The Institute Blog
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
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.
Virtual Worship is not the same. Why Christians should keep gathering post-COVID.
Institute alum Rylan Aaseby explores why virtual worship is not enough and why Christians must return to in-the-flesh worship experiences.
Against the Algorithmic Tides: Why You should Choose to Read a Book this Summer
Faculty member Benjamin Reese explores why it's so hard to pick a book, and why we should get over it and read this summer.
Why the Church Should Help its Kids go to Bible School
The future of the church is dependent on biblically literate Christians. Thus when investing in the next generation the forefront of our concern should be biblical literacy and leadership.
5 Reasons Service Should be a Part of any Christian Education
The Institute’s Student Volunteer Program coordinator explores five reasons WHY a practical volunteer service requirement is necessary for ministry training.
Why You Can’t Grow in Christ Without Community
Growing in Christ isn’t an individual effort, it’s for individuals embedded in healthy communities. Learn why the Bible deals much more with communities than we give it credit for, and why community is essential to the Bible college experience.
Why Christian College Students Need Mentors
Institute for G.O.D. alumni Kelly Jobe discusses why all Christian college students should have a mentor as part of their undergraduate experience, testimonies included.
5 Reasons to Participate in #GivingTuesday
No matter your age, participation in Giving Tuesday is a helpful practice that can be good for your health and good for others. God commands his people to generosity, and Giving Tuesday is one day we can celebrate the practice together. Here are five big reasons why you should consider participating this year.
What the Bible taught me about Photography
Institute alumni Kelly Jobe discusses what her Bible degree taught her about photography.
Pres. Gregg Garner offers free course on following Jesus through persecution and suffering
Institute Founder & Pres. Gregg Garner offers a new course to students: Vocational Theology - Following Jesus through Persecution and Suffering. And, it’s free!
7 Ways You Can Pray for Bible Colleges
The Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int'l joined ABHE schools in a nationwide Day of Prayer. These 7 prompts can guide your own prayer for Bible colleges.
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.
7 Ways to Make Someone’s Holiday with less than $20.
Institute Professor Laurie Kagay shares some wisdom with Christian college students looking to celebrate Christmas meaningfully and without a lot of cash.
Songs to Start the Semester - A Spotify Playlist
Institute Professor and Librarian Benjamin Reese gives you a peek into a great Spotify playlist at the start of a new academic term.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Visits Institute for G.O.D.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove visited The Institute for G.O.D., speaking in chapel and urging students on in their faith.