At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop international student ministries in Liverpool with local churches.
- Company: Friends International, a mission agency supporting churches in reaching international students.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real impact and grow in cross-cultural ministry.
- Other info: Flexible hours, personal support funding, and potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Be a visionary leader and build bridges across diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Degree level education, passion for cross-cultural ministry, and team-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 34256 - 34256 £ per year.
Friends International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to supporting and equipping churches to reach international students for Christ. We currently have 80 Staff 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 Liverpool. 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
- 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 personal support.
Salary: This is a personal-support funded role (i.e. you will need to raise sufficient support for your own salary and associated employment costs from mission giving). The salary paid will be pro rata of £34,256 per annum (prior to annual salary review) for a 35 hour week. As part of the Friends International growth strategy, partial funding may be available as an initial base for further support-raising (details on request).
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: Taiwo Adebanjo, recruitment@friendsinternational.uk. Your cover letter should include specific examples of any student ministry experience you have, especially in a cross-cultural context, and any experience of 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.
International Student Ministry Opportunity: Centre Team Leader (Liverpool) employer: Global Connections
Friends International is an exceptional employer for those passionate about cross-cultural ministry, offering a supportive work culture that values personal evangelism and discipleship. As a Centre Team Leader in Liverpool, you will have the opportunity to lead and innovate within a vibrant community, mobilising volunteers and collaborating with local churches to make a meaningful impact on international students' lives. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on building bridges across diverse communities, Friends International provides a unique platform for personal and professional development in a fulfilling mission-driven environment.
