Greenville, SC - The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is thrilled to announce The Institute for GOD as an additional new member institution starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The Institute for GOD will participate as an NCCAA Division II provisional member and will join Baptist University of Florida and Hesston College, announced in early April, as the NCCAA's newest member additions.
 
"The NCCAA is excited to welcome The Institute for GOD as a provisional member and assist them as they develop their intercollegiate athletics program," said NCCAA Executive Director Dan Wood. "Driven by our shared mission, we look forward to a long-term partnership."
 
The Institute for GOD
The Institute for GOD is in Nashville, Tennessee and is set to join the NCCAA as a provisional member in the Division II Mideast Region. The Phoenix will compete in two NCCAA sports in 2025-26 with Men's Soccer and Women's Volleyball.

“At The Institute for Global Outreach Developments International, we are honored to join the NCCAA, an organization that shares our commitment to character, Christ-centered excellence, and holistic development," stated President Gregg Garner. "This partnership aligns seamlessly with our mission to cultivate servant-leaders who pursue both spiritual depth and competitive excellence. We believe the NCCAA provides a meaningful platform for our student-athletes to represent their faith with integrity on and off the field."

For more information on the Institute for GOD, visit https://instituteforgod.edu/.