BGU graduates are serving in public and pastoral roles in Wuhan, Milan, Paris and other cities that have early experiences with the coronavirus. Some members of the BGU family have already been serving as SHALOM leaders in this COVID-19 pandemic for over two months. Yet now, almost all the BGU global family are directly affected.There are many of us who are scared, yet called to be brave. There are many of us confused, but called to provide direction. There are many of us who hurt, but called to be healers and comforters. We seek to rely … [Read more...]
BGU Prayers in the Current Global Crisis
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...]
Prayer request – April 2019
We ask students, faculty, and aumni to pray for the followings:PRAY for our new BGU students who are beginning with BGU this month. PRAY for BGU students, PRAY for protection over them and their families. PRAY for their time management as they begin a new semester. ASK the Lord to bring more of the students He has prepared for BGU, who have the vision and passion to bring Kingdom values to their workplaces and communities. ASK the Lord for His prompting for people to provide donations to help BGU finish out its fiscal year on … [Read more...]
Hope in the Smokes of Haiti – Report by BGU Student Valery Vital-Herne
The entire country of Haiti has been shut down since the 7th of February. Protestors are demanding justice in response to $3 billion worth of mismanaged funds by the former government. There are roadblocks everywhere, and the situation is getting worse as water, propane for cooking, and bread are rare. Hospitals cannot function. The President and the Prime Minister are arguing publicly on television. The national political situation is, in a word, tense.In the midst of this, I was in the northern region of Haiti, where I had been speaking … [Read more...]
Prayer Request – December 2018
In December, we ask students, alumni, and faculty to pray for the following needs:30-40 more students in classes for January 2019. Healing and restoration to health: Students, faculty, staff and friends have been diagnosed with serious issues, some close to us have suffered from death. BGU has a matching gift challenge of $50,000. Please prayerfully consider giving to assist meeting the match. Any gift size is so appreciated. Class of 2019 graduation is around the corner. You will recall how that last push to finish … [Read more...]
