Editor, Decision Magazine

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 70 years, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has proclaimed the Gospel through its various ministries. Whether you work at our headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (BGTC) in Asheville, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB) in Asheville, North Carolina or a field office abroad, you are part of a team of committed Christians working together to reach people to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS :

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA's religious mission.

Department Detail -

The Communications Department at BGEA consists of the following areas : project management, ecommerce, email marketing, advertising, public relations / social media / promotion, creative services (graphic design, content writing / proofing and production), and Decision magazine, our official monthly publication. The department tells the story of what God is doing through the BGEA by creating print and online content that support the organization's mission of proclaiming the Gospel, negotiating paid and leveraging unpaid promotional placements, and engaging new and existing supporters with targeted content using a combination of indirect and direct communications channels.

Job Summary -

The Editor plans and oversees the editorial and content development of Decision magazine, which exists to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ, inform and challenge readers about key cultural and Biblical issues, and extend the ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. This position supervises the writers, designers, and production staff for the print and digital versions and explores creative avenues to raise readership levels and subscription revenue.

Ministry Requirements

Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer

Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits

Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA's Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations

Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises, trains, and provides editorial direction to the Decision staff for the print publication, web, and email communications

Brainstorms story ideas and develops a monthly editorial calendar

Creates content that attracts, engages and deepens BGEA's relationships with its readers and constituents (including copy, design and photo selection)

Selects and commissions authors, working with them to develop articles for Decision

Maintains understanding of Biblical and ethical positions of BGEA, and accurately and faithfully represents related doctrinal and theological positions in articles and other content related to the ministry, ministry leadership, world events, religious news, and political events

Travels domestically and internationally to provide real-time reporting on BGEA ministry events

Manage workflow processes- assigns articles to staff, edits the content, and submit database selects

Ensures that project deadlines are met

Assists in making corrections to layouts in preparation for mock-up and transmission of files to printing plant

Helps direct content flow on the web-including mapping and planning of features on the homepage

Brainstorms ways to cultivate new subscribers, raise revenue through promotional efforts

Secures contract writers and works for hire as necessary

Manages the Decision budget

Marginal Duties and

Responsibilities

Vets and selects cost effective printers-ensuring high production quality publication and timely in-home delivery

Ensure that ministries of BGEA are equitably presented in Decision magazine, to the extent allowed by Executive Editor and president's office

Encourage and create opportunities for professional growth of editorial team members

Assist with and / or provide leadership for other projects as requested

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

Understanding of biblical and ethical positions of BGEA

Understanding of the workings of the BGEA organization

Understanding and implementing workflow systems and schedules

Both theological and journalistic education (graduate degrees in both areas are preferable)

Business and management skills on a leadership level

Physical / Mental Demands

Passion for serving Jesus through the BGEA

Christian testimony that is displayed in behavior both in the workplace and outside

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Ability to teach and assist others

Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees

Flexible when job parameters, deadlines or directions change

Ability to work for extended periods at computer

NOTE : This department is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary.

Working Conditions

Conventional office environment (in person)

Work under pressure with tight deadlines

Handle many assignments and problems at the same time

Work with interruptions

Work closely with others

Ability to travel extensively as assigned

Mission Statement

Continuing the lifelong work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministry of Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the church and others to do the same.

Statement of Faith

These core beliefs make up the foundation upon which all our ministry endeavors are based.

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (1 Thessalonians 2 : 13; 2 Timothy 3 : 15-17; John 3 : 16).

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons : Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Matthew 28 : 19; John 10 : 30; Ephesians 4 : 4-6).

We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1 : 23; John 1 : 1-4 and 1 : 29; Acts 1 : 11 and 2 : 22-24; Romans 8 : 34; 1 Corinthians 15 : 3-4; 2 Corinthians 5 : 21; Philippians 2 : 5-11; Hebrews 1 : 1-4 and 4 : 15).

We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell. (Luke 24 : 46-47; John 14 : 6; Acts 4 : 12; Romans 3 : 23; 2 Corinthians 5 : 10-11; Ephesians 1 : 7 and 2 : 8-9; Titus 3 : 4-7).

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3 : 5-8; Acts 1 : 8 and 4 : 31; Romans 8 : 9; 1 Corinthians 2 : 14; Galatians 5 : 16-18; Ephesians 6 : 12; Colossians 2 : 6-10).

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. (1 Corinthians 15 : 51-57; Revelation 20 : 11-15).

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. (1 Corinthians 12 : 12, 27; Ephesians 1 : 22-23).

We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28 : 18-20; Acts 1 : 8; Romans 10 : 9-15;1 Peter 3 : 15).

We believe God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2 : 24; Matthew 19 : 5-6; Mark 10 : 6-9; Romans 1 : 26-27; 1 Corinthians 6 : 9).

We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. (Matthew 9 : 35-38; 22 : 37-39, and 28 : 18-20; Acts 1 : 8; Romans 10 : 9-15 and 12 : 20-21; Galatians 6 : 10; Colossians 2 : 6-10; 1 Peter 3 : 15).

We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. (Psalm 139 : 13; Isaiah 49 : 1; Jeremiah 1 : 5; Matthew 22 : 37-39; Romans 12 : 20-21; Galatians 6 : 10).

We believe God wonderfully and immutably creates each person a biological male or female. These two distinct, but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of God's merciful design and creative order. (Genesis 1 : 26-27; Mark 10 : 6; 1 Corinthians 6 : 9; Deuteronomy 22 : 5).

Expectations for Ministry Employment

As an employee of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association :

I acknowledge that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior and that I am a personal representative of Him.

I understand that BGEA is a Christian organization whose purpose is proclaiming the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.

I agree that the purpose of my employment with BGEA is to further its Christian purpose, that I am prepared to assist in accomplishing that purpose, and that my role with BGEA plays a vital part in carrying out its Christian purpose and mission.

I understand that I must exhibit conduct that is consistent with BGEA's expectations, whether at work or away from work, in keeping with scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God's Word, BGEA's Statement of Faith, and BGEA's policies including Christian Conduct.

I understand that BGEA has the right and the responsibility to ensure that its Christian religious purpose is carried on with the highest standards and is not harmed or impeded by conduct that is inconsistent with the Bible, BGEA's Statement of Faith, its Christian religious purpose, or its policies

I understand that any of my conduct which is not in keeping with the scriptural teachings and principles as set forth in God's Word, BGEA's Statement of Faith, and BGEA's policies, is inconsistent with BGEA's Christian religious purpose.

I understand that if my conduct is determined by BGEA to be inconsistent with its Christian religious purpose, the result will be corrective action up to and including termination from employment.

The Title VII Exception for Employment

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) is a faith-based religious organization committed to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ through every effective means. Consistent with our charitable purpose to share the Christian faith, a requirement for employment at BGEA is affirmation and adherence to our Christian Statement of Faith. Our Statement of Faith prerequisite for employment is based upon federal law set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1.

Benefits Summary :

Full-Time employees working at least 36 hours per week, are eligible for benefits.

Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long term and short term disability insurance

Term Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday

Minimum 12 days of vacation

10 sick days