Are you a city leader desiring the best insight and tools to transform your city through innovative new approaches to relief, development, and advocacy? Are you a younger leader or a leader in transition whom God has called to make a significant difference in your world? Do you need help to explore options that clarify your calling, and provide you with the tools to accomplish your goals? Them the MATL program is for you! The Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership (MATL) program continues to provide a safe space for leaders … [Read more...]
Charting the Way in an Era of Change
Transformational Leadership from and for Latin America
Since colonial times, Latin America has suffered violence and poverty, and this has limited the access to education for many. To this day, we are flooded with theologies and leadership philosophies that perpetuate those social challenges. In this context, the Community of Interdisciplinary Theological Studies (CETI by its initials in Spanish) opened a path for theologizing in a contextual and refreshing way. CETI fosters creative and dialogical participation from and for everyday life. In doing so, CETI contributes to experiencing and living … [Read more...]
Equipping Transformational Leaders in Innovative Ways
In a time of unique global challenges, BGU is responding by equipping transformational leaders in innovative ways. During the July 2020 module, 17 BGU leaders took a new course called Transformational Strategies for the Ice Age to help guide their organizations and cities through the uncharted waters of COVID-19. The outcomes of the course were incredible! BGU is also thinking through outside the box ideas to equip leaders through the preparation of an upcoming urban immersion course to Honduras in the April 2021 module. The possibilities are … [Read more...]
Proud to be a DTL Alumn
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...]
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...]
