International Scholastic Motivation Ministries - COGIC

06/16/2026

Rah Gie, host of ; Political and Justice Education Coorindator; and Vice President for Organizational Effectiveness invites Pastor Gaylon Pierce, iSMM Entrepreneruship Coordinator and Strategic Planning Coordinator back to converse about the legal/judicial/carceral/justice system regarding the Karmello Anthony trial in Texas. These gentlemen discuss the topic: "What Does The Law Owe A Black Child?"

06/14/2026

Elder Sylvester Lewis serves as our iSMM STEM Manager and as STEM Segment Producer for iSMM365. Meet our COGIC STEM Scholar, Nyra Gnabge.

06/13/2026

iSMM Vice President Dr. Paul Q. Fortson introduces Min. Carlin Jackson, our new Financial District Coordinator.

06/12/2026

MATH MATH MATH!!!! Sis. Jamese Durden, our Elementary Math Specialist and Dr. Betty Lewis are reporting for duty.

06/12/2026



06/12/2026

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COGIC International AIM Chairman preaching at TXSW1 AIM Convention

06/10/2026

📚🎤🏆 **REGISTER TODAY FOR SCHOLASTIC MOTIVATION MINISTRIES!** 🏆🎤📚

Are you ready to showcase your talents, strengthen your faith, and connect with young people from around the world?

Join us for the Scholastic Motivation Ministries (SMM) Competitions & Seminars** during the COGIC International AIM Convention!

📅 July 6–10, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to participate in:
✅ Bible Bowl
✅ Spelling Bee
✅ Math Olympiad
✅ Oratorical Competition
✅ Talent Showcase

✅ Creative Writing Contest

✅ Robotics Competition

✅ Leadership & Educational Seminars

✅ Chess Tournament

✅ Digital Production Lab

Whether you're competing, learning, or cheering on your fellow participants, SMM offers something for everyone. This is your chance to grow spiritually, academically, and personally while representing your local church and jurisdiction.

🌟 Challenge your mind.
🌟 Strengthen your faith.
🌟 Develop your gifts.
🌟 Build lifelong connections.

Registration is now open! Make plans to be a part of this life-changing experience at the International AIM Convention.

https://forms.gle/VgoRujjwHrGZnky17

06/10/2026

🎓 Announcing Our 2026 Baccalaureate Commencement Speaker

International Scholastic Motivation Ministries is honored to announce Elder Eric Lewis Williams, Ph.D. as our 2026 Baccalaureate Commencement Speaker.

Elder Williams serves as Assistant Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity. He previously served as curator of religion for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C., and as lead researcher at the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life.

We are looking forward to a powerful, meaningful, and inspiring Baccalaureate celebration as we honor scholars, graduates, and completers of the Class of 2026.

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
🕢 Line Up: 7:30 AM
🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Maryland Convention Center | Baltimore, MD

06/10/2026

🎓 Calling All Scholars, Graduates, and Completers!

The Church of God in Christ International Scholastic Motivation Ministries invites you to participate in our 2026 Baccalaureate Program as we recognize scholars, graduates, and completers of the Class of 2026.

We will also offer special recognition for those who graduated during the COVID pandemic — Classes of 2020–2023.

Whether you completed a high school diploma, GED, trade or career certification, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, doctoral degree, or another academic milestone, we want to celebrate what God has helped you accomplish.

📅 Friday, July 10, 2026
🕢 Line Up: 7:30 AM
🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Maryland Convention Center | Baltimore, MD

RSVP here to be honored during Baccalaureate:
https://forms.gle/YRfbNH5xR9drG2if8

For more information, contact Dr. Sylvester Cannon II at [email protected].

Let’s celebrate excellence, perseverance, and the future God is building through our scholars.

06/06/2026