This blog summarizes the insights shared by three alumni and professors about the ProDev program. Their advice highlights how ProDev goes beyond traditional work-study, offering a transformative experience that combines personal growth, professional development, and meaningful work.

In this testimony, Olivia reflects on her transformative immersion experience in India, where she witnessed how God's Word brings hope and change to lives. Through teaching, fellowship, and encountering profound challenges, she shares stories of faith, growth, and the tangible impact of God's love and provision.

In a life of ministry, teachers, pastors, and facilitators make choices every day on what type of behavior is permissible and what is not. What should guide our efforts? How do you implement the grace of God, while not losing control of the program you’re a part of? What does discipline teach to a student or individual within your group?

In this episode, Jeff, Gregg and Ben explore the significance of “the college years.” Are they solely for learning? Should students rush into work? Should they be free from concerns of career and financial stability, or challenged to figure it all out now? Tune into the discussion based on biblical principles.

In this episode of College Conversations, Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay discuss the concept of calling and its relationship to occupation, exploring whether calling is an internal discovery of one's passions or an external directive from God. They emphasize the importance of understanding calling through a biblical lens, highlighting the communal aspect of calling rather than solely individual pursuits.

In this College Conversations episode, Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay explore burnout, its causes, and its impact, particularly in Christian ministry. They share strategies for recognizing and addressing it, emphasizing reliance on the Lord, sharing burdens, and seeking help to maintain mental and emotional health.

Jeff Sherrod, Gregg Garner, and Laurie Kagay discuss the role of questions in a Christian community. As in, where do academic freedom, intellectual honesty, and how do they work in a Christian setting? Some people view questions as a negative thing regarding faith, but as professors, these guests highly favor asking questions. Think through what kinds of questions you answer, and how to get better at it.

In this episode of College Conversations, host Jeff Sherrod is joined by Gregg Garner and Benjamin Reese. They engage about the impact of media usage for young people, and what power it has to inform one’s values. Media is not bad, but does have an impact on your spirituality. Gregg, Ben and Jeff discuss the evolution of media and the need for colleges to incorporate better media literacy into their curriculum.

The Institute officially announces its collegiate sports teams starting Fall 2025, beginning with men’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Information on eligibility, tryouts, and how it connects to our vision included in this blog.

Professor Jeffrey Sherrod explains the value of morning prayer, a practice here at the institute, through scriptural references and advice on how to implement.

This blogs highlights the affordability of college with a list of considerations to make. Understanding your options and the reality of them is so important in a big decision like this.

This blog compares Bible programs at several Tennessee colleges, focusing on the depth of biblical education offered. Highlighting how the Institute for G.O.D.'s program stands apart, providing an unmatched level of direct engagement with scripture, practical ministry experience, and a strong emphasis on learning the Bible itself, rather than just about it.

This blog highlights the relaunch of the WECare Program, which connects college students with the elderly and widowed in the community to provide essential support and companionship. Rooted in faith and service, the initiative fosters meaningful connections across generations while addressing the practical and emotional needs of seniors.

Gabriella shares about her experience as a participant in the Summer Internship program this year and how this experience changed her experience in school.

The Institute for GOD is proud to announce its second formal year of the Professional Development program, connecting undergraduate students with workplace opportunities for a debt-free future.

Welcome Week 2024 was a special and noteworthy occurrence as it introduced us to and allowed us to become familiar with those who have chosen to attend The Institute for GOD and pursue a Biblical education! Welcome weeks are important to returning students as they allow us to come alongside and get to know those who are new, as well as show our support. These weeks are packed with fun activities, challenges, special times of fellowship, worship, prayer, and so much more! Welcome Week is important to both the foundation of friendships, and the introduction to college life at The Institute.

Watch and hear a little about this years' student house videos!

To top off our Welcome Week events, President Gregg Garner spoke at the first chapel of the term, urging students towards the seriousness of discipleship, out of 2 Timothy 2. Here’s a summary of the discussion. In today’s fast-paced world, where media often shapes our perception of reality, it's crucial to revisit the foundations of our beliefs and the essence of education, particularly related to discipleship.

Choosing a Bible college is a bold and often misunderstood decision, but it's important to find one that challenges and equips you for both ministry and personal spiritual growth. This blog highlights key aspects to look for in a Bible school, from rigorous academics and a healthy community to meaningful ministry opportunities and inspiring professors, ensuring your education aligns with your faith and future.

Jeff Sherrod and Laurie Kagay host Dave Meaders, Executive Vice President for The Association for Biblical Higher Education, discusses the role of Christian higher ed in shaping future leaders through discipleship. A timely podcast as much of the news has covered the failure of higher ed, specifically, many Christian colleges shutting down. Amid that, Medders stresses the need for flexibility, spiritual leadership, and listening to God's voice in shaping the future of education.