By: Julia Oates As a college student who is a few months away from graduating with an Education in Missions degree, I am frequently met with the question, “What’s your…
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How BGU’s Focus on Worship & Prayer Helped Grow My Faith
By: A BGU Senior, class of 2023 “God, I look to you, you’re where my help comes from, give me wisdom. You know just what to do…” During my first…
How Learning Islamic Phrases Strengthened My Journey as a Christ Follower
By: Bethany Global University Senior navigating returning “home” from Global Internship November 2022 If you were to tell me a year ago, I would move overseas and be shaped by…
With Just a Pinch of Salt, Kenya Became Home
Transitioning back to life in America, my mind often wanders to memories from Kenya. Even before moving overseas for the 13-month Bethany Global University (BGU) Global Internship, I felt called…
A Fresh Taste for Life – A Global Internship Perspective
The first time I walked into the local market, it was a busy morning. Taxis, cars, and motorcycles filled the streets, and sounds of children’s laughter and women bargaining in…
What Degrees Should Missionaries Earn to Make a Lasting Impact?
Choosing a university requires thoughtful consideration. It’s a big decision! On top of it all, if you are interested in becoming a missionary or being in ministry, you may wonder…
Practical Training Positions at BGU
Hello! If you are reading this blog then you are probably considering BGU as your college of choice! This blog is all about the PT (Practical Training) positions that BGU…
Top Six Ways to Worship
Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the Great I Am. Our heavenly Father is worthy of more worship than we ever hope to give him, which is one of…
God’s Call to Local and Global Missions
If you’re anything like me, questions begin to fill your head when thinking about Local and Global missions. “Is one better than the other?” ” Which one has a greater…
Best 11 Tips for Studying as a College Student
Studying for college homework and exams can be hard. Especially if you are an avid procrastinator! Have you ever had this problem? You are sitting at your laptop trying to…
The 22 Best Things To Do In Minnesota
Being from Minnesota, I am constantly amazed by how many of my out-of-state friends know absolutely nothing about this gorgeous slice of the US — or even worse, think of…
10 Steps for Raising Support in Missions
Raising support can sometimes seem daunting and scary. But it doesn’t have to be. How do you raise support for missions? Missionaries raise support by first building relationships with people…