The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
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.
Alumni Story: From Deathbed to New Life - Keith Turner’s COVID Testimony
Keith Turner, a second-degree student at The Institute for GOD, battled COVID for eight months. Read his story of walking into life alongside his friends.
What’s ZeeMee and should I use it?
Maybe you’ve heard of ZeeMee, a new staple in the college admissions process, and a way for students to make friends before they arrive on campus. Here’s our review.
The Institute is an official college partner of ZeeMee
The Institute is an official partner of ZeeMee — providing an app dedicated to helping students find their college community.
How do I Know if I’m Called?
How can you know for certain if you have been called by God?
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.
Why Pray Out Loud?
If you visit our college, you’ll notice we pray aloud. Alumni Rylan Aaseby reflects on the reason why.
Bridging the Education Gap
Professor Benjamin Reese writes on the education gap that exists worldwide, preventing some from access to education, and what we can do about it.
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?
Elise Gerard: Prepared for a Life of Service
Brett Madron does a spotlight article on Institute alumni Elise Gerard, who, after receiving a double major at The Institute, went on to become a Certified Professional Midwife and continue serving mothers in need in Latin America.
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.
Dr. Marty Harris of Latin America Bible Institute speaks in Institute Chapel
Dr. Marty Harris, Ph.D, and President of Latin America Bible Institute in California, was a visiting speaker in our weekly chapel event.
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.
Institute for G.O.D. team attends ABHE 75th Annual Meeting
Institute faculty, staff, and board attended the 75th annual Association for Biblical Higher Education alongside other North American Bible colleges.
The Benefits of 8-week Terms in College
The Institute for G.O.D. now operates on eight-week terms. Professor Benjamin Reese explores the benefits of this for student learning outcomes at our college.
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…