<div><strong>Missionary</strong> exists to inspire and educate local churches to carry out global missions, particularly focusing on unreached language groups, to plant healthy, indigenous, and reproducing churches among them.<br><br></div><div><strong>Overview</strong></div><div>Missionary.com is looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and mission-driven <strong>Associate Editor</strong> to help support, strengthen, and scale our editorial efforts. This role is centered on faithful craftsmanship and clarity. You’ll come alongside the Editorial Director and the broader editorial team to support key publishing initiatives, helping shepherd books, articles, and other content through to publication with care and excellence.<br><br></div><div>This role sits at the intersection of craft and mission. You’ll work closely with editors, freelance authors, and internal teams to keep editorial initiatives moving forward smoothly. If you’re animated by a love for Christ, His Church, and the unreached, and you’re zealous for precise and imaginative communication of the truth for the sake of the Great Commission, this role is for you.<br><br></div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><h3>Editorial Production &amp; Execution</h3><ul><li>Collaborate with the Editorial Director on developmental notes, copy-editing, and proofreading for new books and other print projects, helping ensure each title moves toward publication on time and with clarity.</li><li>Develop, copy-edit, proofread, and publish weekly blog articles in close partnership with the editorial team and bi-vocational freelance authors and subject-matter experts in the field.</li><li>Help maintain the weekly written content calendar by coordinating drafts, revisions, and timelines so that web and print pieces are carried through to completion.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Writing &amp; Content Development</h3><ul><li>Research and write articles for Missionary’s blog, including brief biographies and other short-form pieces as opportunity arises, ensuring each contribution is faithful, accurate, and well-crafted.</li><li>Write narration for Missionary’s weekly podcast and occasional video scripts, supporting audio and video efforts with thoughtful, story-driven copy.&nbsp;</li><li>Transcribe long and short passages of text, including books and audio recordings, while preserving accuracy and nuance.</li><li>Help shape content that clearly communicates biblical wisdom about missions and the work of the Great Commission.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Cross-functional Editorial Support</h3><ul><li>Provide punctual, professional copy-writing and copy-editing services to teammates across Missionary as needed.</li><li>Work closely with marketing, events, and product teams to ensure published materials are well-supported and clearly communicated, reflecting Missionary’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.</li><li>Support consistency of voice, style, and grammar across all Missionary communications, helping every piece read as part of a unified body of work.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Tools &amp; Workflow Stewardship</h3><ul><li>Maintain proficiency in industry-standard digital and print production tools, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Webflow, Google Suite, and AI transcription tools and prompts.</li><li>Help document editorial workflows and standards so that processes remain organized, accessible, and reproducible across the team.</li></ul><div><br><strong>What You’ll Bring<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.</li><li>3+ years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in book publishing.</li><li>Highly competent in professional English grammar, style, and usage.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to write clearly and effectively in long and short form, online and in print.</li><li>Proficient in industry-standard digital and print production tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Webflow, Google Suite, and AI transcription tools and prompts.</li><li>Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and an aptitude for productivity in an independent, flat organization.</li><li>Familiarity with screenwriting and podcast writing conventions is a plus.</li><li>Willing to travel overnight up to 4 times per year.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Who You Are<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>You deeply resonate with Missionary’s mission and are passionate about the Great Commission and global missions.</li><li>Animated by a love for Christ, His Church, and the unreached, and zealous for precise and imaginative communication of the truth.</li><li>A reliable self-starter who takes ownership and follows through without needing constant direction.</li><li>Highly attentive to detail, steady under deadlines, and comfortable operating in an independent, flat organization. Service-minded, humble, and motivated by helping others succeed.</li><li>A collaborative team player who welcomes feedback and is committed to continual improvement and excellence.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Offer Details<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Reports To<br>‍</strong>Editorial Director<strong>‍</strong></div><div><strong>Location<br>‍</strong>Remote<strong>‍</strong></div><div><strong>Compensation<br>‍</strong>Full-time: $60,000 – $75,000/year<strong>‍</strong></div><div><strong>Travel<br>‍</strong>Some travel expected (approximately 10% travel)<strong>‍<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Growth Opportunities<br>‍</strong>At Missionary, we believe in fostering growth and development, and we’re excited to support your career advancement as you make an impact through your role.<strong>‍<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Equipment Provided<br>‍</strong>Missionary will supply the necessary computer and equipment to ensure you are set up for success in your remote role.</div>

Associate Editor

<div>Is God calling you to ministry?<br><br></div><div>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.<br><br></div><div><strong><br>CHRISTIAN PURPOSE AND EXPECTATIONS:<br></strong><br></div><div>All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further BGEA’s religious mission.<br><br></div><div><strong>Department Detail –</strong> The BGEA Information Technology (IT) department consists of the following areas: Operations (networking/routing, servers, storage, security cameras, telephony), Service Desk (end-user hardware and software management/support, event support, general IT assistance), Cybersecurity (threat defense, monitoring/analysis, awareness, and compliance), Enterprise Solutions (application and web development, data visualization, report writing, database management), and Enterprise Solutions Support (Donor/CRM, Financial, HR, and other ERP type solutions support).&nbsp; The IT department furthers the mission of BGEA through supporting, developing, scaling, and securing the assets, infrastructure, and programs required by all areas of the ministry while maintaining and ensuring their availability.<br><br></div><div><strong>Job Summary –</strong> The Senior Database Administrator architects, engineers, secures, automates, and optimizes BGEA’s enterprise data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. The Senior DBA serves as the technical authority for relational database systems, high availability architecture, disaster recovery, data security, and database lifecycle management.<br><br></div><div>Ministry Requirements<br><br></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ</li><li>Faithfully upholds BGEA in prayer</li><li>Participates in daily BGEA staff devotions including Bible reading, and leading group prayer as schedule permits</li><li>Demonstrates behavior aligned with BGEA’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Hallmarks, policies, and expectations</li><li>Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influence</li></ul><div><br>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Architects, deploys, and manages relational database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments</li><li>Leads complex database migrations, version upgrades, and platform modernization efforts</li><li>Creates necessary ODBC, SSRS, etc. connections and assists IT development teams with connections to new instances.</li><li>Designs and enforces database performance standards including indexing strategy, query optimization,</li><li>Develops and maintains a multi-year enterprise database roadmap including capacity planning, lifecycle management,</li><li>Implements proactive performance monitoring, observability, and automated alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.</li><li>Partners with development teams to review schema design, data models, and deployment pipelines to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Monitors and maintains security of BGEA databases by considering access requests and granting specific, appropriate permission to users</li><li>Monitors database activity and performance utilizing pertinent ministry-provided database analysis tools</li><li>Designs and tests enterprise-grade High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies including Always On Availability Groups, replication, failover clustering, and geo-redundant backup strategies. Conducts regular failover and restoration testing.</li><li>Ensures timely, efficient database restoration in the event of system failure</li><li>Assists in daily Information Technology (IT) operations including, but not limited to diagnosis of problems and completing regularly scheduled activities</li><li>Automates operational database tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tooling to reduce manual intervention and improve reliability.</li><li>Serves as advisor to management regarding technical direction</li><li>Reviews ministry technology requests or database requirements making recommendations and developing quotes where needed.</li><li>Provides architectural oversight for third-party and SaaS integrations, ensuring secure and performant data exchange patterns (APIs, replication, ETL).</li></ul><div><br>Marginal Duties and Responsibilities<br><br></div><ul><li>Researches and evaluates emerging database technologies, automation tooling, and data platform innovations. Provides benchmark data and strategic recommendations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br>Job Specifications<br><br></div><div><strong><br>Skills and Knowledge<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR 10+ years of enterprise database engineering experience.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years’ experience working within an MS SQL environment, with a strong command of MS T-SQL language</li><li>Proven proficiency within current supported versions of MySQL and MSSQL</li><li>Proven ability to understand and work with database analysis tools such as SSMS, SQL Diagnostic Manager, PMM, etc</li><li>Proficiency in working with automation frameworks (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)</li><li>Solid understanding of HA and DR architecture for enterprise database systems</li><li>Proven ability and desire to support and monitor IT software and hardware standard compliancy</li><li>Proven knowledge of client/server architecture</li><li>Strong initiative with ability to work independently relative to assigned priorities</li><li>Strong relational, verbal, and written communications skills, with ability to understandably communicate the “large picture” to a wide range of audiences</li><li>Good comprehension and listening skills, with ability to resolve business challenges</li><li>Proven understanding of MS Office and Windows OS</li></ul><div><strong><br>Physical/Mental Demands<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li><li>Flexibility and initiative to adapt to changing circumstances</li><li>Willingness to remain accessible by cell phone/pager</li><li>Strong ability to see projects through to completion</li><li>Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks and projects</li><li>Ability to work productively despite frequent interruptions</li><li>Ability and desire to contribute substantially in a progressive IT environment</li><li>Excellent organizational ability to effectively prioritize tasks</li><li>Consistently high level of integrity and professionalism</li></ul><div><strong><br>Working Conditions<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Conventional office and IT environment</li></ul><div><br>Mission Statement<br><br></div><div>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.</div>

Senior Database Administrator

<div><strong>GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></div><div><br>Manage a portfolio of 20-25 parishes and provide ministry training, consultation, and outreach services to build out a Full-Circle Relationship Ministry®. This includes:</div><ul><li>Building a genuine relationship of trust with key leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Executing on key processes and deliverables with new parishes. This includes gathering data, evaluating data, reviewing important information, and listening well in order to curate processes and deliverables to individual parish needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with parish leaders to develop a Relationship Culture Team and create a Mission Plan that outlines goals and activities for the parish's Full Circle Relationship Ministry.&nbsp;</li><li>Providing ongoing support as the parish executes on their Mission Plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Providing Communio’s outreach services to help the parish run effective outreach campaigns into their surrounding community with invitations to Outreach Events.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintaining clear and consistent communication with the Relationship Culture Team Leader.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>POSITION REQUIREMENTS:</strong></div><div><br>These qualifications are strongly preferred, but not required for application.&nbsp;<br><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in community relations, communications, ministry, or related field; and/or 2 years related experience.&nbsp;</li><li>3 years of parish leadership experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate pastors and parish staff to action--offering clear guidance and action steps.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly organized with a proven ability to manage processes and initiatives. &nbsp;</li><li>An understanding of current trends in marriage and family in the United States.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships.&nbsp;</li><li>Effective public speaking aptitude.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in Windows and Office applications required.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work ecumenically with all denominations and Christian-based organizations.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be flexible, learn quickly, and grow rapidly in the midst of a dynamic, growing movement.&nbsp;</li><li>Willing and able to travel.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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