Discipleship Coordinator - The Ohio State University

Introducing IFI and Job Description for Discipleship Coordinator:

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, social events and trips, as well as digital ways to connect with students.

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 study 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.

Discipleship Coordinator Responsibilities
The Discipleship Coordinator will (list not all inclusive):

• Ensure campus ministry ministers make 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 study 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 mandate 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

Benefits available to a Discipleship Coordinator:

• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing Christian organization

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.

Hours and Pay for the Discipleship Coordinator:

This is a full- or part-time, salaried position. A Discipleship Coordinator may need to work evenings and/or weekends for specific events/projects. Attendance at several conferences each year may be required. This position requires the development of a ministry partner team which supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses. After acceptance to become a staff member, we provide training to develop a team of ministry partners. The pay range is between $24,000 and $70,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors.

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.