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Our mission: developing spiritually mature, competent professionals for global impact.

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A Christian College Experience
Patterned after Jesus’ Model of Discipleship.

Know the Bible

You’ll never feel confident serving God if you don’t know His Word. We’ll help you make sense of the Bible so you can make sense of your life.

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Join a Like-Minded Community

Your desire to serve God makes you rare, but it shouldn’t make you lonely. Go deep with friends who share your heart for God and your desire to change the world.

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Leave Equipped for Service

Don’t leave college full of information but lacking the skills to do anything with it. Graduate our program with a set of skills you’ve honed through real-world experience.

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Programs

You can’t carry out God’s mission if you don’t know what he wants. The Bible is the basis of our programs, and we never want to change that.

At The Institute, every class incorporates the Bible. The undergrad program will walk you through a majority of the entire canon!

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Four Year Degree | Best on Campus, also Online
Our four-year Bible college degree will deepen your knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament while outfitting your understanding with practical ministry skills for a life of service.
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Four Year Degree | Best on Campus, Also Online
Gain ministry, missions, and cross-cultural project implementation skills in this four-year degree blending general education, Bible, theology, missiological, and professional skills.
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12 units | Online Only
Our certification program is specifically built for an international audience, with US learners welcome. Our 8-course certification includes classes in Jesus’ Mission, Health and Healing, Church and Community, Discipleship, Evangelism, Prayer, Generosity and Service, and the Authority of Scripture.
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Two Year Program | Online or On Campus
Complete your general education and Bible core in a shorter program. Our Associates program seamlessly transfers into our four-year degrees if you decide you’d like to continue.
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2-year Degree | On Campus or Online
The world is volatile. People need leaders who aren't sidetracked by every trend or blown off course by every cultural current. Organizations and churches need leaders who exhibit the character, wisdom, and care that can only develop from a profound knowledge of scripture. There’s an avalanche of advice and books on leadership, and sorting through it could take a lifetime. Leaders need a program that will teach core leadership principles that won’t be obsolete by the time they finish the program.
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From the creation of humanity, God expected men and women to work, and to create thriving communities. But often our “work” and our “ministry” feel like they’re on different planes of existence. This program will help you reimagine work as a part of God’s mission, and not merely by its financial capital. Become a confident industry-leader that knows how God’s plan includes business, organizations, and the marketplace.
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You’re more than a student. We’re more than a school…

At The Institute we know that you want to be more than just a college student. You want to be someone who pleases God and makes a difference. To do that you need knowledge, skills, and a like-minded community. Here’s the problem: private Christian colleges can be expensive and still not offer a distinctly biblical education. This leaves you feeling unsure and confused, like a Christian education may not be worth it, when other options seem easier. Read more

The Institute’s innovative
debt-prevention model helps you graduate free to serve Jesus.

Since 2004, 100% of Institute students have graduated from our Bible college with zero school debt.

96% of them are still active in ministry and missions ten years after graduation.

—The College Board

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*Institute statistics calculated from years 2007-2023.

What People Are Saying

“The Institute for GOD is built on a solid foundation of biblical knowledge and practical service. This is more than an academic institution; it is connecting students to communities in need. Emphasizing helpful knowledge, this community of teachers and administrators are holistic practitioners of learning, serving, and relating through a biblical Christian worldview. I wholeheartedly recommend the Institute for G.O.D. to anyone seeking to know God, His ways, and His purposes for their life.”
— John Henry, Founder & CEO, YWAM Converge
The Bridge Ministry is so blessed to have Institute students serve with us weekly! The students have such integrity, and are so fun to spend time with, that our entire staff celebrates when we know they are on the way! They always show up with a smile and an eagerness to serve. Many have even prayed for us staff members when we have gone through a difficult season. They truly feel like family to us!

Melody Ramsay, Volunteer Coordinator, The Bridge Ministry, Nashville
“Having over two decades of experience as an accreditation consultant, I have been enriched by viewing the mission and vision of many colleges. None have impressed me more than the Institute for G.O.D. The curriculum, the fieldwork, the understanding of things God wants to accomplish in the world are beyond what I normally expect. This school is not merely building its own kingdom. With a visionary founder such as Gregg Garner, it is no surprise that the school is so cutting edge in what it trains students to accomplish.”
—Dr. David Agron, President of Agron & Associates, Managing Editor of Christian Academia Magazine
“Working with the Institute for G.O.D. professionally, I continue to be impressed by both their compassion and integrity. They are a thriving ministry whose mission to help the marginalized is not just spoken in words—it’s met with solid action both locally and internationally. As a part of the broader ministry, the investment of Institute graduates in the local community is evident. You can see firsthand the impact they’ve had, and the ongoing support they continue to extend to those in need. They live out their mission every day.”
—Patty Riva, President of Riva Marketing and Events
“I have had the privilege of knowing the Institute founder and many leaders and teachers over the years. I have seen firsthand their commitment to Christian teaching and principles. The diversity of the school and ministry makes it a fertile teaching ground for students of all races and backgrounds.”
—Kenneth Forte, President, General Manager & Co-Owner of WDKN 101.5 The One FM

How Do We Compare?

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100% of Institute students receive some form of financial aid. For incoming freshmen, the average aid package was $16,631 (covering the full cost of tuition). Estimate your aid HERE.
Job Placement Rate

Compared to National Average of 86%
Placement rates are the percentage of students who receive a job offer related to their education within three months of graduation with a bachelor's degree.
*Based on 2023 graduates.
Graduation Rate

Compared to 68% National Average at Private Colleges
Graduation rates are calculated upon students graduating the program within 150% of program length. (For example, students who enroll in a four year program have six years to graduate to be included in this rate.)

*Based on students who enrolled in Fall 2017.
Freshmen Retention Rate

Compared to 76.5% National Average
Retention rates calculate the percentage of students who enter college as freshmen and return the following year as sophomores.
*Based on 8 students in the 2023 freshmen class.
Acceptance Rate

An acceptance rate is based on the number of applications received versus the number of applications accepted.