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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.
From The Field India: Serving With Friends
Olivia Lasater shares her experiences being abroad on Immersion in India and how thankful she is for her education in the Bible. She testifies to the relationships she has and is building—she connects this to how important friends are to Jesus.
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.
An Open Letter Regarding Cult Allegations
An open letter regarding an online campaign to discredit our college and ministry as a cult.
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.
From the Field El Salvador: Demosfe Organic Garden Distinctives
Jameson Parker, alumni of The Institute for GOD and manager of Hopewell Gardens, presents some distinctives of DEMOSFE, our organic garden in El Salvador, as well as an update on a recent project carried out by our immersion team.
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.
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.
How missions experiences expand my classroom experience
Olivia Lasater, a current student, shares how her classroom experience is influenced and expanded because of her time on the mission field.
For Release: GOD Int’l Announces Summer Internship to East Africa
GOD International announces the 2023 Summer Internship to East Africa, open to a select group of 15 students.
Student POV: Chapel Featuring Public Health
The GOD International public health team recently facilitated our weekly chapel. Student ambassador Liv Lasater gives a recap.
Institute students help Congolese refugee church begin youth group
Angel Nibaruta, a refugee from the Congo, works together with other Institute students to provide a youth group experience for other refugee youth.
All Charges Dropped against Gregg and Tara Garner
Institute Founder and President Gregg Garner and his wife Tara have been cleared of all fraud charges against them by District Attorney General.
5 Tips to Lessen Culture Shock when Traveling Abroad and Back
Read five tips for lessening the impact of culture shock when studying abroad and doing international missions, written by Professor Nathan Cameron.
Virtual Worship is not the same. Why Christians should keep gathering post-COVID.
Institute alum Rylan Aaseby explores why virtual worship is not enough and why Christians must return to in-the-flesh worship experiences.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Marco Arroyo
Institute alumni Marco Arroyo overcame incredible obstacles to learn the Bible in his second language. Learn about his continued life of service to God and the people of Latin America.
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.
Institute for G.O.D. students take no breaks in service during pandemic
College students from the Institute for Global Outreach Developments International (G.O.D.) in Nashville continue volunteering despite global pandemic, providing consistency of care.