Christian Guidance Writer

Description

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.

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

The Donor Ministries Department at BGEA works to cultivate meaningful, long-term relationships with ministry supporters and to identify, develop, and deepen new relationships with prospective ministry partners. The goal of the department is to grow a strong base of support for decades to come. The department includes a core office staff and a regionally based field team who collectively serve the individuals, families and foundations that support BGEA with their gifts and prayers.

Through special events, personal visits, and mailings, the field team shares the work, impact, and needs of the ministry with existing and prospective ministry partners. Included in the department is the Billy Graham Christian Response Center whose staff daily respond to phone calls and email correspondence, providing ministry information and answering spiritual questions with biblical insight and direction. The Prayer Line ministry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where spiritually trained representatives and volunteers answer calls for prayer and present the Gospel.

TVTM supports phone call responses to Billy Graham Classic TV programs.

The role of the Christian Guidance Writer is to effectively respond to written requests for spiritual and administrative help in a way that is faithful to Scripture and the positions and principles of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and assist in the compilation of appropriate response resources.

• 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

• Prayerfully evaluate correspondence to determine needs.
• Understand the operations and processes of the Christian Response Center.
• Compile responses from prepared paragraphs, prototypes, and dictation in compliance with Christian Response Center guidelines and focus, which appropriately reflect BGEA positions.
• Assist with responding to spiritual comments on assigned social media pages in compliance with Christian Response Center guidelines and focus.
• Review and keep current with department literature to choose appropriate materials to be included with responses.
• Proof own responses along with co-workers' responses for accuracy and appropriateness, receiving and giving feedback in a positive and constructive manner.
• Achieve and maintain production quotas with regard to responding to letters and emails.

• Cross-train in order to support other areas and goals of the department.
• Complete daily and weekly production reports.
• Keep desk area neat and organized.
• Must be flexible with time, and available to work overtime when needed.
• Responsible for performing a variety of functions as assigned.

• An excellent understanding of Scripture and evangelical doctrine with the ability and willingness to apply it within the framework of the principles and focus of the Association.
• Computer literate, especially familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Minimum typing skills 40 wpm.
• Technically…