Lydia Winter shares a testimony about her immersion trip, the Word of God not returning void, and the growth in her and our community in East Africa.

Olivia Beaverson writes about a standout moment in Eastern Uganda, asking herself, “Is what we’re doing enough?” only to be assured that God is working beyond what she can see.

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.

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.

Hear a testimony from Simon Liley from the 2024 summer South East Asia immersion team as he reflects on the challenging circumstances he’s witnessed. One of the most difficult things for him being to hold onto the stories he’s heard as well as the realities of poverty that he’s seen around the world with the critical lens that God gives us.

South East Asia immersion team this summer gets the opportunity to to facilitate Camp Skillz (summer camp) for 28 kids. Hear from Simon Liley and his experience getting to be “Ninja Kuya” (Kuya means “brother” and is used to address older male figures) at camp.

South East Asia immersion team this summer gets the opportunity to host a weekend Leadership Bible Retreat for invited leaders from our campus & community in the Philippines, providing for them intensive times in worship, Bible study, and fellowshipping together. The hope of the time was to make known to them about God's building project, which is his children.

South East Asia immersion team this summer gets the opportunity to facilitate a SLAM week for the youth present. With the weeks theme being: ‘Reck’nize: Who you are & where you at’ pulled from Colossians 3:1-3, read Brittan Botzom’s testimony as to how God is using her team and moving in everyone there.

South East Asia immersion team this summer gets the opportunity to to facilitate Camp Skillz (summer camp) for 28 kids. Hear from Tresa Botzom and her personal experiences getting to witness the replication of a program that started in Nashville get effectively duplicated within the Filipino context.

Lily McDaniel reflects on her experience in Old Delhi, and the Bible that she’s learned, and how the two intersect.

Hear a testimony from Isaiah Aaseby from the 2024 summer South East Asia immersion team as he reflects on the lessons he’s learning from the Bible and experience in a third-world country. He writes; “It’s humbling to come in contact with the poor, and uncomfortable. The uncomfortability isn’t bad, in fact it can incite us to call on the Lord if we choose to.”

This week in El Salvador; the Institute’s immersion team had the opportunity to do two large events. On Friday they had a youth night full of food, games, and scripture. But on Saturday they were able to put on a one day soccer tournament.

GOD International announces 2023 Summer Internship dates, locations, and information.

Amelia Harrison took a gap year after high school graduation and has some regrets. Read about her perspective on growing your faith, accountability, travel, and more.

What is “Community Development”? How is it the same or different than ‘missions’ and what will I learn in a Community Development degree? Professor Nathan Cameron answers!

Missions is not a “get out there and do it” sport. In order to be effective, according to Jesus’ model, there have to be equal parts learning and doing. See how The Institute model attempts to do it like Jesus’ school!

Knowing the Bible is key, but having practical skills under your belt so you can support yourself and serve others effectively is a major component of effective missions.

The Institute for GOD is now an official partner college of OneLife Institute, a Christian gap year program providing discipleship to students after high school.

Angel Nibaruta, a refugee from the Congo, works together with other Institute students to provide a youth group experience for other refugee youth.

When people decide they want to do missions but lack the training, they may look for the quickest track to get them on the field. However, shortcutting the educational process will leave one unequipped…