Ministry Leader - Houston

Ministry Leader - Houston

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a faith‑based organization dedicated to making the world feel  you love inviting people into your life, sharing Jesus, and building meaningful friendships, you will fit right into the IFI family. Join us as we pursue intimacy with Christ, relational discipleship and evangelism, and hospitality in partnership with churches.

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

IFI provides training 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 prayer. A Ministry Leader can expect a salary of $25,709–$80,000 based on experience and other factors.

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, health benefits (medical, vision, dental), and a staff care team to support the mental, social, and spiritual health of the Ministry Leader.

There is an amazing opportunity to reach thousands of international students across Houston. With more than 15,000 international students at Rice, the University of Houston, Houston Community College, and other institutions, a Houston Ministry Leader with IFI will work with local churches, serve international students, and share the good news. This position is part of the Houston ministry team and requires the candidate to live near the campus they serve.

• Launch your ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions 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.

The Ministry Leader must adhere to IFI’s statement of faith, core values, and policies. The candidate must be a person of character who faithfully extends God’s love globally by mobilizing Christians to effectively communicate the Gospel in various cultural contexts.

• Demonstrated ministry, training, and mobilization experience required.
• Experience in cross‑cultural ministry, preferred.
• College degree preferred.

International Friendships, Inc. is a faith‑based organization. Only those willing to adhere to IFI’s statement of faith, core values, and policies will be considered for this open position. International Friendships, Inc. is otherwise an equal opportunity employer.

$25,709 – $80,000 per year