This blog highlights the relaunch of the WECare Program, which connects college students with the elderly and widowed in the community to provide essential support and companionship. Rooted in faith and service, the initiative fosters meaningful connections across generations while addressing the practical and emotional needs of seniors.

The Institute for GOD is proud to announce its second formal year of the Professional Development program, connecting undergraduate students with workplace opportunities for a debt-free future.

An open letter regarding an online campaign to discredit our college and ministry as a cult.

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.

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.

In this episode of College Conversations, Jeff Sherrod, President Gregg Garner, and VP of Enrollment and Marketing Laurie Kagay discuss how colleges prepare students for the workforce. They explore the disconnect between graduates' readiness and employers' expectations, highlighting the importance of practical experiences and skills beyond a degree. The podcast also touches on the Institute for GOD's innovative approaches to addressing this issue.

Gregg, Jeff, and Laurie discuss the topic of discipleship on college campuses and the various programs available. They highlight the misconception that discipleship is solely about one's relationship with God and emphasize the importance of interactions with others, and college as the premier venue for discipleship (even above church). Listen and check out what cooperation is necessary between churches and colleges for discipleship to occur effectively.

The Institute for GOD has launched its first season of “College Conversations” — a podcast for college goers and their parents, facing a very different academic, economic, and social climate than previous generations. Hosted by Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod, the show invites interested students and families into discussions that range from the cost of college, the point of college, making friends, studying abroad, mental health, and more. It’s available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Olivia Lasater, a current student, shares how her classroom experience is influenced and expanded because of her time on the mission field.

The Institute staff ventured to Orlando, Florida for the ABHE’s 76th annual conference for its member schools. Take a look at some highlights!

Professor Shaun Galford shares about the educational staple that’s gone out of style and is now making a comeback: the associates degree.

Maybe you’ve heard of ZeeMee, a new staple in the college admissions process, and a way for students to make friends before they arrive on campus. Here’s our review.

The Institute is an official partner of ZeeMee — providing an app dedicated to helping students find their college community.

Dr. Marty Harris, Ph.D, and President of Latin America Bible Institute in California, was a visiting speaker in our weekly chapel event.

Growing in Christ isn’t an individual effort, it’s for individuals embedded in healthy communities. Learn why the Bible deals much more with communities than we give it credit for, and why community is essential to the Bible college experience.

Institute faculty, staff, and board attended the 75th annual Association for Biblical Higher Education alongside other North American Bible colleges.

Institute Professor and Librarian Benjamin Reese shares helpful tips to prepare you for college.