News & Storeis
Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Staff, Students & Grads
What Happens at an NBC Chapel?
See what a typical Wednesday chapel looks like at Nashville Bible College, from worship and prayer to biblical teaching, student activities, fellowship, and opportunities to serve alongside professors and classmates, written by freshman Emma Pierce.
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.
Learning to Proclaim: Inside the Preaching Club
The Institute’s preaching club gives students hands-on experience in sermon development, public speaking, and biblical application—preparing them to proclaim the Word with clarity and confidence.
Reflecting on Welcome Week
Welcome Week at the Institute for GOD is one of the most exciting times of the year—a chance for new students to discover campus life, build friendships, and step into a season of growth. To give you an inside look, three of our current students share their own experiences, memories, and highlights from this special week. Their stories capture the energy, community, and heart that make Welcome Week unforgettable.
How to Make Important Appointments: A Life Skill Every Gen Z Student Needs
90% of Gen Z feels anxious about making phone calls. Learn practical tips for booking doctor, dentist, and other appointments with confidence in college.
Immersion Testimony by Olivia Lasater
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 Summer Internship Completely Changed My Bible School Experience
Gabriella shares about her experience as a participant in the Summer Internship program this year and how this experience changed her experience in school.
Welcome Week Reflection
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.
From the Field El Salvador: Focus on the Kids
Sara Giguere, a student at The Institute for GOD, is on her six-week immersion trip in El Salvador. She shares insights from her journey, highlighting the community's shift from dependency to empowerment and detailing the mission's significant impact on local residents and volunteers.
From the Field El Salvador: Week One Update from Lauren Garrison
Lauren Garrison gives a week one update from her Immersion to El Salvador concerning her time so far, and what their plans are for the month. Look forward to more updates like this throughout the month.
NBC Students Set Out for El Salvador Immersion
Students from the Institute for GOD will engage in a six-week cultural immersion in El Salvador, participating in community service projects like youth programming and gardening. The experience fosters cultural exchange and personal growth while supporting GOD Latin America. This post details their preparation, activities, and the educational impact of their trip.
A Prayer for Friendships
Every human being needs friends. Sometimes it can feel like it’s impossible to genuinely connect with others, whether it’s because of personal insecurities or seemingly impenetrable cliques. But the truth is, God wants people to be close to one another, to be honest with each other and let love be genuine