Faculty and Mentors

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Meet Olivia, a double major with an occupational focus in maternal health. The Institute for G.O.D. matches mentors to students for personal growth, accountability, spiritual, professional development. Mentors walk alongside students for the duration of the program, assisting them in both acclimation to the workplace and application of values learned in the classroom. Tell us more, Liv.

– Thanks, Alex. I came to The Institute after going on a mission trip to El Salvador with Global Outreach Developments International. That was exactly one year after my family lost our mom to cancer. I just really wanted to get closer to God and learn His Word. What I didn’t realize when I came to The Institute was that I would gain a family. What initially took me by surprise was the sheer amount of love that faculty and staff share with students. I felt immediately seen. People genuinely want to get to know you. Students are prayerfully assigned a personal mentor who is always available to them and will actually go with them on their journey of development for the duration of their education. Our mentors help us as we’re learning how to be adults who honor God in their day-to-day life. They pray for you and challenge you. Our mentors and teachers always remind us to consider how God is shaping us to be servants and peacemakers within our household and even on a mission field. They also live in our neighborhood, so there’s a chance you’d see them while on a walk or be invited over to their house for a family dinner. These relationships have been redemptive and healing for me. The safety of knowing you have biblically literate adults in your life who love you and are looking out for you is something I have not found anywhere else. I’m so thankful I get to be a part of a family of believers who are committed to learning the Word of God and living it out in real time. And also my sister comes here now too. I think our mom would be really proud of us for pressing forward and serving God. She really loved the Lord. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, Liv. I also think your mom would be so proud of you and your sister. Having caring adults in your life who share your values and who want to help you grow into your potential is an awesome gift. The Institute for G.O.D. really is like a big family that way, and that is awesome. Thanks again for sharing your story.