character that follows the examples defined in I Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Well organized with excellent attention-to-detail, planning, and execution skills
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently, as well as a team player, including with diverse populations from different ethnic background
• Ability to work under stress and be flexible
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Ability to hold themselves and others accountable

Education/Experience Preferred for a Discipleship Coordinator:

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree
• Certificate-level completion of Perspectives on the World Christian movement is preferred and, if not existent, should be completed within three years of employment with IFI.

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.