Lauren Garrison gives a week one update from her Immersion to El Salvador concerning her time so far, and what their plans are for the month. Look forward to more updates like this throughout the month.

Students from the Institute for GOD will engage in a six-week cultural immersion in El Salvador, participating in community service projects like youth programming and gardening. The experience fosters cultural exchange and personal growth while supporting GOD Latin America. This post details their preparation, activities, and the educational impact of their trip.

How The Institute is making Biblical Education possible for students in the developing world.

Developing leaders in Uganda through a Biblical education to be a blessing to their community.

The challenges of pursuing a biblical education in the developing world and how you can help!

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

Why is cross-cultural travel such an important part of the stories and development of so many biblical characters? There seems to be something about cross-cultural travel that provides essential experiences needed for our development as God’s workmen. The cross-cultural travel that has a purpose, like the travel that every student at the Institute will experience as students. Read more to learn about how International travel can help you develop!

One of the things we love about our students is their willingness to learn and serve, not only during the academic school year, but even throughout the summer break as well. You rarely get a boring answer when asking them how they spent their summer, which is why we did just that. While it is common for our students to travel abroad, even those who remain in Nashville stay active during the summer serving the local community through various programs that happen on G.O.D.’s campus.

There are both pros and cons when it comes to having participants bring cell phones on mission trips. Will it distract them from their mission or does bringing them along for emergency situations make it all worth it? Here are some topics for consideration when discussing cell phones on mission trips…

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…

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?…

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!

While there are numerous things that can be done to develop ones cultural sensitivity there are just as many things NOT to do. Keep reading to learn some key things to avoid on your journey toward enriching your cultural awareness

Misunderstandings can cause serious conflict, and a huge factor in how we go about understanding people is by the culture we were raised in. Thus, it's common to have misunderstandings when people from different cultural backgrounds interact. Keep reading to learn how to enrich your cultural awareness…

Olivia Lasater, a current student, shares how her classroom experience is influenced and expanded because of her time on the mission field.

G.O.D. International’s Summer Internship is happening this summer, so we are letting people testify to its lasting impact on their lives. Read here about the lessons people have kept with them from their time on internship, even ten years later…

Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, and Laurie Kagay are joined by Josh Beers, President and Founder of OneLife, a gap year program operating across the US. In this discussion, “Coach Beers” delves into the importance of discipleship and the distinct advantages a gap year provides for students uncertain about their future steps. This episode is particularly insightful for those considering a break from traditional academic paths to explore personal growth and vocational clarity,

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.

Anyone’s attempt to change the world on their own should be a red flag. Jesus said people would know his disciples by the love they have for one another — this blog explores the necessity for teamwork on the mission field.

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…