The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
From the Field India: Walking through Old Delhi
Lily McDaniel reflects on her experience in Old Delhi, and the Bible that she’s learned, and how the two intersect.
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.
S2E17 - College in the Age of AI (Transcript)
This week’s College Conversations podcast revolves around the impact of AI, specifically generative predictive text models like ChatGPT, on education. Institute President Gregg Garner alongside professors Jeffrey Sherrod and Benjamin Reese discuss concerns such as plagiarism, the erosion of critical thinking skills, and the oft-used comparison of AI to calculators.
Understanding your 24-25 Scholarship Offer
A review of our recent “Understanding your Scholarship Offer” webinar for incoming students in 24-25. Whether you’re already accepted or looking into it, this blog will help you understand our financial model to set you up to graduate debt free.
Student Accountability Groups: Building a Lifelong Value
This blog highlights our Accountability Group program, which is part of the Student Life department at the Institute for G.O.D. Undergraduate students are placed in an accountability group where they practice vulnerable, honest conversations.
College Conversations Season 1, Episode 8: Real Talk with Students: What’s Life Actually Like at College? (Transcript)
Jeff Sherrod hosts a candid conversation with three Institute students, each at a unique stage in their college experience. Debbie Castellanos, a freshman, Jacob Olivera, a transfer student with a degree already under his belt, and Lauren Garrison, a senior, share their personal reflections on transitioning into and out of college. This episode offers a diverse perspective on the challenges and triumphs of college life, providing valuable insights for anyone navigating or about to embark on their own academic journey at The Institute.
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.
If God called us to do Something, Is Training Necessary - won’t God make a way?
God’s called you. Now what? Now the hard part - the preparation to get you ready to do what he’s called you to. Professor Nathan Cameron explores why preparation is necessary for any calling from God.
How Do You Know God’s Voice?
Ever felt moved to do something or thought you heard a voice telling you to make a certain decision, and then you had to stop and think: was that God? If so, is there a way to know for sure?How do we distinguish between the prompts of the Holy Spirit and the whispers of our own subconscious?…
The Institute featured in NACCAP's THE Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities
The Institute for GOD is now featured in NACCAP’s THE Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities for the first time.
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.
Alumni Story: From Deathbed to New Life - Keith Turner’s COVID Testimony
Keith Turner, a second-degree student at The Institute for GOD, battled COVID for eight months. Read his story of walking into life alongside his friends.
Elise Gerard: Prepared for a Life of Service
Brett Madron does a spotlight article on Institute alumni Elise Gerard, who, after receiving a double major at The Institute, went on to become a Certified Professional Midwife and continue serving mothers in need in Latin America.
Student Testimony: Olivia
Olivia B. testifies about what she's learned about the Bible at the Institute for G.O.D. International, and how it's changing her response to life's inevitable trials.
Traveling to the third world made me a better Bible interpreter.
Institute Dean Jeffrey Sherrod talks about his experience teaching the Bible in India, and how experiences in the third world have changed the way he reads the Bible.
Why Every College Student should Study Abroad
Institute Alumni Ashley Moore writes what she learned in her studies abroad, and why every college student should consider doing them.
Institute Staff attends ABHE’s 74th Annual Conference
A handful of administrative faculty, board members, and Founder/President Gregg Garner attended the conference, gaining insight and experience and sharing our own with the hundreds of other colleges and seminaries at the ABHE.
Generosity in the ABHE
That's what happened this week when we welcomed Larry Griffin, President of Mid South Christian College of Memphis, TN, to our campus in Nashville. Connected by a mutual friend, John Savage of The Savage Group out of Seattle. Institute President Gregg Garner gave Mid South President Larry Griffin a tour of our campus. Then, the two discussed the future of both institutions.
Dual Enrollment: A Cure for Senioritis
If you're a high school senior and just ready to be done, try dual enrollment. Maximize your time, explore a college option, and gain credits at the same time. The Institute is offering a dual enrollment course this Spring called Mission-Driven Service, designed to prepare you for your summer mission experience.