BGU’s DMin has never been normal. Under new DMin Director Dr. Wayne Weathers, it stays true to its founding principles but is more relevant than ever to the needs of advanced, global, urban leaders.For several decades, the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree was the chosen path for pastors with MDiv’s who wanted to go to the next level in their studies and careers. The MDiv and DMin were intricately connected so that a DMin required a MDiv as a prerequisite. The emphasis of both degrees was local church ministry, mostly focusing on the … [Read more...]
BGU’s DMin – Always Innovative. Always Improving. Never Normal.
Consider a Year End gift to BGU
BGU like many organizations receives over 50% of its donations in November and December of each year. BGU’s lean operations means that much of this money goes directly to provide coaching, teaching, and services to equip BGU’s students to move toward graduation. Even students from non-developed economies pay much of their tuition costs. BGU provides hands-on mentoring to help students raise funds in their own nations for their education and the ministries they lead. However, BGU needs the contributions of its alumni, friends, and others to be … [Read more...]
Prayer Request – October 2019
Praise the Lord for a very positive accreditation visit earlier this month! Praise the Lord for a fantastic Dallas immersion experience with a group from 7 different nationalities ranging from Canada, Guyana, through to African countries! Praise the Lord for a strong start of this October term with 28 course offerings! PRAY for students and faculty as they cruise through their coursework! Continue to PRAY for health for staff, faculty, and students! … [Read more...]
Dallas City Immersion – Reflection by Dr. Bryan McCabe
Bakke Graduate University hosted leaders from many different parts of the world for a city immersion in Dallas, Texas from October 4-13, 2019. The group included 18 students in masters and doctoral level studies at BGU, plus many staff members, alumni, and stakeholders who joined the group at various points throughout the adventure. Each city immersion that BGU offers has a unique theme depending on the location, and the Dallas course focused on community development since part of the experience included participation in the Christian Community … [Read more...]
BGU’s Urban Immersion Course in NAIROBI, KENYA May 1–10, 2020
God become bigger to us when we experience His work and goodness through the eyes of cultures unlike our own. BGU’s urban immersions are transforming to us in very deep and profound ways. It is an experience in a different culture with new friends from man cultures all being awed by God in fresh ways in a contagious community of fellow God seekers from all over the world.For over fifteen years, BGU has been leading city immersions in the largest cities of four continents. BGU’s unique approach of engaging city leaders as professors allows … [Read more...]
