
The Institute Blog
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50+ Movie Ideas for Development Workers
If you’re an aspiring development worker or missionary, there are a lot of films with lessons and ideas which will make watching it worthwhile. Here are four lists categorized by documentaries on broad social issues, documentaries on specific people or situations, movies based on or inspired by true stories, and fiction movies. Remember to use discernment and openness to God as you explore concepts that may be foreign, surprising, or even jarring to you…
How to Make the Most of Your Freshman Year
When done right, Freshman year can be one of the most enjoyable years of your life. So how can you be sure you are making the most of it? Well, here are some tips…
Fundraising Tips for Your Mission Trips
Even if your next mission trip is still a year away, it’s never too early to start financially planning for it. Here are some fundraising tips to consider to help ease the stress of raising money for your next trip.
What Do Missionaries Do Anyway? [And why that’s a hard question to answer]
Although the missionary is traditionally seen as being on the field, there are many roles which a modern missionary may take, (it could even be a desk job). So what does a missionary actually do?
10 Things You’re Bound to Experience in Institute Student Housing
Nervous about moving in or curious about what it would be like? Here’s ten things you can count on in The Institute for GOD housing experience.
What Do I Do When My Parents Don’t Want me to Go on the Mission Field (or to Bible School)?
God says to honor your parents, but what do you do when your parents don’t want you to honor what you believe God is calling you to do?
How Do Missionaries Support Themselves?
If you want to be a missionary, you’ll need to come up with a way to make ends meet, so here are the 5 most common methods missionaries use to garner support while abroad.
Why the Church Should Help its Kids go to Bible School
The future of the church is dependent on biblically literate Christians. Thus when investing in the next generation the forefront of our concern should be biblical literacy and leadership.
Got a Test Coming Up? Here are 6 Memorization Techniques to Help You Prepare…
Whether you just started a term or your final exams are just around the corner, every student could use a little review on some practical memorization tips. Here are a few ways you can go about effectively storing necessary information in your head to have it ready for your next exam…
What’s Your Type? Let Us Help You Find It.
Being a student is no easy endeavor. The lectures, papers, projects, research, and presentations can be a doozy. Learn what types of studying are your best path towards academic success.
What to Consider When Choosing a Missions Training Program
It can be hard to decide on a missions training program, as you want to choose the one which will prepare you best for the mission field. However, without diving into a commitment, how do you know which program will properly develop you into the missionary who can fulfill all that God is calling you to do?
Why You Can’t Grow in Christ Without Community
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.
Why College Should Include Practical Career Training, Not Just Academics.
When college students don’t have experience in the careers they’re trying to pursue, it’s a recipe for regret. You don’t have time to think you’re choosing correctly without any experience in the field. Explore a college that incorporates career training from the start.
Why Do Missionaries Need Training?
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…