
The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
A Day in Quinn’s Life: A Ugandan Undergraduate’s Experience at The Institute for G.O.D.
Quinn Semakula, an Institute online student in Uganda, East Africa, gives readers a picture of a ‘day in her life’ - completing a Bible degree while helping her family and battling sickle-cell anemia.
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.
Student POV: Ministry Projects - Serving the Elderly
Genesis Garner recaps our ministry project time which happens every Wednesday, where college students worship and then go make a difference in Nashville together!
12 Ways the Institute for G.O.D. Int’l Accommodates Gen Z Learners
Rather than holding fast to the traditional methods of teaching from the past, the Institute is implementing technology and other methods to not only better accommodate this upcoming generation, but to set a precedent for how education should be adapted to meet the needs of this generation.
Why Gen Z Learns Differently…
Why do Gen Z-ers learn differently? Simple answer - they are different (but, you know, in a good way). Gen Z-ers are the first to grow up in the digital age, which as you can imagine, significantly affects the way they see, understand, and interact with the world around them. These digital natives…
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…
The Institute for GOD welcomes Dr. Brennan Breed to give public lecture on “Dynamic Torah”
Dr. Brennan Breed will give a lecture titled “Dynamic Torah: The Blessing of Moses’ Covenant” on October 11 at 7:30 pm. We welcome you to join us for this special event!
Institute adds Otter Ai (transcription services) to assist International Students
Professor and IT Specialist Nathan Cameron shares how The Institute is using Otter Ai to help students.
Student POV: Intramurals are an Opportunity to Grow your Faith (and Humility)
A student review of our launch for intramural season, complete with a super fun draft party and meaningful discussion of the importance of sports with President Garner.
The Institute featured in NACCAP's THE Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities
The Institute for GOD is now featured in NACCAP’s THE Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities for the first time.
Dr. Gyertson exhorts Institute Students to embrace Jesus everyday
Professor Brandon Galford reviews a special guest at The Institute’s weekly chapel event: Dr. David Gryertson.
Student POV: Welcome Week 2022
Genesis Garner gives a student review of our 2022 Welcome Week at The Institute for GOD.
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?
All Charges Dropped against Gregg and Tara Garner
Institute Founder and President Gregg Garner and his wife Tara have been cleared of all fraud charges against them by District Attorney General.
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.
5 Tips to Lessen Culture Shock when Traveling Abroad and Back
Read five tips for lessening the impact of culture shock when studying abroad and doing international missions, written by Professor Nathan Cameron.
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 President’s & Dean’s List Students
Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Deans and Presidents list of students finishing their academic year with honors.