We are always happy to share personal stories of our students. BGU students were exceptional already before they started their studies at Bakke Graduate University. They have something in common: they diligently build Christ's Kingdom on the Earth and serve as His stewards in communities where support is needed. These amazing God-sent people are eager to learn and develop their leadership skills while deepen their love and faith in the Lord. Let us present you three exceptional stories of our DTL alumni. Dr. Justin Beene is a young leader … [Read more...]
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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...]
DTL Open Forum – August 22, 2020
BGU Open Forums are an opportunity for new and prospective students to get an overview of the program being highlighted. It is also a time for perspectives to ask any question, hear from current students, and/ or alumni as well. We highlight different programs in each Open Forum. It is a very helpful experience for prospective and current students to ask questions, hear questions that may concern them, and get updates from the program director. It will be one hour total and this month will feature the DTL program as well as a short … [Read more...]
The Doctor of Transformational Leadership (DTL): Is This Program a God-Fit For You?
The DTL, BGU’s most popular academic program, is designed for leaders in organizations that are focused on urban relief, development or advocacy, education, counseling, business management or cultural influence, from a Christian perspective. This 40-academic hour degree has been uniquely designed for global leaders who want to transform the world around them for the Kingdom of God. Its curricula and content have been specifically designed to meet the needs of an elite group of global servants and leaders as every course provides for the … [Read more...]
Innovation by Both/And – President’s Note, August 2020
I am old enough to remember when cell phones were only for voice calls. In the 1980s, I would board an airplane awkwardly lugging: 1. a huge cell phone for voice calls; 2. a 20 lbs (9 kg) “portable computer” that that had floppy disks for a database, spreadsheets, and word processing; 3. a camera; and 4. a pager for texting. Four devices with separate bags, cords, memory cards and instruction manuals. They did not “talk” to each other. They were “either/or” devices each in their own functional silo. When the iPhone came out, it had the … [Read more...]
