CASE Clubs empower middle school students to explore their passions—like Art, Sports, ASL, and Spanish—through student-led, project-based learning. This innovative 2025–2026 CASE initiative fosters curiosity, skill-building, and a love of learning across GOD International’s educational sites.

The Academy for GOD welcomed Vanderbilt’s facility dog Squid for a classroom visit, where students learned about his role in supporting children during medical treatments. The event highlighted the value of empathy and social-emotional learning at the Academy.

Global Outreach Developments Int’l has been awarded $15,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to expand youth, family, and adult literacy programs in Nashville. The grant will strengthen after-school learning, immigrant and refugee education, and family engagement—helping students gain confidence, advance reading levels, and equipping adults with essential English and job readiness skills.

The RIDE program at GOD International is empowering immigrants and refugees from nations like Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Jamaica with essential driver’s education skills. By equipping participants with knowledge, confidence, and community support, RIDE helps open doors to employment, independence, and long-term stability in the U.S.

Now in its 12th year, CASE Afterschool expands to new sites across Nashville and introduces student-led clubs that nurture creativity, learning, and community. Discover how CASE is creating spaces where students thrive.

Lead Teacher from The Academy for GOD Christian preschool program shares how intentional classroom design, structured play stations, and consistent routines create a nurturing environment for 3–5 year olds. Rooted in the theme “God’s Kids Make Good Friends,” the summer program builds social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

CASE Nation, a youth development program of GOD Intl, equips middle school students with character and life skills to mend, befriend, and make a difference. Building on last year’s Unmuted theme, CASE unites youth voices to create lasting community impact.

Serving refugees through English language learning at Buffalo Trails Apartments, a volunteer with GOD Intl's Language in Action (LIA) program shares powerful stories of healing, and growth. From Congolese to Venezuelan and Afghani students, this refugee ESL ministry is a testament to God’s compassion and care.

The Institute for GOD joins the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) as a provisional member for the 2025–2026 season. Representing the Phoenix, our Men’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball teams will compete in Division II’s Mideast Region, reflecting our mission of Christ-centered excellence, servant-leadership, and competitive athletics.

WorkWell, a youth employment program of GOD Intl in Nashville, provides paid summer jobs and 28 hours of professional development for Gen Z youth ages 14–24. From hospitality to sustainable agriculture, participants gain leadership, workplace skills, and confidence to succeed in their careers and communities.