The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
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?…
Institute students help Congolese refugee church begin youth group
Angel Nibaruta, a refugee from the Congo, works together with other Institute students to provide a youth group experience for other refugee youth.
What I learned about Leviticus: A Personal Reflection (and class teaser)
Institute Professor Benjamin Reese writes a reflection on how The Institute’s course on Leviticus helped him discover more of who God is.
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.
Virtual Worship is not the same. Why Christians should keep gathering post-COVID.
Institute alum Rylan Aaseby explores why virtual worship is not enough and why Christians must return to in-the-flesh worship experiences.
Against the Algorithmic Tides: Why You should Choose to Read a Book this Summer
Faculty member Benjamin Reese explores why it's so hard to pick a book, and why we should get over it and read this summer.
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.
5 Reasons Service Should be a Part of any Christian Education
The Institute’s Student Volunteer Program coordinator explores five reasons WHY a practical volunteer service requirement is necessary for ministry training.
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 Christian College Students Need Mentors
Institute for G.O.D. alumni Kelly Jobe discusses why all Christian college students should have a mentor as part of their undergraduate experience, testimonies included.
5 Reasons to Participate in #GivingTuesday
No matter your age, participation in Giving Tuesday is a helpful practice that can be good for your health and good for others. God commands his people to generosity, and Giving Tuesday is one day we can celebrate the practice together. Here are five big reasons why you should consider participating this year.
What the Bible taught me about Photography
Institute alumni Kelly Jobe discusses what her Bible degree taught her about photography.
Pres. Gregg Garner offers free course on following Jesus through persecution and suffering
Institute Founder & Pres. Gregg Garner offers a new course to students: Vocational Theology - Following Jesus through Persecution and Suffering. And, it’s free!
7 Ways You Can Pray for Bible Colleges
The Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int'l joined ABHE schools in a nationwide Day of Prayer. These 7 prompts can guide your own prayer for Bible colleges.
Generosity in the ABHE
That's what happened this week when we welcomed Larry Griffin, President of Mid South Christian College of Memphis, TN, to our campus in Nashville. Connected by a mutual friend, John Savage of The Savage Group out of Seattle. Institute President Gregg Garner gave Mid South President Larry Griffin a tour of our campus. Then, the two discussed the future of both institutions.