The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
Press Release: The Institute Will Launch Collegiate Athletics in Fall 2025
The Institute officially announces its collegiate sports teams starting Fall 2025, beginning with men’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Information on eligibility, tryouts, and how it connects to our vision included in this blog.
The Value of Morning Prayer for College Students
Professor Jeffrey Sherrod explains the value of morning prayer, a practice here at the institute, through scriptural references and advice on how to implement.
Why College is MORE Affordable than the Alternatives
This blogs highlights the affordability of college with a list of considerations to make. Understanding your options and the reality of them is so important in a big decision like this.
Why Summer Internship Completely Changed My Bible School Experience
Gabriella shares about her experience as a participant in the Summer Internship program this year and how this experience changed her experience in school.
Welcome Week Reflection
Welcome Week 2024 was a special and noteworthy occurrence as it introduced us to and allowed us to become familiar with those who have chosen to attend The Institute for GOD and pursue a Biblical education! Welcome weeks are important to returning students as they allow us to come alongside and get to know those who are new, as well as show our support. These weeks are packed with fun activities, challenges, special times of fellowship, worship, prayer, and so much more! Welcome Week is important to both the foundation of friendships, and the introduction to college life at The Institute.
Student House Videos 2024/25
Watch and hear a little about this years' student house videos!
The Institute's ProDev Program vs. Federal Work Study
In this blog Katie Dunning explores the advantages of The Institute’s ProDev program compared to the Federal Work Study (FWS) program, highlighting how ProDev offers more comprehensive career development opportunities and financial support. Discover how ProDev equips students for success with hands-on experience, scholarships, and a biblical foundation that goes beyond traditional work-study programs.
S2E27: Why a Biblical Education Matters in the Construction Field
This podcast features two Institute alum, Matthew Parker and Stephen Carver, who are both employed in the construction industry while also working as pastors and development workers. Joined by hosts Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod, the four discuss changing job opportunities for graduates of Christian colleges, focusing on non-traditional ministry roles.
Institute Students Making an Impact in Nashville!
Nick Sherrod reflects on the good work the Institute students have put in this year to serve the greater Nashville community.
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.
What if I Don’t Know What Major I am Going Into?
One of the strange aspects of modern higher education is that students graduating high school are expected to know what occupation they want to pursue. This is strange because high school students have generally not had the kinds of experiences that could help them discover what occupation they are suited for. In light of this lack of experience, students are left with introspection and best guesses. Read more to learn what to do if you don’t know what major you’re going into.
Why Beginning College Can Cause Anxiety, and What Students Should do About It.
By leaving home, we detach ourselves from the reference points of how we were once known. We have to create a new self-image in the eyes of others. As we struggle to get others to see us as valuable and special, even small gaffs or failures can feel catastrophic. But where do these ideals for our self image come from? How do we choose how we want to be seen by others? Strangely enough we don’t usually choose them at all…
20 Most Useful Websites for College Students
College is all about learning, and if you plan on doing well, one of the first things to learn is how to be efficient. Thankfully, there are some really great websites out there which can save college students loads of time. Keep reading to find some useful websites to aid you in your studies!
Institute Housing: A Student Reflection
An inside perspective on Institute Student Housing (dorms). Genesis Garner describes them as yet another venue to practice what students are learning in the Bible.