THANK THE LORD for the 42 students who graduated from 11 countries. PRAY that the Lord continue to bless and demultiply their transformational impact in their communities. THANK THE LORD for the growth in friendships and trust among the staff, faculty and board members during the face-to-face meetings around the graduation weekend. Dr. Orlando Rivera, a BGU professor, passed away in May leaving his wife, Nancy with 10 children, 7 of whom are adopted. Could you please PRAY for Nancy and the children as they seek to make sense of life … [Read more...]
Prayer Request – June 2018
Hot Off the Press!
Dr. Gea Gort, a BGU alum who specializes in researching and teaching on Business as a Mission (BAM), has just co-authored and published a new text entitled BAM Global Movement. This book takes a very informed global approach to BAM. Each chapter’s introduction focuses on one aspect of BAM, while the rest of the chapter provides case studies of BAM practices all over the world and in a variety of spheres and activities.God is a missional God. I can still hear our former Board of Regents Chair, Dr. Glenn Smith, emphatically tell our students: … [Read more...]
A Personal Report on the Kuala Lumpur Immersion
What brings students and professors from five continents, 10+ countries together in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? BGU’s current overture! I never thought I would learn so much about globalization and diversity during that 2-week immersion, but I did."People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 13:29)My name is Krisztina Oláh, living and working in Budapest, Hungary. I started my BGU DTL journey in the fall of 2017, and this is my second semester. Besides my … [Read more...]
Taste of Heaven
Would you like to find out what a taste of heaven can look like? I personally think of a community of 200 people from the Caribbean, South America, Canada, Europe (East and West), Russia, Australia, all regions of Africa, many nations in Asia, and even some from the USA (less than 25%). This is a current snapshot of BGU’s active students. At any time of the day or night, at least one BGU student, somewhere around the globe, is practicing and reflecting on how to impact his or her community with Kingdom values and perspectives. At any time of … [Read more...]
BGU Commencement Speech – Dr. Gwen Dewey, June 2, 2018
Members of the Bakke Graduate University Board of Directors, Board of Regents, President Smith, faculty, family and friends, and most importantly, the class of 2018, I would like to thank you for this honor and say “Congratulations to this great class of 2018 leaders!” Today is a joyous occasion as we celebrate you, the class of 2018!I would like to start my remarks with the question on all of your minds; why is she our commencement speaker? Usually, Commencement speakers are selected from great outside leaders of note, like Tim Cook, CEO … [Read more...]
