Summer 2027 Internship Program

Description

Is God calling you to ministry?

For over 75 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 Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Internship Program provides college students and recent graduates with opportunities to gain practical experience while using their skills to help advance BGEA’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Interns serve in various departments and ministry areas at BGEA locations in Charlotte or Asheville, North Carolina. Department assignments and specific projects vary based on ministry needs and available internship opportunities. Throughout the program, interns work alongside experienced BGEA staff, contribute to meaningful projects and day-to-day ministry operations, and gain exposure to the work and mission of BGEA.

Job Summary –The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) Internship Program provides college students and recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience serving within a Christian ministry environment. Interns work alongside experienced ministry staff and contribute to projects, programs, and day-to-day operations within their assigned department while developing skills and gaining practical experience in their area of assignment.

This summer term of the Internship Program begins on Wednesday, May 19, 2027, and concludes on Friday, July 30, 2027. Applications must be submitted no later than December 5, 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.

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

• Performs duties and responsibilities associated with the assigned internship, which will vary based on department, ministry needs, and specific projects
• Assists with departmental projects, programs, events, initiatives, and day-to-day operations as assigned
• Works alongside BGEA staff to gain practical experience and an understanding of departmental functions and ministry operations
• Completes assigned projects and responsibilities accurately, thoroughly, and within established timelines
• Conducts research, gathers information, prepares materials, and provides administrative, operational, technical, creative, or project support as applicable to the assigned department
• Participates in meetings, training, ministry activities, and other learning opportunities related to the internship assignment
• Collaborates effectively with staff, fellow interns, volunteers, and other ministry partners
• Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to assist with changing priorities and ministry needs throughout the internship
• Follows BGEA policies, procedures, guidelines, and departmental practices while carrying out assigned responsibilities
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality when working with ministry, donor, employee, financial, technical, or other sensitive information, as applicable to the internship assignment

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties and assists with special projects as assigned
• Provides support for ministry events, activities, or departmental needs as opportunities arise
• May assist other departments or ministry areas with projects or activities related to the overall internship experience

Job Specifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Obtaining or obtained a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
• Analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to serve where needed within the assigned department and ministry
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established timelines
• Ability to learn new processes, systems, and responsibilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion

internship Expectations

• This is a full-time, in-person internship based at a BGEA ministry location in Charlotte or Asheville, North Carolina, depending on the internship assignment.
• Interns are expected to participate fully in the established internship program, departmental activities, and ministry opportunities throughout the summer term.
• Specific schedules, responsibilities, projects, and work locations will vary according to departmental assignment and ministry needs.
• Interns may be asked to participate in ministry events or activities outside their primary department as part of the overall internship experience.
• Interns are expected to respect the guidelines and expectations associated with BGEA-provided housing, including host-family arrangements.

Internship Benefits

• Paid internship
• BGEA-provided housing during the internship term; housing may include placement with a BGEA employee host family or another BGEA-arranged accommodation
• Complimentary lunch at BGEA dining facilities during scheduled workdays
• BGEA-related travel expenses covered in accordance with ministry travel policies
• Opportunities to gain practical experience while serving alongside experienced BGEA staff
• Exposure to BGEA ministries, programs, and operations
• Opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and participation in the ministry life of BGEA

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.