Women as equal partners is part of BGU’s DNA, name, and core values. However, all of this serves as a consistent aspiration for our journey, and never a excuse to say we’ve arrived at our goal.BGU was founded by a network of global leaders originally formed around a Billy Graham initiative called the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelism Urban Associates. In 2003, a consultant firm was hired to interview 70 of the top leaders of this network along with Seattle-area urban leaders to ask them what was needed to further their work. BGU was … [Read more...]
Men and Women Together – President’s Note August 2019
“READY, SET . . . WRITE: How to Prepare Yourself Before you Write and Publish Your Book”
BGU's Writers Community Fall SessionDate: Friday, September 13 th Time: 7 am PDT Presenter: Jacob BloemburgTopic/Description: “READY, SET . . . WRITE: How to Prepare Yourself Before you Write and Publish Your Book”Jacob Bloemberg moved with his family to Hanoi, Vietnam in 1997 to work at childrens homes. In 2005 he became the Lead Pastor of Hanoi International Fellowship, a thriving missional international church. HIF launched the Love Hanoi campaing in 2012, which over the years has become a citywide movement, inspiriting … [Read more...]
Prayer Request – August
Can we pray this month for families since they provide the foundation of the well-being of BGU's constituencies?Families of BGU staff members Families of BGU instructors Families of BGU students Families of BGU Board of Directors members Families of BGU Board of Regents membersThank you. … [Read more...]
Women in Leadership – Leadership by Women?
As a marketing and communication professional, I am interested in the issues of leadership and communication created by women. In my professional work, I’ve faced problems and conflicts which arose from the differences between male and female colleagues because of their communication style or working behavior. The 20th century saw such landmark changes as women having the right to vote, study, and work. Women became formally equal with males. Some analysts believe that in the 21st century, the world’s development will depend on the women who … [Read more...]
Women in Leadership Studies – Dr. Maria Pompea, August, 2019
The global stage has long presented a plethora of leadership models through the centuries, many of which depict how not to lead. Unfortunately, many of our current leaders exhibit extreme self-focus, power addiction and cultural insensitivity, as opposed to manifesting servant focused, life affirming, and transformational leadership qualities.But there is a better way. Heaven’s plan has always been to raise up men and women called to serve and lead with pure hearts. Clearly, humanity is in great need of ethical, caring, and integrity … [Read more...]
