[Hiring] Content Editor @Lifeway Christian Resources

Role Description

Lifeway is seeking a skilled Content Editor II to develop and edit for preschool curriculum and short-term studies for kids. In this role, you will ensure every resource is theologically sound, biblically accurate, and aligned with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 — equipping churches with content they can trust. You will partner with authors, ministry leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape resources that foster meaningful Bible study experiences. This is a high-impact editorial role for someone with deep theological knowledge, strong writing instincts, and a passion for serving the Church.

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Perform substantive editing to ensure theological accuracy, biblical fidelity, and alignment with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 across all assigned resources
• Edit nuanced or doctrinally sensitive content with care, enhancing clarity, tone, structure, and instructional flow
• Create original content, significantly rewrite or adapt writer submissions, and contribute to outlines, teaching frameworks, and product structure
• Apply Lifeway style and grammar standards, make copyfitting decisions, and ensure excellence in readability and accuracy across formats
• Collaborate with Production Editors and designers to support high-quality, on-time delivery across print, digital, and multimedia channels
• Build relationships with assigned authors, contract writers, and contributors — providing constructive editorial guidance to sharpen their theological clarity and instructional effectiveness
• Engage with ministry leaders and church practitioners to understand audience needs, emerging trends, and real-world ministry challenges that inform editorial decisions
• Conduct targeted research to strengthen biblical, archaeological, theological, or contextual accuracy within resources
• Mentor and support other editors on editorial processes and theological alignment
• Participate in planning meetings, ministry conversations, and cross-team discussions to contribute editorial insight and advance divisional goals
• Limited travel: 2-4 times per year, typically overnight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Childhood Development, English, Biblical Studies, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Education, Theology, Biblical Studies, or a related field (preferred)
• Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.) (not required)
• 3+ years of editorial or content development experience
• 3+ years of preschool and/or kids ministry related experience (part-time church staff, teaching ministry, volunteering or similar)
• Editing expertise across manuscript review, theological accuracy, and instructional design
• Strong editorial judgment aligned with Scripture and the Baptist Faith & Message 2000
• Clear written and verbal communication when partnering with authors, contributors, and cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to independently manage multiple overlapping editorial projects
• Content creation skills including original writing, rewriting, and curriculum framework development
• Digital literacy and familiarity with publishing workflows across print and digital formats
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church
• Knowledge of Southern Baptist church culture and ministry structures
• Ability to travel to the Middle Tennessee area 2-4 times annually for team gatherings

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences (Preferred)

• Experience developing Bible study resources or curriculum in a ministry-focused environment
• Experience with publishing software (i.e. InCopy)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more