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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Staff, Students & Grads
Learning to Live in God’s Country
Psalm 15 begins with a simple question: Who may dwell with God? Professor Benjamin Reese reflects on integrity, wholeness, and learning to live in God's kingdom.
Seeing People through the Eyes of Christ
Through the story of Onesimus, Philemon, and Paul, discover what it means to see people through the eyes of Christ and pursue reconciliation shaped by prayer and grace.
No Place for Jesus | Easter Reflection
Professor Brynn Buchanan reflects on the burial of Jesus and the place we make for him in our lives.
Inside First Aid Arts: Learning to Care for the Mind
As students navigated a season of change, First Aid Arts was offered as a free resource—helping them build practical skills for emotional regulation and care for the mind alongside their faith.
The Institute for GOD launches Church Matching Scholarship
The Institute for GOD is pleased to announce the Church Matching Scholarship, launching in Fall 2024. This new program aims to support both incoming and current full-time students dedicated to their biblical studies and ministry preparation.
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.
Institute Students Provide Tech Empowerment for Seniors at Fifty Forward
Students at the Institute for G.O.D. International volunteers at Fifty Forward in Nashville, providing tech assistance to seniors, enhancing their digital skills and protecting them from scams.
No dorms, just homes for Christian community
Read about the Institute for GOD's unique student housing in Nashville, TN, turning traditional dorm life into a community-centric experience. Students reside in furnished houses, building relationships and acquiring life skills in a faith-based environment. This setup promotes personal and spiritual growth. Check out our blog to understand how we're enhancing student living for better service and fellowship.
Ministry Project Reflections: Institute Students Visit the Elderly in Nashville
Students from the Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int’l regularly visit Radnor Tower, a residential community for the elderly, to provide practical assistance and companionship. Through these visits, they build meaningful relationships with residents, sharing experiences and the love of Jesus, while also gaining invaluable insights and wisdom from the seniors they serve.
Enhancing Professional Skills with Christian Values: A Recap of November DevTalks
Recap of November’s DevTalk on first impressions and hospitality.
The Alumni Factor: What Faithful Alumni Says about a Bible College
It’s common for college graduates to feel a connection to their alma mater. While some may simply cheer for their sports teams on t.v. or passively promote the school to potential applicants, others go hardcore when it comes to showing their support for the college from which they graduated. When it comes to choosing a Bible college, consider looking at the school’s alumni…
Can I still serve God without being a Pastor or Missionary?
Lots of people want to serve God, but many don’t feel they necessarily fit with pastoring a congregation or advancing God’s kingdom overseas. Is there still a possibility they can serve God without being a pastor or missionary? Is God happier with them than he is with others who are just a part of the congregation and not in front leading?…
2023 Institute for G.O.D. Graduation
The 2023 Institute Commencement Ceremony was held this weekend and celebrated 20 undergraduates and six graduate students. The ceremony included students from multiple walks of life, but they all carried a similar story of God's nearness as they chose to submit to learning God's word and applying it to their lives…
College Conversations S1E12: Building Leaders - Is College the Secret? (Transcript)
Benjamin Reese and Jeffrey Sherrod join Institute President Gregg Garner for a vital discussion on cultivating leadership skills in college. This episode examines how traditional college approaches may fall short in nurturing leadership qualities, essential in today's world and job market. The trio delves into the necessary changes colleges must adopt to effectively foster leadership among young people. It's an insightful episode for students, educators, and anyone interested in the evolution of higher education to meet contemporary leadership challenges.
Is Prayer More Important than the Bible?
According to a recent study, Bible reading has taken a significant backseat to prayer when it comes to people’s personal times with God. This begs the question on which is more important for a healthy Christian walk?
Education in the Age of AI
Should Bible colleges like ours be afraid of ChatGPT and other programs that write for students? What do students lose in the process? Everything.
The Jesus Education Model: Learning and Doing Simultaneously
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!
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.
Institute students help pioneer tech support program with FiftyForward
Institute students help the Nashville chapter of FiftyForward pioneer a new program providing technology help to the elderly.
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?…