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Becoming What God Intended 

is an educational non-profit founded by Dr. David Eckman 29 years ago

BWGI offers a comprehensive, 5-Course Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Concentration for individuals, organizations, churches, seminaries, and Bible schools around the world.

Our Vision

To ignite Christians leaders to inspire others to participate in the life of the Trinity by breaking down barriers that prohibit a growing, healthy relationship with God the Father.
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What people are saying about Dr. David Eckman's material

"is profoundly biblical" | "helps us to know Abba Father" | "is powerfully insightful" | #saved my life | #is material you can trust

“Dr. Eckman isolates the issues people have
and gives solutions
in a way that’s fresh
and profoundly biblical.

- Josh McDowell,
author of over 150 books
“I especially like what Dr. Eckman writes about the imagination. I’m a big believer in submitting our imaginations to the Holy Spirit in order to allow Him to ‘reprogram our minds’ about who our Abba-Father really is.”

-Steve McVey,
author of Grace Walk
“God has given David powerful insights to help people discover
who they are in Christ and show them what a huge difference this truth can make in everyday life.”

- Chip Ingram,
author of The Invisible War
“David is a man you
can trust. 
His
teaching resonates
with God’s wisdom
and compassion.”

-Stu Weber,
author of Tender Warrior & Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart

The 5-Course Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Courses

The 5-courses have been developed by Dr. David Eckman, who was a pastor for over 16 years and a former Vice-President and Dean of Western Seminary in the heart of the Bay Area, California, Sacramento, and Oregon.

Tens of thousands of pastors, small-group leaders, lay leaders and enthusiastic participants all around the world have been transformed by this material and have trained others. Now there is a systematic and effective way for you to be trained too. 

FOUNDATION

BC101
 Becoming
What God Intended

SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCES

BC102
Head to Heart 

THEOLOGICAL BACKBONE

BC103
Theology of Romans 

MANAGEMENT

BC104
Theology
 of Emotions

EVANGELISM

BC105
Skills for Living - A Bridge for the Gospel

About Dr. David Eckman

   50 years of biblical research

Our content is the life work of Dr. David Eckman who has spent over 50 years in Biblical research. He is an instructor in the disciplines of spiritual life formation, and he has spent countless hours counseling and discipling individuals. The result is a uniquely gifted individual who effectively communicates God’s truths to a hurting world. David grew up in a dysfunctional family. He found emotional freedom when he finally experienced how God truly loved him. In 1997 he founded BWGI Ministries, which fosters spiritual transformation through helping people all around the world understand who they are in Christ.

 Credentials

David Eckman, Ph.D., has been a pastor for 16 years, followed by 7 years as a Dean and Executive Vice-President for Western Seminary in San Jose and Portland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Philosophy (Hebrew Studies and Old Testament). He studied at Oxford University in England from 1982-1986 to work on his doctorate and received his Ph.D. in Old Testament and Hebrew from Golden Gate Seminary. Dr. Eckman was a member of the National Association of Hebrew Professors and was supervised by Professor James Barr at Oxford University. James Barr was widely acknowledged as one of the leading Hebrew scholars of the English-speaking world.

 Author of books & contributor to the New King James Study Bible 

Dr. Eckman is an author of over a dozen books and an international speaker and educator. David Eckman is also a contributor to other books, such as the New King James Study Bible, “Micah through Malachi: Commentary on the Minor Prophets,” and “Who's Afraid of the Holy Spirit?: An Investigation into the Ministry of the Spirit of God Today.”

    Making an impact

During his over 25-year career at Western Seminary, he was responsible for training in spiritual life for over 3,000 students. Those he has trained have taken that training to many tens of thousands of others. Moreover, at the same time, he was involved in the community 
evangelism involving thousands of participants. He is active in ministry in North America and Asia, where many thousands have heard him teach on the spiritual life. Many more have read his books on spiritual life in English and other languages.

What makes our courses unique?

Biblical material

Dr. Eckman spent 50 years in Biblical research. He has a BA, M.Div., M.Th., and Ph.D. (Hebrew & Old Testament). He studied at Oxford University, England & was supervised by James Barr.

Proven

We have a 98% satisfaction rating from students. Our material has been used in over 15 countries and throughout North America.

Trusted

Seminaries, Bible schools, and organizations have used our material.  The material is cross-cultural and in multiple languages.

Time-tested method

Unique method of teaching that follows the Biblical pattern of discipleship & evidence-based pedagogical methods.

Evidenced Based Teaching 

BWGI uses evidence-based learning techniques, sound pedagogical theories, and engaging activities that foster transformation and deep learning.

Experienced faculty

Faculty of nine individuals with a combined experience of 250+ years.

Associations & Affiliates

BWGI is an ICETE Associate.  ICETE is a global community, sponsored by seven regional associations (ATA, ABHE, ECTE, ACTEA, and more) of theological schools, to enable international interaction and collaboration among all those concerned for the enhancement of evangelical theological education worldwide.
Columbia International University is dedicated to educating students from a biblical worldview, equipping them with the knowledge, character, and skills to impact the nations with the message of Christ.

Over 100 Years of Faithful Impact
Since 1921, Columbia International University has been preparing students for ministry, leadership, and service worldwide. CIU's history is built on faith, vision, and a relentless commitment to preparing leaders who will transform the world for Christ. 

Becoming What God Intended

is an educational non-profit founded 
by Dr. David Eckman, 29 years ago in 1997.
BWGI offers a comprehensive, 5-Course Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Concentration for individuals, organizations, churches, seminaries, and Bible schools around the world.
Write your awesome label here.

The 5-Course Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Courses

The 5-courses have been developed by Dr. David Eckman who was a pastor for over 16 years and a former Vice-President and Dean of Western Seminary in the heart of the Bay Area, California, Sacramento, and Oregon.

Now, these seminary-level courses are being made available to all. Tens of thousands of pastors, small-group leaders, lay leaders and enthusiastic participants all around the world have been transformed by this material and have trained others. 

The 5-Course Spiritual Formation & Discipleship Courses

BC101 - Becoming What God Intended:

BC102 - Head to Heart

BC103 - Theology of Romans

BC104 - Theology of Emotions

BC105 - Skills For Living: