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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Staff, Students & Grads
Gratitude as a Compass: How Worship Reorients our Lives
Explore how gratitude and Christian worship can reorient our hearts, helping us move beyond the pursuit of happiness toward a deeper understanding of life as God's gift.
From Taiwan: What I'm Learning About Missions and Abiding in Christ
Nashville Bible College student Emma Lyons shares lessons from her international ministry experience in Taiwan, reflecting on cross-cultural missions, biblical education, and what it means to abide in Christ.
Why Study the Bible in College If You Already Learn It at Church?
Why study the Bible in college if you already attend church? NBC student Jackson Stanfield explores how classroom discussions, biblical study, and Sunday sermons strengthen one another.
A New Approach to College Mentorship
In this update from President Sherrod, see how Nashville Bible College’s mentorship program is helping students grow through Scripture, prayer, accountability, and life-on-life discipleship.
Seeing People through the Eyes of Christ
Through the story of Onesimus, Philemon, and Paul, discover what it means to see people through the eyes of Christ and pursue reconciliation shaped by prayer and grace.
Learning to Live in God’s Country
Psalm 15 begins with a simple question: Who may dwell with God? Professor Benjamin Reese reflects on integrity, wholeness, and learning to live in God's kingdom.
Discipline that Leads to Freedom
What do discipline and freedom have in common? Professor Benjamin Reese reflects on how spiritual practices like prayer, Scripture, and community help develop the inner self and lead to greater freedom in Christ.
Finding God’s Song in the Noise
Psalm 42 teaches us to find God's song beneath life's noise. Professor Benjamin Reese reflects on prayer, praise, and God's faithful love in the midst of chaos.
Choosing Thankfulness in Hardship: Angelique Nibaruta on Psalm 9 and Trusting God
In this student sermon, Angelique Nibaruta reflects on Psalm 9, thankfulness in suffering, and learning to trust God’s faithfulness even after tragedy and loss.
The Testimony of our Faith | On Witness, History and the People of God
In this student sermon, Tyler Worlow reflects on testimony throughout Scripture and church history, encouraging believers to see their stories as part of God’s ongoing faithfulness through His people.
Trusting God without a Sign: on Faith, Suffering and God’s Faithfulness
In this student sermon, Emma Lyons reflects on chronic illness, suffering, and learning to trust God’s faithfulness without constantly asking for signs, drawing from John 20 and 1 Peter 1.
Solitude as a Spiritual Discipline
Esther Bargatze’s sermon transcript, reflecting on Psalm 4, anxiety, solitude, and the importance of intentional time alone with God.
Institute Students Serve Through Jail Ministry at Davidson County Jail
Institute students are gaining hands-on ministry experience through Bible studies, service projects, and outreach with inmates at the Davidson County Jail in Nashville.
No Place for Jesus | Easter Reflection
Professor Brynn Buchanan reflects on the burial of Jesus and the place we make for him in our lives.
Inside First Aid Arts: Learning to Care for the Mind
As students navigated a season of change, First Aid Arts was offered as a free resource—helping them build practical skills for emotional regulation and care for the mind alongside their faith.
Nashville Bible College launches Church Matching Scholarship
The Institute for GOD is pleased to announce the Church Matching Scholarship, launching in Fall 2024. This new program aims to support both incoming and current full-time students dedicated to their biblical studies and ministry preparation.
Student Accountability Groups: Building a Lifelong Value
This blog highlights our Accountability Group program, which is part of the Student Life department at the Institute for G.O.D. Undergraduate students are placed in an accountability group where they practice vulnerable, honest conversations.
Institute Students Provide Tech Empowerment for Seniors at Fifty Forward
Students at the Institute for G.O.D. International volunteers at Fifty Forward in Nashville, providing tech assistance to seniors, enhancing their digital skills and protecting them from scams.
No dorms, just homes for Christian community
Read about the Institute for GOD's unique student housing in Nashville, TN, turning traditional dorm life into a community-centric experience. Students reside in furnished houses, building relationships and acquiring life skills in a faith-based environment. This setup promotes personal and spiritual growth. Check out our blog to understand how we're enhancing student living for better service and fellowship.
Ministry Project Reflections: Institute Students Visit the Elderly in Nashville
Students from the Institute for Global Outreach Developments Int’l regularly visit Radnor Tower, a residential community for the elderly, to provide practical assistance and companionship. Through these visits, they build meaningful relationships with residents, sharing experiences and the love of Jesus, while also gaining invaluable insights and wisdom from the seniors they serve.