Business Systems Analyst

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 Internet Evangelism department takes the Gospel to the world through SearchforJesus.net, a ministry built on digital tools and online strategies. Through websites like PeaceWithGod.net and various social media platforms, the Good News goes out in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and American Sign Language. Online visitors to these pages engage with trained volunteers through chat, private messaging, texts, and emails to get their spiritual questions answered. Those who respond to the Gospel invitation are mentored by discipleship volunteers as they go through online Bible study courses and are referred to local churches in their area.

Job Summary –The Business Systems Analyst position will support ServeWell and its connected ministry platforms by bridging ministry needs and technology systems. This role will gather and clarify business requirements, coordinate system configuration and testing, support troubleshooting and vendor collaboration, and help standardize platform operations across ministries. The position will also support the transition from Totara to a new vendor-developed learning platform integrated into ServeWell, serving as a key liaison among ministry stakeholders, Product, Development, IT, Cybersecurity, and external vendors.

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

• Collaborates with ministry stakeholders, Product, Development, IT, Cybersecurity, and vendors to gather, document, clarify, and prioritize business and system requirements for ServeWell and connected ministry platforms
• Analyzes ministry workflows and platform processes to identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, user experience, business rules, and system configuration across ministries
• Supports user acceptance testing, system releases, integrations, configuration changes, and new functionality
• Triages platform issues, coordinate troubleshooting, and determine appropriate escalation to Product, Development, IT, Cybersecurity, or external vendors
• Coordinates ministry onboarding, configuration, implementation, and training activities
• Supports the transition from Totara to the new learning platform, including requirements, data validation, course setup, permissions, testing, user acceptance, and change-management support
• Facilitates meetings, workshops, and enhancement discussions to translate ministry and user needs into clear requirements and actionable system changes
• Coordinates with internal technical teams and external vendors to resolve issues and advance platform needs
• Documents business processes, system requirements, procedures, support materials, and training resources
• Supports Primary Workspace Administrators and users with system questions, configuration needs, access, and issue resolution
• Supports FaithBase and other connected applications, including access, configuration, testing, and issue coordination
• Participates in roadmap planning, enhancement discussions, and prioritization of ServeWell and ministry-platform needs

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

 Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, product support, project coordination, or enterprise application support, preferably in non-profits, NGOs, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience gathering and documenting business and system requirements, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong documentation skills
• Experience with user acceptance testing, issue tracking, process documentation, and supporting system or platform changes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to translate ministry and user needs into clear requirements and actionable system changes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business, technical, ministry, and vendor teams
• Passion for impacting people’s lives through sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms, integrations, permissions, workflow automation, and enterprise application support
• Experience with agile methodologies, product support practices, or low-code/no-code platforms
• Experience supporting LMS or enterprise platform implementations and system migrations is preferred
• Familiarity with APIs, JSON, SSO, and system integrations; language skills are a plus for international collaboration

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to meet deadlines and work extended hours if 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.