Welcome to The Institute for GOD!

Spring Preview Day + Athletic Tryouts

March 26-28, 2025

  • 8:30a - Welcome & Registration
    Get a drink on us at Nyumbarista and chat with students!

    9:00a - President’s Chapel
    Worship, testimonies & teaching from the word by Founder & President Gregg D. Garner.

    11:00a - Student Lunch
    Get to know our students and our meal plan during out special lunch.

    12:00p - Campus Tour
    Get the insider’s take on all the campus spots

    1:00p - Info Session
    Academic Offerings, ProDev, Mission Experiences & How to Pay for it all without debt!

    2:00p - College Conversations Live Recording
    Ask your questions live to a panel of students and staff in this podcast recording.

    3:00p - Prayer & Goodbye

    Individual Meetings with faculty and staff available after 3:00p.
    If you’d like to sit in on a class, let us know about your visit itinerary. Classes can be added on on Tuesday or Thursday.

  • 7:00am Bible Class
    Prospective students are welcome to sit in on a class if they like.

    10:00a-12:00p Tryouts
    Volleyball and Soccer Tryouts (Off Site)

    Lunch & Free Time

    3:00p Athletics Vision Meeting with President Garner
    Gain insight into the way we will do athletics at The Institute ahead of our inaugural year.

    8:30p Student-Led Bonfire
    Nothing better to bond over than some worship! Hosted and led by students.

  • 7:00am - Bible Class (optional sit-in for prospective students)

    10:00am-12:00pm - Tryouts (Off Site)

    Lunch To Go

Three young women sitting on a bed in a cozy bedroom, smiling at the camera, with colorful artwork and plants on the wall behind them and lamps providing warm lighting.
Group of people gathered indoors, listening to a man speaking near the stairs, with sunlight coming through large windows.
A man speaking to a large group of people in a bright, modern indoor space with black sofas, a blue railing, and big windows.
Two young women standing in front of a blackboard with educational and religious info. One is wearing a gray sweater and jeans, the other a striped shirt and red patterned skirt. They are smiling and hugging.
A woman giving a presentation to a small group of people in a gallery or museum. The wall behind her displays framed historical photos and information, with a sign reading 'Hopewell History'. The audience is listening attentively.
A large indoor event space with round tables and white chairs, with people sitting and listening to a panel discussion on stage. The stage has a blackboard-style backdrop with the words "Institute for G.O.D." and some plants.
A group of people attending a presentation in a library, with two speakers standing in front of bookshelves, one speaking into a microphone and the other listening, while an audience listens attentively.
A man giving a lecture to college students in a classroom with a whiteboard and large window.
A band performing outdoors at night, surrounded by a crowd of people dancing and enjoying the music.
Young adults seated at tables, studying or taking notes, in a dimly lit room with a table lamp.
Man with dark hair, beard, and mustache speaking on stage, wearing a blue hoodie and ripped jeans, in a room with people sitting and listening, candle decorations, and a black curtain backdrop.
Group of diverse young people smiling, celebrating, and holding gift bags outdoors near a sign for Global Outreach for Beach Developments, with trees and a building in the background.
A man with black hair and a beard wears a graphic T-shirt with Jesus and the text "It doesn't get Eddie Vedder like this". He is smiling and has a headset mic. In the background, a screen displays the logo for "Institute for GOD".
People at a church service raising their hands in worship while a band performs on stage.
A band performing on stage at a church or community center, with an audience gathered in front, some raising their hands. The band includes a guitarist, bassist, drummer, and singers. A digital screen above displays song lyrics.
Group of young women sitting on a sofa and chairs, smiling and chatting, with blue and white balloons in the background and a round coffee table with drinks and snacks.
A classroom with students and a teacher at the front, with a whiteboard and a large window, during daytime.

Ready to Apply?

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2025-2026 may be our biggest year yet!
If you haven’t started your application, we’d suggest beginning now!

The application process includes: basic one-step application, an essay, video interview, character reference call, and your academic transcripts.

New Merch

Pre-Order your NEW 2024 Merch for pickup during Welcome Week!

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Two t-shirts, one in brown and one in blue, with 'NASHVILLE, TN' printed on them, featuring a design that says 'INSTITUTE' with 'for God' written in black cursive overlaying the text.
Green hoodie with blue text on the back that reads "Disciples into Laborers," and a circular logo on the front left chest area.
Two pairs of sweatpants, one brown with a person and the other cream-colored, both featuring a logo and the phrase 'Disciples into Labourers.'
Two purple T-shirts with text and logos. One shows the back and the other the front; both have the phrase 'Doing Something < Becoming Someone' and the website 'instituteforgod.edu' on the back, and a logo on the front.
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Beige tote bag with text reading "Institute for God" and "Nashville, TN" on white background.

What People Are Saying

  • “The Institute for G.O.D. 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

  • “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 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