In this episode of College Conversations, host Jeff Sherrod, along with president Gregg Garner, engages with students Melanie Flores and Justice Garner to discuss the importance of fostering strong relationships between faculty and students. They share personal experiences highlighting how these connections have positively impacted their academic and personal growth. The conversation emphasizes the role of faculty in providing support, accountability, and mentorship, which are crucial for student success. Listeners will gain insights into how intentional relationships can enhance the college experience and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

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.

Why is cross-cultural travel such an important part of the stories and development of so many biblical characters? There seems to be something about cross-cultural travel that provides essential experiences needed for our development as God’s workmen. The cross-cultural travel that has a purpose, like the travel that every student at the Institute will experience as students. Read more to learn about how International travel can help you develop!

G.O.D. International’s Summer Internship is happening this summer, so we are letting people testify to its lasting impact on their lives. Read here about the lessons people have kept with them from their time on internship, even ten years later…

While trendy versions of doing missions are available, would it be possible to get back to missions as God intended them?

Ever felt moved to do something or thought you heard a voice telling you to make a certain decision, and then you had to stop and think: was that God? If so, is there a way to know for sure?How do we distinguish between the prompts of the Holy Spirit and the whispers of our own subconscious?…

Although the missionary is traditionally seen as being on the field, there are many roles which a modern missionary may take, (it could even be a desk job). So what does a missionary actually do?

How can you know for certain if you have been called by God?

It can be hard to decide on a missions training program, as you want to choose the one which will prepare you best for the mission field. However, without diving into a commitment, how do you know which program will properly develop you into the missionary who can fulfill all that God is calling you to do?

Before you commit to a college mission training program, make sure it will train you in methods that are good for the people you serve, and for you.