From a secular organizational standpoint, there are many things that could be said for, and against…read morethe institution, but on the whole its management is reasonably competent. I had various experiences with the staff, but I would say the majority are professional and nice people to interact with. So I would give 4 stars from a secular perspective. However, regarding the biblical/theological/missionary aspect, I should be grieved to report that the school fundamentally misunderstands both the gospel and the great commission. I hope to enlarge this review at some point for the benefit of others but to succinctly state this, the basic truths such as who is the LORD, what is sin, how can a sinner be saved, the need of the new birth, how can a person know if he has been truly converted, etc. are not only lacking in emphasis, but when they are touched on at all, are handled carelessly and are full of many soul-destroying errors. There is much emphasis on a kind of "Christian experience" which one cannot find taught in the Scriptures, and the students are generally assumed to be converted because they have some kind of zeal for missions. Much of the teaching on missions, evangelism, the bible, etc. is very misguided because the foundation of the house is built on sand. Much is said about the Holy Spirit, but His primary work applying the redemption purchased by Christ is scarcely mentioned. I was a student in 2019 who was very zealous for "evangelism" and "missions", reading the Bible, etc. and only several years later discovered that I was headed to a lost eternity unless I came to a saving knowledge of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. For a very short summary of what I believe to be a biblical understanding of the following, refer to: How a sinner may be saved - https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/spiritual-help/how-may-a-sinner-be-saved/ True conversion - https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/spiritual-help/how-may-someone-know-if-they-are-truly-saved/ Great Commission - https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/2023/01/the-great-commission/ If you only read one thing, I especially recommend the Westminster Shorter Catechism, which I sincerely believe (and I don't say this with any malice or sarcasm at all) contains more truth in it than everything I was taught at BGU. Here is a place where you can read it for free, it provides a summary of what the Bible teaches and is full of Scripture proofs. https://relight.app/resource/WSC If you get one book, I highly recommend this one, which is a very helpful guide through the foundational truths of the Bible that are so important to where our souls will spend eternity, the great commission, and everything else https://www.reformationscotland.org/product/bible-truth-explored/ I wish I could have said more positive about my time at Bethany, but I sincerely hope what I wrote will be helpful to anyone considering attending. My encouragement would be, rather than attending, and "building a house of missions on sand" take the time to read what I've shared above and seek out the soundest church you can find where the minister preaches law and gospel and where the worship is organized, not according to what we enjoy or what feels good to us, but according to what the Saviour has appointed. If you have no interest in reading what I've linked but feel eager to head to the school anyway and become a missionary, I would tenderly warn you that this attitude will hurt your own soul and the souls of others more than you know.

I have known Bethany Global University for about three years now and I have worked as a volunteer…read morewith campus events from time to time. It saddens me that the school has gotten (albeit a small number) of very low reviews. I hope that with my review, I can bring to light some of the misunderstandings. First off, let's get it right on the table. This college is NOT for everyone (but isn't closed off to anyone). It is a Christian school which follows Christian ideals and beliefs. The teaching and living will be Christ-centered and you will be stretched and challenged during your college experience. If that is not your cup of tea, then you will not like this school. This college is also considered a missions college. It has one goal in mind - to prepare students for the mission field to share the Gospel of Jesus with people all around the world. If you do not want to do that with your life, this college is NOT for you. The classes and experiences prep you to be a missionary and a Christian leader for Jesus globally or locally in your world. Sure, is that a narrow focus? Yes, but that is what they were designed and created to do. You cannot hate a business for doing what they want to do with the resources they have. Should I mandate that a vegan butchery sell real meat? No, I just should go to a butcher that sells real meat if that is what I truly want. What is unique and cool about this school is that it is a working college, meaning that you work to pay for your tuition. There are a number of jobs on campus from working in a coffee shop, helping out at a daycare, working in the campus kitchen, or assisting with campus events. I like that model because that means that you leave college with a degree in hand with little to no debt whatsoever. How many colleges can claim that? Another cool aspect of this college is that you get to go overseas for 1 1/2 years to do mission work at a designated ministry site in places like Thailand, France, Kenya, Georgia, or right here in the Twin Cities. That way, you get a taste of what it is like to be a missionary in a foreign environment and use the skills and knowledge you just obtained to help you thrive (as well as having dedicated staff right along with you helping each step of the way). When it comes to living on campus, the college prescribes to living in a way that the Bible says one should. That will ruffle some people's feathers but once again it is a Christian college and they have every right to do it. All of us struggle with that since the ideals that the Bible set are lofty but the campus makes sure to have staff and faculty who are able to live life with the students and provide guidance and support when needed. Many times though the student doesn't ask, instead trying to live life on their own strength. I think that is why some people get burned here; they never speak up or ask for help. Seriously, I personally know many of the staff onsite and they want to help students flourish and thrive, both in their relationship with God but also in their every day relationships and life. Finally, the staff on campus are amazing. Real, down to earth people who want to share the love of Jesus with others and want to raise and build up strong Christ followers and believers. The staff care so much for each student, I have heard so many stories from students who have been impacted in so many ways by the faculty on campus. It isn't just about the grades or the school's mission, the staff care very deeply about each student and what they are going through each day of their lives. And to make sure I am not making this review too weighty, the school does do a lot of fun and exciting activities as well. I recently helped lead a group of students to climb Hallet Peak in Estes Park, Colorado; what an awesome experience! There are also numerous parties, camp outs, and other social events to make this time in your life amazing. *A word of advice before I go. If someone thinks differently than you, instead of pushing away or writing that person off, talk to that person and get to know why they believe what they believe. Many times, we make assumptions that are wrong and only hurt ourselves in the process. This is a good life skill that can/should be done across the board in every interaction we have with people. It isn't just for religion either; it can be for politics, sports, way of life, etc. Open-mindedness DOESN'T mean you have to agree and prescribe to everything but it does mean that you are willing to have a conversation and listen in a non-judgmental way.

My family and I have had such poor experiences at this school...My partner and I have had comments…read moremade to us that border on homophobic & racist by the school leadership, and our children have been excluded and neglected by teaching staff. We are a strict family and hold our kids to a high behavior standard, but when they get rambunctious in completely trivial ways the teachers and staff react excessively compared to how they handle the kids (who exhibit the exact same rambunctious behavior that manifests itself in the exact same ways) who, apparently, are more in line with their "vision" of how the school should look and the kinds of kids that "should" go there. We have had (mostly) wonderful, very positive experiences at other Minneapolis Schools, with (mostly) excellent academics and teachers...we wanted the montessori experience but this place makes a mockery of it's philosophy.

Armatage is really awesome and they have great teachers and a principle who takes good care of the…read moreschool. It is a great place to learn all subjects due to the Montessori aspect to it. They have great after school programs too, like the annual kids on broadway show where the third through fifth graders perform scenes of various musicals. Another program is the Armatage rope power, which is a program for kids third through fifth grade. Learning jump roping skills to perform them to the school. They have other after school programs that teach you things like ukulele and Spanish. We have thoroughly enjoyed the last 4 years there.

I'm a previous student of this school. while it's very good education wise, it sucks in many other…read moreareas. The students and community there are horrible, lots of fights and drugs, the teachers don't do much about it except maybe gard the bathroom. It has poor budgeting, our lunches are soggy pizza and wet bread while there building a whole other facility in the parking lot, I'm sure there are other reasons behind that but from a students perspective it's kinda sucky. If it's your only option it's not horrible but wouldn't recommend.

The food is not quite exquisite enough for my taste, but will do to fuel me throughout the day as I…read moreface academic challenges.

This is a very nice campus, converted from the Golden Valley Lutheran university…read more Lots of light all over and nice open spaces. The arts abound all over the school. They feature a public library, on-campus housing for students from outside of the metro area and very caring staff. There is no transportation to or from school but this is a special school. The admission process is multi-stage with academic and art panel review. The school is for kids who really want to focus on art full time. They have limited extra curricular opportunities and partner with Groves academy for some sports. If you know someone who wants to focus on art at a young age this might be the place for them. This is a free public arts school white a private school feel.

Like everything else in life, you get out what you put in. I know many successful graduates from…read moreJob Corps all around the country. I myself am a successful graduate from the Atterbury Job Corps Center in Indiana. Graduated in 1979 and transferred to the Advanced Career Employment Training program (ACET) located in downtown Minneapolis. I was enrolled in the Computer Technology program at Control Data Institute and after graduation I was hired by Control Data Corporation. I retired this past October from State service and will soon be receiving a pension from Control Data as well as, a pension from the State of Minnesota. So there are many many successful students all over the country. And if you guys had your head on straight you could be one of the success stories. Quit focusing on the negatives and start working on improving your situations. If you had a positive mind set, you may have graduated from High School and been in college by now instead of pissing moaning and belly aching your lives away. In a few years you will run into some of these Job Corps students you probably roomed with, and will most likely be asking them for a hand out. Do you want to succeed in life or do you want to take your place on a freeway ramp? The choice is yours to make, so decide quickly, cause you aren't getting any younger and your chances in life are running out! To those students who chose to "Join the Corps" I encourage you to work hard to reach your goals, they are achievable and within your grasp!!! Pay no mind to these whiners and undisciplined souls, for they are headed, no where. Its now 2018, any updates??? R.C.

If your child is off track on life and needs a constructive focus, Job Corp can help them finish…read morehigh school, get a GED, learn any number of marketable skills that'll pay them significantly more than minimum wage, live on campus, and do it all for free. College or poverty shouldn't be their only choice.

if someone told me i was dead i wouldn't be suprised because for the past 2 years i have lived…read morethrough hell. . the principal is textbook defention of fake. her voice. her personality. her b00bs all fake. don't recommend unless u want ur kids to be suicidal.

What do you say about a public school as old as Valley Middle School? Mind you, is 42 years old…read moreactually old in building age? Does a public middle school warrant a review? All I can say is that this school really appears to try. Yes, I would conjecture it's all about the money (conjecture being the $10.00 word of the day). However, the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) program that is hot in education news does appear to be in full throttle. I do think the school is a bit behind in the STEM program, but that is mere speculation (yesterday's word of the day). The 3:AM summary? If someone with children thinking about moving into the area happens to read this, know that Valley Middle School is pretty good.

great sped department and great teachers they will fight for you and will listen to you and figure…read moreout a way to make it happen

I came to Edina Community Education Services for a Zumba class with Katherine McGraw. My friend and…read moreI paid the drop-in rate, but you can sign up for different sessions and pay about $9 a class. They are currently being held Saturday mornings. We had a lot of fun moving and grooving to Katherine's tunes. She has a good mix of Latin, Hip-Hop and Pop music. Her instruction was very good and we had little trouble following her. It's clear she's been dancing for quite a while. This was a decent workout and I would definitely suggest Katherine's Zumba class for beginner-intermediate. I personally like my Zumba a little faster paced, but if you're new to this style then she'll be great because she explains the steps and none of them were complicated. Also, the class isn't crowded, which makes it easier to see what she is doing.