STUDENT

MINISTRY
BROCHURE
Not so with you. Instead, whoever
wants to become great among
you must be your servant, and
whoever wants to be first must be
slave of all. For even the Son of
Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many.

Mark 10:43-45

STUDENT MINISTRY
MAKES YOUR CFNI
TRAINING PRACTICAL.
Childrens Ministry
01
Leader - Connie McKenzie - cmckenzie@cfni.org

Description | We desire to train students who will raise

up this special generation of children who know Him and
will follow in His ways. This is an opportunity to obtain
experience in childrens ministry.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am,

and Tuesday from 6 pm to 10 pm.

General Consideration | Required attendance and

participation each Tuesday evening to minister
to the children.

Travel Required - No

English Tutors for Internationals

02
Leader - Peggy Goodman - librarian@cfni.org

Description | As an English Tutor, you will interact with

international students learning English with conversational
activities and games during Remedial English Classes.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, and

Mondays 6:30 pm 9:30 pm.

General Consideration | Each tutor is required to assist

instructors with Remedial English classes on
Monday evenings.

Travel Required - No
Evangelism
03
Leader - Scott Hinkle - evangelismmajor@cfni.org

Description | Evangelism Ministry teaches students

evangelism tools to reach the lost with the gospel of
Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Weekly Commitment | Wednesday morning meetings

are required, and there will be multiple afternoon/evening
outreach opportunities each week.

General Consideration | Student needs to consider if their

schedule is open enough to obtain all 60 hours required per
semester. More opportunities will be offered than what is
mentioned as weekly commitments.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this

STM. Transportation will be provided either by school
vans or carpooling.

CFNI Recruitment Team

04
Leader - Alanderson Carvalho - recruitmentmanager@cfni.org

Description | This ministry will give students the

opportunity to minister through worship, prayer,
testimonies, and in connecting with prospect students while
representing CFNI in recruitment outreaches. Students
will also promote CFNI in recruitment events such as:
conferences, seminars and college fairs.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, and

prayer meeting on Wednesday from noon to 1 pm.

General Consideration | An Application and interview will

be necessary prior to approval. The student should have
strong relational skills.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided by school vans.
PARABLE (Drama Ministry)
05
Leader - Brittany Cline - increase@cfni.org

Description | This ministry teaches dramatic writing, design,

direction and performance. The students will participate in TNE
performances, take trips to local churches with the recruitment
team, produce one full-length show per semester and more.

Weekly Commitment | Wednesday meetings at 7:50 am

and weekly rehearsals/shoots/performances.

General Consideration | 60 ministry hours are required per

semester. Hours are flexible and can be earned through script
submission, tech/design, performance at events, etc.

Travel Required | Travel is part of this student ministry.

Transportation will be provided either by school
vans or carpooling.

Kids For The Nations

06
Leader - Connie McKenzie - kfn@cfni.org

Description | We desire to train, equip, prepare and pray

for Kids For The Nations Summer Camps. Students will
have the opportunity to develop new elements for KFN
Day Camp and Preteen Impact.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 7:30 am to

8:35 am, and weekly prayer & fasting times
(12:15 pm - 1 pm each Monday).

General Consideration | Students will be expected to

participate in ministry time/events/activities for KFN in
order to fulfill 45 additional hours throughout the semester.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided by school vans.
Hospitality & Special Events
07
Leader - Marianne Allen - mallen@cfni.org

Description | Hospitality teaches and trains students how

to be servant leaders and how to put their faith to work
by receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm,
friendly and generous way.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, special

events, banquets, parties, conferences and Campus Days.

General Consideration | You should have a natural desire to

serve others and a friendly disposition. Typically hours are
during afternoon and evening.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided by school vans.
Jail & Prison Ministries
08
Leader - Robert Taylor - jailandprisonministry@cfni.org

Description | We attend the Dallas County Jail and

minister to the inmates through testimonies, worship and
the Gospel. Every week we get to witness redemption,
transformation and healings through the power of God.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, and

Sunday from 4:30 pm to 9 pm.

General Consideration | A Texas ID/Drivers License is a

requirement. If you are an international student with
a Social Security card, you can get an ID.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this

STM. Transportation will be provided by school vans.

Moral Issues & Social Justice

09
Leader - Tati Martinez - spanish_assistantdirector@cfni.org

Description | The purpose of Enough is enough is that

men, women, youth and children join together and help
restore the family to its original purpose created by God, as
defined in the Bible.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, and

Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm.

General Consideration | Required participation in House of

Prayer on Fridays 7:30 am, and assisting 2 Pro-Life Events
during the semester.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided by school vans.
Local Church
10
Leader - Mike Massa - mmassa@cfni.org

Description | This ministry serves students who already

serve in local churches or ministries by serving on music
teams, childrens ministries, as youth workers, etc. The
ministry must be verified by the leaders.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am, and we

normally serve on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights.

General Consideration | They should already have a

commitment and involvement in a local church or
ministry (4 hours/week).

Travel Required | Yes.

Alabanza y Audio en Espaol

11
Leader - Julian Collazos - spworship@cfni.org

Descripcin | Formar lderes que desarrollen una mayor

sensibilidad a la Presencia y al mover de Dios. Tambin
buscamos formar el carcter del lder/msico/vocalista. Y
por ultimo deseamos desarrollar tu habilidad como lder/
msico/vocalist, y as trabajar el lder que hay en ti.

Compromiso Semanal | Cada mircoles a las 8 am.

Consideracin General | El estudiante deber de completar

4 hrs semanales en este ministerio.

Se Requiere Transporte | No.

Prayer & Intercession
12
Leader - Sharon Hobbs - glhop@cfni.org

Description | The Prayer and Intercession Student Ministry

is designed around spending time in the presence of God.
Students can serve in the GLHOP or attend weekly prayer
sets.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Hours

spent in the prayer room are flexible to your schedule.

General Consideration | Hours are flexible and

available through prayer sets, conferences and
other on-campus events.

Travel Required | No.

Families Resident Assistant (RA)

13
Leader - John Tranel - jtranel@cfni.org

Description | As a ministry of the Deans Department, the

RAs primary function is to assist students in their spiritual
and social adjustments to a Bible school environment.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am.

Once a month event, weekly visits. Typical day of the
week is Saturday evening.

General Consideration | Having care and concern

for people.

Travel Required | No.

Mens Resident Assistant (RA)
14
Leader - Steven Goude - asst.men@cfni.org

Description | As a ministry of the Deans Department, the RAs

primary function is to assist students in their spiritual and social
adjustment to a Bible school environment. RAs must be available
to give information, help, instruction, discipline and ministry on a
daily basis.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Duties that

pertain to serving the students and the campus will vary in
hours weekly.

General Consideration | Students are required to return earlier

and stay later than other students each semester. Organization
and participation in various events and meetings is required.
An Application and interview will be necessary prior to approval.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this

STM. Transportation will be provided either by school
vans or carpooling.

Womens Resident Assistant (RA)

15
Leader - Shannon Johnson - deanofwomen@cfni.org

Description | As a ministry of the Deans Department the RAs

primary function is to assist students in their spiritual and social
adjustment to a Bible school environment. RAs must be available
to give information, help, instruction, discipline and ministry on a
daily basis.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Duties that

pertain to serving the students and the campus will vary in hours
weekly.

General Consideration | Students are required to return earlier

and stay later than other students each semester. Organization
and participation in various events and meetings is required.
An Application and interview will be necessary prior to approval.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided either by school vans or carpooling.
Student Council
16
Leader - James Read - studentcouncil@cfni.org

Description | Student Council members are used to

complete miscellaneous tasks that the staff and faculty
may deem necessary, primarily receiving instruction from
the Directors office.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 7:45 am.

General Consideration | Some required participation are:

Guest Speaker Hosting, Weekly Prayer, Campus Activities.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this

STM. Transportation will be provided by school
vans or carpooling.

Student Informer
17
Leader - Cara Crowson - studentinformer@cfni.org

Description | The Student Informer Student Ministry is a

team of videographers, photographers, journalists, bloggers,
writers and artists that are responsible for keeping all of the
students informed and connected.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Basically

all the activities on campusmostly afternoon and some at
night.

General Consideration | This ministry requires an interest

in journalism, photography, video or graphic design. Be
prepared to bring us your portfolio if you have one.
An application and interview will be necessary prior to approval.

Travel Required | Yes, travel off campus is part of this STM.

Transportation will be provided by school vans.
Technical Arts
18
Leader - Chuy Hernandez - mediatech2@cfni.org

Description | The Technical Arts Student Ministry will train

students in aspects of live and studio production. They will
be responsible for daily live production for the Institute, and
will serve during events.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Also

every Tuesday and Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm.

General Consideration | Any conference from CFNI

requires the students participation, such as
Voice of Healing and others.

Travel Required | No.

Worship & Arts Ensemble

Leader - Robert Quintana & Maddy Hunt 19
worshipdepartment@cfni.org

Description | This student ministry will require hands-on

interactive training in conjunction with the instruction given.
The goal is to inform and better equip the worshipper in their
endeavor to pursue the heart of God and flow in worship by
learning sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am. Also at

TNE and Night of Worship from 6:30 pm to 9 pm.

General Consideration | Additional activities are: Small Group

Project and the paper Song Critique.

Travel Required | No.

Traduccin Al Espaol
20
Lder - Hugo Martinez - spanish@cfni.org

Descripcin | Que el estudiante aprenda a leer y estudiar

las escrituras desarrollando una intimidad con Dios y
recibiendo una revelacin personal de la Palabra para
aplicarlo a su vida.

Compromiso Semanal | Cada Miercoles a las 8am. Adems

llevar a cabo las traducciones de las lecciones en el IB de
11:00 am -12:00 pm.

Consideracin General | Las principales actividades son en

conferencias, simposios, congresos, entre otros.

Se Requiere Transporte | No.

Museum of Earth History

21
Leader - Alan Bishop - alanmbishop@gmail.com

Description | The purpose of the Museum Student Ministry

is to provide practical training on being an effective
creation tour guide and to provide a solid defense of the
biblical worldview.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 8 am.

General Consideration | There is a requirement to learn

the museum tour script and to conduct guided tours
of the museum.

Travel Required | No.

Sports Student Ministry
22
Leader - Lawik Joundi - academicaffairsdirector@cfni.org

Description | The Sports Student Ministry is designed

to give team members hands-on experience in reaching
people from the DFW community with the gospel of Jesus
Christ using sports (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball).

Weekly Commitment | Wednesdays 8 am, Tuesdays

and Thursdays 5 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday or
Thurdsay 6 pm-10 pm, Saturday 9 am.

General Consideration | Hours are obtained by serving in

CFNI Intramural leagues on campus and/or partnering with
a local sports ministry in the DFW area.

Travel Required | Yes, carpooling will be available.

Youth For The Nations (English)

23
Leader - Chris Estrada - yfn@youthforthenations.com

Description | To provide practical training in counseling,

prayer, hospitality, public relations, creating material for
YFN resources, altar ministry and discipleship during the
fall and spring semesters.

Weekly Commitment | Every Wednesday at 7:45 am, and

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 pm - 1 pm.

General Consideration | Punctuality to all things YFN-

related will be expected.

Travel Required | No.

Youth For The Nations (Spanish)
(only Spring semester) 24
Lder - Hugo Martinez - info@mundoyfn.com

Descripcin | YFN existe para impactar y equipar a esta

generacin con la palabra de Dios, lanzndola a un estilo
de vida de adoracin con un corazn para las naciones; por
medio de jvenes entrenados y apasionados para llevar al
mundo entero un cristianismo real, efectivo y verdadero.

Compromiso Semanal | Cada mircoles a las 7:30 am.

Consideracin General | La puntualidad es obligatoria para

todas las actividades. Principales reas de inters son: YFN
Dance, Crew, Drama, Arte y Trabajo en Oficina.

Se Requiere Transporte | No.

Missions Connect
25
Leader - Nickie Geldenhuys - natchurch@cfni.org

Description | Missions Connect provides opportunities

to connect with missionaries, volunteer at international
churches, participate in missions events, minister to victims
of human trafficking and partner with local and international
organizations reaching out to various ethnic groups.

Weekly Commitment | Weekly meetings at 8 a.m. on

Wednesdays and a ministry commitment of your choice:
serving at an international church, tutoring for refugee
children, etc.

General Consideration | We expect you to be flexible and

work hard while engaging in adventure and collecting
unforgettable cross-cultural experiences.

Travel Required | Off-campus travel is part of the Missions

Connect Ministry; non-travel options are also available.
Transportation is provided by the school or carpooling.