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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
College Conversations S2E10: Diversity: A Person, Not an Idea (Transcript)
The podcast highlights the importance of authentic diversity in a Christian college community, focusing on individual expression over false unity. Gregg Garner, Laurie Kagay, and Benjamin Reese share personal experiences of being token representatives of diversity and emphasize the need for genuine diversity rooted in values.
S2E7: College Conversations Podcast - “Distraction Overload: Gen Z Navigating College Life” (Transcript)
In this podcast episode, Jeff Sherrod and Gregg Garner interview Brent Holzklaw and Daniel Ryan Day from Reclaim Today. They discuss the mission of Reclaim Today to help people connect with God in the ordinary moments of everyday life, and how they use research and creative content to engage Gen Z and Millennials in their faith.
A Prayer for Something New
Institute for G.O.D. student Walt Reynolds wrote this piece as a part of the ABHE + Reclaim Today Initiative in 2023. Walt was one of thirty students chosen from across the nation’s Bible schools to participate in a writing and design workshop.
2023 Institute for G.O.D. Graduation
The 2023 Institute Commencement Ceremony was held this weekend and celebrated 20 undergraduates and six graduate students. The ceremony included students from multiple walks of life, but they all carried a similar story of God's nearness as they chose to submit to learning God's word and applying it to their lives…
The Institute for GOD chosen to be featured on “The College Tour” TV show
The Institute for GOD was chosen to be featured on The College Tour tv show, a unique series highlighting one college or university per episode, airing on Amazon Prime.
5 Reasons College is Better than Youtube
Skill development doesn’t come through a lecture; It happens in the type of homework that is assigned to you and the graduated challenges of a curriculum. And that’s not even the half of it when you broaden your view and look at all the non-intellectual skills…
College Conversations Season 1, Episode 9: Finding Purpose - Does College Hold the Key? (Transcript)
Explore the crucial role of college in vocational development with Dr. Carlos Serrano, President of Manna University, and The Institute's Benjamin Reese. This episode delves into how Bible education influences a student's identity and purpose within the Body of Christ. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of theological education on personal and vocational growth.
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.
College Conversations Season 1, Episode 1: 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.
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…
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.
What no one told you about paying for college
Academic Dean Jeffrey Sherrod responds to common college affordability claims, helping students gain confidence that they'll get what they're after at their college of choice.
Student Testimony: Olivia
Olivia B. testifies about what she's learned about the Bible at the Institute for G.O.D. International, and how it's changing her response to life's inevitable trials.
Institute Staff attends ABHE’s 74th Annual Conference
A handful of administrative faculty, board members, and Founder/President Gregg Garner attended the conference, gaining insight and experience and sharing our own with the hundreds of other colleges and seminaries at the ABHE.
Generosity in the ABHE
That's what happened this week when we welcomed Larry Griffin, President of Mid South Christian College of Memphis, TN, to our campus in Nashville. Connected by a mutual friend, John Savage of The Savage Group out of Seattle. Institute President Gregg Garner gave Mid South President Larry Griffin a tour of our campus. Then, the two discussed the future of both institutions.
Five Tips for College Entrance Essays
Institute alumni Brett Madron gives you tips for writing your college entrance essay - they’re golden.
Amid Higher Ed Crisis, the Institute Gears Up for Growth
In 2020--the year where colleges across the country have plummeting enrollment and many shutting their doors--the Institute for G.O.D. hosted its biggest Student Preview event yet.
Why Christian College Doesn't Equal Christian Community
Attending a Christian college doesn’t mean you’re a Christian. Teaching at a Christian college doesn’t mean you’re a Christian. Graduating a Christian college doesn’t mean you’re a Christian either.