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BWGI Certification · Spring 2027
Live on ZoomMorning & evening sectionsSelf-paced optionWorkbook in English & Chinese
Schedule Back to top ↑
USA & Europe: Wed, Jan 13 – Apr 28, 2027 · Asia & Australia: Thu, Jan 14 – Apr 29, 2027
Morning Section Europe, Middle East & Africa
- USA (Pacific)
- 9:00–10:30 am
- UK, Ireland & Ghana
- 5:00 pm
- Central Europe
- 6:00 pm
- Egypt & Rwanda
- 7:00 pm
- Kenya
- 8:00 pm
All times Wednesdays
Evening Section Americas, Asia & Australia
- USA – West (Wed)
- 4:00–5:30 pm PST
- USA – East (Wed)
- 7:00–8:30 pm EST
- Asia (Thu)
- 8:00–9:30 am HKT
- Brisbane (Thu)
- 10:00–11:30 am AEST
US times move 1 hour later after 3/14 (PDT/EDT)
What time is class for me?
Calculated in your browser for every week of the semester, including daylight saving changes.
Level 3 is self-paced and does not meet live. Local times outside the US may shift one hour after US Daylight Saving Time begins 3/14; the full weekly schedule is in the course syllabus.
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Meet the course with Dr. Eckman
BC101 Foundations of the Spiritual Life — Course Introduction
David Eckman, Ph.D.
Sample Session — Chapter 3
Acceptance & the Father
About the Course Back to top ↑
The 12 Biblical truths every Christian should know
Foundations of the Spiritual Life is a discipleship process that leads you to live within the life of the Trinity — to experience God as an Abba Father, Jesus as your identity before God, and the Holy Spirit as your Helper. The course lays a solid foundation for rich fellowship with the Triune God and for living out the Great Commandment.
Becoming What God Intended has been used by individuals, churches, and organizations such as Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) around the world for over 25 years. Join live with a group, or study independently at your own pace.
Course Materials Back to top ↑
Books you’ll use
Workbook Chapters Back to top ↑
What you’ll study
- Acceptance & Gratitude
- Acceptance & Worth
- Acceptance & the Father
- Acceptance & the Son
- Acceptance & the Holy Spirit
- Acceptance & Trust
- Acceptance & Our Identity
- Acceptance & Moods – Walking by the Spirit
- Acceptance & Fruit – Walking by the Spirit
- Acceptance & Prayer
- Acceptance & Sin
- Acceptance & Service
Weekly schedule, readings, and assignments for Spring 2027
Course Outcomes Back to top ↑
Deeply experiential & relational
You will experience
- God as a nurturing, affectionate Father
- Responding to His love and affection with love
- Your identification with Christ — and His with you
- That who you are matters more to the Father than what you do
- The Holy Spirit’s ministries in your life
You will be able to
- Define and defend a Biblically sound model of Christian maturity
- Minister to your own heart
- Evaluate models of spirituality with discernment
- Understand how spiritual change flows from God’s acceptance
Choose Your Level Back to top ↑
Study at every stage of the journey
Level 1
Certification Track
$450
$125 for M.A. in Ministry Studies students
Live meetings with Dr. Eckman, chapter videos plus “Part B” deep-dive videos, LMS exercises and discussions, assessments and mentoring, and training on how to teach and disciple others.
Level 2
Small Group Facilitator
$225
Live meetings with Dr. Eckman, chapter videos, LMS exercises and discussions. Equips you to facilitate small groups and disciple others with the workbook.
Level 3
Self-Paced Study
$200
Asynchronous online study for those who want to go through the course independently, on your own schedule.
Limit one registration per order — your registration is linked to the email you provide at checkout, and each participant completes a registration form.
Have questions? Email Us or call +1 925‑846‑6264