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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
College Conversations S1E3: Friendship Goals - Still Have Friends at 30 Like Jesus (Episode Transcript)
Join Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod as they are joined by Jennifer Nyago, Director of Community and Student Life at The Institute for GOD, for a thought-provoking discussion on a unique aspect of college life: the formation of meaningful friendships within a faith community. They explore the significant role friendship played in Jesus' ministry and how college serves as an excellent platform to emulate his teachings on companionship. This conversation sheds light on the importance of building relationships for both spiritual and academic enrichment during college.
Top 10 Bible Colleges in the South
Looking for some good Bible Colleges in the South? Then check out this list of our top 10 picks for Bible colleges that will help prepare you for your future in ministry (and in life).
Congratulations to our Fall 2022 President’s and Dean’s List
The Institute for GOD President’s and Dean’s Lists are announced for the Fall 2022 semester.
College Conversations Season 1, Episode 2: The Big College Debate - Smart Investment or Financial Trap? (Podcast Transcript)
Join Gregg Garner, Jeff Sherrod, and Laurie Kagay as they address a crucial question facing today's students: Is college worth the cost? In an era where college enrollments have significantly declined post-COVID, with over a million students opting out, this episode explores the reasons behind this shift. The trio discusses the financial aspects of higher education and evaluates its value in the contemporary educational landscape. This conversation is vital for anyone considering the balance between the costs and benefits of a college education in today's world.
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.
Institute Housing: A Student Reflection
An inside perspective on Institute Student Housing (dorms). Genesis Garner describes them as yet another venue to practice what students are learning in the Bible.
10 Tips the Bible Gives Us About Being a Good Friend [Great for College Students]
The Bible has a lot to say about how to maintain a healthy social life, and one of the best times to lock those lessons down is in college when you are meeting new people and making new friends.
What is Community Development & What Will I Learn in a Program by that Name?
What is “Community Development”? How is it the same or different than ‘missions’ and what will I learn in a Community Development degree? Professor Nathan Cameron answers!
College Conversations S1E1: Rethinking Christian College: What’s the Point? (Transcript)
Gregg D. Garner, the Institute’s Academic Dean Jeff Sherrod, and VP of Enrollment Laurie Kagay, launch our College Conversations podcast asking the most relevant question - what’s the point of Christian Higher Ed? This discussion focuses on the unique aspects of a biblical education, emphasizing its impact on student faith and how it differs from conventional academic approaches.
For Release: GOD Int’l Announces Summer Internship to East Africa
GOD International announces the 2023 Summer Internship to East Africa, open to a select group of 15 students.
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!
3 Things to Consider Before Going to a Community College!
If you’re opting for a community college in order to save cost, make sure you’ll actually save!
Bible College or Something “More Practical”?
“Why go to Bible school if it has nothing to do with my chosen career?” If you’re at that crossroads where you are trying to pick a college but feel conflicted between pursuing the career you have planned or attending a Bible school to deepen your understanding of God, this article is for you.
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.
Why Missionaries Need Practical Skills
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.
Three Reasons to Consider an Associates Degree
Professor Shaun Galford shares about the educational staple that’s gone out of style and is now making a comeback: the associates degree.
5 Strengths of Attending a Small Bible College
If you are undecided about what college to attend, don’t get stuck thinking you have to choose between the few popular universities in your area. There are plenty of small colleges to choose from, and depending on what you are looking for, a small college may even have everything you are looking for.
What’s a Flipped Classroom? [and 6 Reasons You Should Be in One]
The flipped classroom model capitalizes on teacher-student interaction opening the possibility for deeper understanding and increased competency. Not convinced? Then take a look at these six benefits of why you should be in a flipped classroom…
A new kind of missionary: Bible, Missions, and Professional Education all in one school
While trendy versions of doing missions are available, would it be possible to get back to missions as God intended them?