Who is IFI, and why should you minister 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 Houston Campus Minister:

We offer flexible full or part time schedules. Overtime or weekends may be required for specific events as well as attendance at the IFI retreat.

Pay structure for a Houston Campus Minister:

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

Houston Campus Minister 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 Campus Minister.

Responsibilities:

There's an amazing opportunity to reach thousands of international students from all over the world with the good news in the Houston, TX area. There are more than 15,000 international students at Rice, the University of Houston, Houston Community College, and others. A Houston Campus Minister with IFI will work with local churches to serve international students in Houston and share the good news! This position is part of the Houston ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus on which they will be serving.

The Houston 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 needed of a Houston Campus Minister, including Spiritual Characteristics

The Campus Minister must adhere to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies. The Campus Minister 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 Preferred for a Houston Campus Minister:

• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree
• Minimum of one-year involvement in campus ministry or completion of IFI ISEED Program

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.