This time of the year we often reflect upon our accomplishments and disappointments from the last year and create new resolutions for the next. Yet studies demonstrate this yearly exercise to resolve to do things differently often results in failure within the first few weeks of the new year. Too often we blame ourselves adding to our shame and guilt. Perhaps the problem is more with the resolution exercise itself.Reflection on the past year is healthy. Setting goals for change in the upcoming year is healthy. Even making a resolution of … [Read more...]
Year End Reflections and New Year Resolutions
BGU Manila Urban Immersion – June 20-30, 2019
BGU is holding an urban immersion in Manila, Philippines, June 20-30, 2019, in conjunction with Lausanne’s Global Workplace Forum, which will run from June 25-29, which will be part of the BGU course. BGU participants will experience an in-depth city immersion in a city where many BGU alumni live as well as experience the broadest gathering of leaders who are seeking to serve God and influence their cultures through their workplace.It is essential that anyone who wishes to participate in this immersion (either student, alumni or audit … [Read more...]
The Importance of Your Social Activities
BGU is active on several social media platforms. We use YouTube to share videos. We also post news, articles, and announcements on Facebook and LinkedIn where students, alumni, faculty, and potential students may follow what's going on with BGU.I encourage you to watch a short video in which I share my suggestions on how to follow, like, and share messages in social media. Every time you join one of these platforms, you support BGU's communication, and you will help us to reach more and more people who just might be searching for a … [Read more...]
BGU Alumni Association is Being Formed
Greetings Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Friends of BGU!Earlier this year, Brad Smith had an epiphany. BGU (formerly NWGS) has been around since 1990 and we’ve graduated nearly 700 students since that time. That number represents many students and graduates and men and women who have a heart for mission and ministry. However, with all those students and graduates, it dawned on us that BGU didn’t have an Alumni Association that could offer comradery and support to both graduates and the school itself.With that epiphany behind us, … [Read more...]
Introducing the Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership
BGU is pleased to launch its Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership degree. This accredited degree program consists of four specializations all of which are designed to equip today’s leader to apply innovative Christ-centered leadership in the changing dynamics of today's world:Global Pastoral Leadership Global Urban Leadership Global Organizational Leadership Customized Mentored Leadership.The MATL 36-credit degree continues BGU’s tradition in scholar/practitioner studies, integrating theory, research, and on-the-job … [Read more...]
