The world is facing so many unique leadership challenges related to the impact of the pandemic. BGU has been adjusting in significant ways, and one way that we responded was by forming a new class called Transformational Strategies for the Ice Age* that was taught during the July 2020 module. The course was successful at equipping leaders to change course during these trying times that we’re living through. 17 leaders from Ethiopia, Kenya, Jamaica, South Africa, Guatemala, Haiti, and the United States produced some incredible projects that … [Read more...]
January 2021 Ice Age Course
2021 BGU Urban Immersions
With so many travel restrictions around the world, BGU’s signature urban immersion courses have been significantly impacted in 2020. Just like so many other institutions, BGU has had to pivot by adjusting urban immersion dates and through seeking out new ways to innovatively deliver the world class leadership training that we offer. I am actually very excited about the urban immersion opportunities that we’re planning to offer in 2021. We are hoping and praying that global travel will begin to open up in this coming year. We’ll continue to … [Read more...]
Equipping Transformational Leaders in Innovative Ways
In a time of unique global challenges, BGU is responding by equipping transformational leaders in innovative ways. During the July 2020 module, 17 BGU leaders took a new course called Transformational Strategies for the Ice Age to help guide their organizations and cities through the uncharted waters of COVID-19. The outcomes of the course were incredible! BGU is also thinking through outside the box ideas to equip leaders through the preparation of an upcoming urban immersion course to Honduras in the April 2021 module. The possibilities are … [Read more...]
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
About 15 years ago, I was a part of a group of leaders who launched a city-wide faith-based youth mentoring initiative in my city. To be honest, I was charged with leading a new urban ministry and I was completely unprepared for what I was about to experience. I was optimistic and passionate, but I lacked the tools to be able to thrive in a complex urban environment. Thankfully, someone handed me a book called Transforming Power by Robert Linthicum. That was the first book that I read about urban ministry, and it sent me on a path of … [Read more...]
Online Learning and Community – Dr. Bryan McCabe
“I miss spending time with my friends!” “This is so boring. My teacher is just talking at us through Zoom!” “I can’t focus because one of my classmates keeps spinning his Zoom profile while changing his background to random pictures!” These are just some of the frustrated statements that I’ve overheard from my teenage children over the past couple of weeks as their high school has transitioned from traditional classroom learning to online learning due to school closures related to COVID-19. It’s been a valiant effort on behalf of the … [Read more...]
