SMC BRANSON

Does it ever feel like taking the steps to get to know God is a lot of work that is hard to get motivated for? You see your need for God, you know He has true life for you, you make resolutions, but it feels like the results don't come very fast and motivation is quickly lost. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and results from minimal investment, come learn how a life of simple consistency over time is actually the key to unlocking the life that God has for us!

Have you ever wondered what more you could do to grow your faith and learn about God? In this encounter we will talk about why and how to keep a learner’s mindset in respect to faith. We will even share some incredible tools and resources to use in your personal development.

"Be a Bible nerd? Nah, no thanks!" Come hear about the value of not just knowing what the Bible says but having it in your heart and in your mind all day long. It may just be the greatest fuel to for your relationship with God! 

Do you want a close relationship with God? Like any close relationship communication is key. But does prayer even work? How do I know if God's listening? What does it look like to have a deep prayer life? Come check out how prayer is one of our biggest assets and some practical ways to go deeper. 

Soldiers go to boot camp in order to create a strong foundation for their military lives. Come get training on how to start reading the Bible in order to create a strong foundation for your entire life! (No push ups required.)

Nobody gets how much you have on your plate. School, social life, relationships, career plans.. it never ends. Come learn how to overcome stress and anxiety and have true peace in a world that seems to be stressed out!

In a world that tells us to be SO many things as women, we can often feel exhausted, confused and be left second guessing ourselves. God calls us to something better. As we find our identity in Him, we can find true security and confidence!...So what is this identity and how do we exactly live it out? Let’s look at what it means to be a godly woman, why it is worth it, and how God teaches us to go about it!

It’s no doubt that we have many different influences in our lives and we desire to be people of influence. We admire people who impact others and the upcoming generations. We see names like XYZ, but when it comes to being a woman of godly character/influence, what does it take? Who are we looking to as our example and how do we actually become these kind of women? What does real influence according to God? So much of our influence as godly women comes from what we intake and who we look to. Come hear what it takes to be a woman of influence that God can use!

We all long for attention, for affirmation, to be accepted, to be seen, and to be pursued by someone who recognizes our value. Does someone like this exist? Come hear what God has to say about a true love that doesn’t disappoint – from one girl to another!

Almost all people long and desire to be married, but why is the success rate so low? Why is "try before you buy" not producing thriving marriages? Come hear about God's heart and design for relationships and some practical ways you can prepare now for a godly relationship & marriage one day.