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...]
BGU’s Urban Immersion Course in NAIROBI, KENYA May 1–10, 2020
The Jesus Principles: Lead a Life That Even Death Can’t Stop
“Are you looking for a book to refresh your relationship with Jesus? Do you want to rekindle your fire for following Christ? Are you new to the Christian faith and want to go deeper faster in your growth? “The Jesus Principles” by Dr. Joseph Mattera is an incredible tool in your hand that will help you to do all of the above.Dr. Mattera has done it again, with this powerful and practical book that will challenge and empower you in your walk with Christ! As a pastor, I want to put a copy of this book in the hand of every long-time member as … [Read more...]
Bakke Graduate University to host an on-site Accreditation Evaluation Team Visit on October 7-10, 2019
Bakke Graduate University (BGU) will host a Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) on-site Evaluation Team at its campus in Dallas TX USA on October 7-10, 2019 for the purpose of evaluating the institution for Accreditation Reaffirmation. BGU has been nationally accredited by TRACS since 1992 and has reaffirmation visits every 10 years. Third-party comments are invited and may be addressed to: TRACS, 15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551.TRACS is approved by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally … [Read more...]
Men and Women Together – President’s Note August 2019
Women as equal partners is part of BGU’s DNA, name, and core values. However, all of this serves as a consistent aspiration for our journey, and never a excuse to say we’ve arrived at our goal.BGU was founded by a network of global leaders originally formed around a Billy Graham initiative called the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelism Urban Associates. In 2003, a consultant firm was hired to interview 70 of the top leaders of this network along with Seattle-area urban leaders to ask them what was needed to further their work. BGU was … [Read more...]
“READY, SET . . . WRITE: How to Prepare Yourself Before you Write and Publish Your Book”
BGU's Writers Community Fall SessionDate: Friday, September 13 th Time: 7 am PDT Presenter: Jacob BloemburgTopic/Description: “READY, SET . . . WRITE: How to Prepare Yourself Before you Write and Publish Your Book”Jacob Bloemberg moved with his family to Hanoi, Vietnam in 1997 to work at childrens homes. In 2005 he became the Lead Pastor of Hanoi International Fellowship, a thriving missional international church. HIF launched the Love Hanoi campaing in 2012, which over the years has become a citywide movement, inspiriting … [Read more...]
