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From The Field Uganda: Students Living A Mission

This East Africa Immersion trip, Erin Gammill shares how she’s been blessed with the opportunity to help implement the first SLAM program in Uganda. She loved being behind the scenes and doing tasks to bring organization to the event, as well as getting to help with healthcare needs there.

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S2E22: College Conversations Podcast - “What I Learned On Mission Abroad & Why I Want To Go Again! - Part Two” (Transcript)

Join Institute for God professors Jeff Sherrod, Laurie Kagay and headmaster Gregg Garner as they discusses with Institute student; Jacob Oliveira his summer internship mission trip to Uganda, emphasizing intentional planning and transformative impact on one's relationship with God.

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S2E19: Summer on Mission Abroad - Testing Tomorrow’s Global Leaders (Transcript)

In this episode of the College Conversations podcast, host Jeff Sherrod sits down with Gregg Garner, president of The Institute for GOD, as well as Benjamin Reese and Laurie Kagay to discuss the importance of mission trips for college students. Guests share insights on what to look for when choosing a missions organization, emphasizing the significance of expert leadership and a focus on people over tasks. This episode provides invaluable guidance for prospective missions trip participants and their parents.

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Institute for GOD Students Set Out for El Salvador Immersion

Students from the Institute for GOD will engage in a six-week cultural immersion in El Salvador, participating in community service projects like youth programming and gardening. The experience fosters cultural exchange and personal growth while supporting GOD Latin America. This post details their preparation, activities, and the educational impact of their trip.

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Introducing the Certificate of Christian Practice - An Online Bible Program for Global Learners

The Institute is delighted to introduce the "Certificate of Christian Practice," an innovative online Bible program designed to cater to Christians across the globe. This new initiative is a testament to our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality biblical education to a diverse international audience.

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Bridging the Education Gap

Professor Benjamin Reese writes on the education gap that exists worldwide, preventing some from access to education, and what we can do about it.

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5 Reasons to Participate in #GivingTuesday

No matter your age, participation in Giving Tuesday is a helpful practice that can be good for your health and good for others. God commands his people to generosity, and Giving Tuesday is one day we can celebrate the practice together. Here are five big reasons why you should consider participating this year.

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