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 Carolinaor 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 Senior Graphic Desing position implements graphic design and production art functions for assigned ministry areas of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).
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
- Provides excellent quality layout and design for communications projects, producing detailed comps through completion of electronic graphic and layout files
- Identifies main project message or objective, translating it into a strong, effective graphic communication
- Develops creative solutions to problems, thinking through concepts both individually and with team members, and reviewing work objectively
- Performs expert skill level, “hands on” technical aspects of production work
- Works with a variety of internal clients to help define projects and to develop concepts and effective, creative solutions
- Communicates with production staff and external vendors regarding job specifications and other details
- Reviews, prepares, and collects electronic layout and support files for print vendors, clearly communicating specifications and accurately documenting job details
- Records or electronically transmits CD or DVD versions of collected project files
- Executes electronic photo color correction and design technique to the highest standards
- Performs layout corrections after proofreading review, and performs press checks to ensure that quality standards are met
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities
- Archives files and photographs
- Photographs basic still-life arrangements in photo studio or on location
- Assists with technical aspects of production work, including ensuring that departmental software and hardware are up to date; coordinates acquisition of digital photographs, original art, fonts, and other resources needed for project completion
- Designs portions of Decision Magazine and coordinates the acquisition of digital photographs, original art, fonts and other resources needed
- Operates image scanning equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor-level or technical school/college degree/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent design, creativity, conceptualization and technical skills
- Knowledge and proficiency in design on Macintosh system and with Creative Suite software (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Web design (adobe XD) and motion design (Adobe Express) experience is beneficial
- Excellent understanding of all aspects of print production process
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, exercising discretion in interpreting their needs
- Ability to maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public, to display Christian testimony within and without the workplace, and to exhibit a passion to serve Jesus through BGEA
- Ability to work both independently and with direction
- Ability to fulfill multiple assignments, projects, and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility when job parameters, deadlines, or directions change
Physical/Mental Demands
- Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation
- Ability to work productively under deadline pressures and with multiple interruptions
- Ability to work closely with others in development and coordination of ideas
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary
- Note: This division is controlled by deadlines. Occasionally, working beyond standard hours and without prior notice is necessary.
Working Conditions
- Conventional office environment
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 beliefsmakeup thefoundation upon whichall ourministryendeavorsare based.
- Webelievethe Bibleto betheinspired,the onlyinfallible,authoritativeWordofGodrevealing thelove ofGod to the world. (1Thessalonians2:13;2Timothy3:15-17;John 3:16).
- WebelievethatthereisoneGod,eternallyexistent in three persons: Father,Son,and HolySpirit.
(Matthew28:19; John 10:30;Ephesians4:4-6). - Webelieveinthe deityofthe LordJesusChrist,inHisvirgin birth,inHissinlesslife,inHismiracles,inHis vicariousand atoning death through His shed blood on the cross,in Hisbodilyresurrection,inHisascensionto theright handofthe Father,andinHispersonalreturninpowerand glory. (Matthew 1:23;John 1:1-4 and1:29;Acts1:11and 2:22-24;Romans8:34;1Corinthians15:3-4;2 Corinthians5:21; Philippians2:5-11;Hebrews1:1-4 and 4:15).
- Webelievethatall men everywhere are lostandfacethe judgmentofGod,thatJesusChrististhe onlyway of salvation,andthat forthe salvationoflostand sinfulman, repentanceofsinandfaithinJesusChristresultsin regeneration bythe HolySpirit.Furthermore, we believethatGod willreward the righteouswitheternal life inheaven,andthatHe willbanish the unrighteousto everlasting punishment inhell.(Luke24:46-47;John 14:6;Acts4:12;Romans3:23;2Corinthians5:10-11;Ephesians1:7 and2:8-9; Titus3:4-7).
- Webelieveinthe present ministryofthe HolySpirit,whose indwelling enablesthe Christian tolive agodly life. (John 3:5-8;Acts1:8and 4:31; Romans8:9;1 Corinthians2:14;Galatians5:16-18;Ephesians6:12;Colossians2:6-10).
- Webelieveinthe resurrection ofboththe saved andthe lost;the saved untothe resurrection ofeternallife and the lostuntothe resurrection ofdamnationandeternalpunishment.(1 Corinthians15:51-57; Revelation20:11-15).
- Webelieveinthe spiritual unityofbelieversinthe LordJesusChristand thatall true believersaremembersofHisbody, the church. (1 Corinthians12:12,27; Ephesians1:22-23).
- Webelievethattheministryofevangelism(sharing andproclaiming themessage ofsalvationonlypossiblebygrace throughfaithinJesusChrist)and discipleship(helpingfollowersofChristgrowup intomaturityinChrist)isa responsibilityofallfollowersofJesusChrist. (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15;1 Peter 3:15).
- WebelieveGod’splanfor humansexualityisto be expressed onlywithinthe contextofmarriage,that Godcreatedman andwoman asunique biologicalpersonsmadefor each other.Godinstitutedmonogamousmarriage between male andfemale asthefoundation ofthefamilyand the basicstructure of human society.Forthisreason,we believethat marriageisexclusivelythe union ofonegeneticmale andone geneticfemale. (Genesis2:24;Matthew19:5-6; Mark10:6-9;Romans1:26-27;1 Corinthians6:9).
- We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over ourlives, 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
Asan employee ofBillyGrahamEvangelisticAssociation:
- 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.