Scholastic Motivation Ministries intentionally empowers youth and young adults of our great church to excel academically, professionally and spiritually. With a strong national, jurisdiction and district presence, SMM is on the move for God. Our mission is to equip and prepare youth to excel academically and develop professionally, to successfully and positively impact their faith, family and future.
SMM VISION 2023
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Scholastic Motivation Ministries provides a wonderful platform to recognize & reward youth for their academic and personal achievements.
Programs and Ministries
Below is a list of all of the ministries offered by the International Scholastic Motivation Ministry. You can access the program that interest you from our Programs and Ministry page. Feel free to choose any program of interest, if you have additional questions you can contact that ministry coordinator directly.
Spelling Bee
Our Spelling Bee is open to all youth ages 6 to 18 years of age who are in the 1st grade thru 12th grade
Smart Money Matters
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake’s COGIC Urban Initiative targets financial literacy
Political Education
To develop a controlled municipal government environment for true to life political exercises
Oratorical Competition
The Oratorical Competition gives participants an opportunity to develop leadership skills
Robotics Ministry
Robotics is a multi-disciplinary tool that is being increasingly used worldwide in educational programs to motivate …
Creative Writers Workshop
To help youth and young adults who aspire in writing careers discover their potential.
Leadership Training & Development
Opportunity for SMM Jurisdictional Coordinators to interact
Achievers Hall of Fame
The Achievers Hall of Fame recognizes young people who exemplify the mission and vision of SMM
Ladies Workshop
Our objective is to heighten the level of spirituality and self-appreciation in COGIC young ladies …
Network Opportunity & Social
To allow high school and college students to interact with accomplished professionals in many areas …
National Bible Bowl
The Bible Bowl is a competition between teams, over their knowledge a pre-determined section of the Bible.
Youth Talent Showcase
Interested in Singing, Dancing, Spoken Word, Reciting a Poem, maybe Liturgical Praise?
Computer Workshop
The purpose of our Computer Workshop is to acquaint our youth with current hardware, and software operation
Gentlemen's Workshop
Our objective is to heighten the level of spirituality and self-appreciation in COGIC young men
Financial District
To provide a multi-day long exercise in a structured environment, allowing youth to engage in true to life financial transactions.
Personal & Professional Development Institute
The target group for this category is senior high school and college students.