Welcome to Placement Services!
The heartbeat of Christ For The Nations has always been to partner with the local church in order to fulfill the Great Commission. The main function of placement services is to provide a connecting point for students and alumni to pursue the calling God has placed upon their lives after completing their training at CFNI.
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| Interview Tips | Resume Tips (Coming Soon) |
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- On-line posting search – Placement services maintains an on-line database of job postings from the marketplace and ministries around the world. Postings can be searched by type by using the advanced search capability. Students may search student employment postings or for Student Internships, and international students can search specifically for OPT opportunities. Alumni may search for ministry or marketplace postings.
- Alumni Opportunities – if you would like assistance in pursuing a ministry staff position or pastorate, please contact us.
- Career Preparation – if you need help preparing a resume or conducting an interview, you may download the interview tips and resume tips above, or schedule an appointment with us. We are located directly inside the south entrance of the Christian Center.
To search for opportunities: Click on the “Job Search” button above. For basic search results, type your desired search criteria in one field and click “Go”. For advanced search results, click on “Advanced Search” and then type in one or more fields and click on “Search”. Use the advanced search feature to narrow your results to a specific job type such as student employment.
We encourage you to check back frequently as new postings come in on a daily basis!
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- Ministry/employer job postings – ministries and marketplace employers may post job opportunities for CFNI students and alumni in the following four job types listed below.
- Alumni opportunities – ministry positions or secular marketplace positions available to our alumni. CFNI alumni are found worldwide and we encourage posting of global opportunities, as well as domestic.
- Student employment – classes at CFNI run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily in order to allow students to work part-time in the DFW area. CFNI students have proven to be valuable assets to many employers. CFNI also hosts an on-campus job fair each semester. For more information, contact the student employment office at studentjobs@cfni.org.
- Student internship – all CFNI students are required to be a part of a local church. If your church or ministry has opportunities of service available, our students are encouraged to make this a part of their training experience. CFNI also hosts an annual “Church Connect” for ministries to recruit interns on-campus each fall. Please contact studentministries@cfni.org for more details.
- OPT apprenticeships – OPT (Optional Practical Training) is a US Government program for international students who desire practical training in their field of study after completing a minimum of one year at CFNI. OPT students may work up to 40 hours per week in the US in their field of study for 12 months. Please call or email the placement office for more details if you are interested in providing training for an international student by employing their services in your church or ministry.
- Alumni opportunities – ministry positions or secular marketplace positions available to our alumni. CFNI alumni are found worldwide and we encourage posting of global opportunities, as well as domestic.
To post an opportunity: Click on the “Job Posting” button above and fill out the on-line form. Select the appropriate position type(s) as described above by checking the box next to it. More than one type may be selected if applicable. Select the position title from the drop down choices according to the job function needed. Once submitted, your form will be reviewed. When approved, it will typically be posted within 1-3 business days. Please provide as much detail as possible in order to connect with the right applicant.
20/10 Ministry Scholarship
The 20/10 Ministry Scholarship is offered to domestic students called to serve in their home church or ministry after completing their training at Christ For The Nations Institute. This scholarship is good for one year. After the first year, recipients may apply for a second and third year. The scholarship is structured as follows:
- The sponsor church or ministry sponsors a minimum of 20 percent of the awarded applicant’s tuition.
- CFNI sponsors an additional 10 percent of the awarded applicant’s tuition.
- The awarded applicant covenants to serve at their sponsor church or ministry for up to 12 months immediately after completing their training at Christ For The Nations Institute.
For more details, download the 20/10 Ministry Scholarship application or
Students - contact the admissions office at 800-477-CFNI (2364).
Ministries – contact the placement services department at 800-933-CFNI (2364) or directly at 214-302-6494.
Contact us: If you have questions or would like to know more about the placement services offered at Christ For The Nations, please feel free to contact us. We would love to hear from you.
| FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT US: Michael and Eva Cole Phone: (214) 302-6494 Fax: (214) 302-6495 E-Mail: placement@cfni.org |
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