Friends International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to supporting and equipping churches to reach international students for Christ. We currently have 80Staff working in 35 university towns and cities across the UK and Ireland.
As a Centre Team Leader, you will fulfil a vital role in working with the local team to coordinate existing and develop new international student ministries with and alongside evangelical churches in the town. This will involve mobilising volunteers and liaising with church leaders to take the ministry forward. Personal evangelism and discipleship with international students will also be a key component of the work, as you seek to provide a model for others.
You will be:
- Educated to degree level or its equivalent
- Experienced in and passionate about cross-cultural ministry
- A visionary able to prioritise and think strategically
- A team builder with gifts of encouragement and pastoral care
- An effective communicator
- Committed to pursuing unity and building bridges across the evangelical spectrum
- A self-starter, able to manage time and resources well
- Committed to the life of a local church
- Willing to raise personal support from churches and individuals
Hours: Up to full-time (35 hours), dependent on level of available finance(i.e. sufficient money for your own salary and work-related expensesfrom mission giving).
Salary: The salary will be pro rata of £35,626per annumfor a 35-hour week. With training and support, the post holder will raise the costs of salary, employment, training and work-related costs by developing a network of personal prayer and financial partners (churches and individuals).
To apply, please emailyour CV and covering letter to:Diane Smith,recruitment@friendsinternational.uk. Your cover letter should include specific examples ofany student ministry experience you have, especially in a cross-cultural context, and any experienceof raising money to fund your Christian ministry.
Applications will be considered as we receive them. A local recruiting manager may contact you for an informal conversation before asking you to complete a formal application form.
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