The Power of the Gospel

The Power of the Gospel

by Ashley A. Hey everyone! My name is Ashley and I am in nursing school in Birmingham! Coming into SMI, I had no idea what to expect. Being from out of town, I assumed everyone would already know each other and I would be the outsider. I assumed Kensington would be a...
Listening to the Whole Story

Listening to the Whole Story

by Yeju K. SMI was the first time I had ever done my laundry at a laundromat. I have to say, it’s kind of a vibe, you know?—sharing Bible stories as we wait for our clothes to dry and spending quarters on the claw machine. I love that our team is so willing to not...
Seeing God at Work

Seeing God at Work

by Isaac L. Howdy folks! This is Isaac reporting from SMI 2023 and the first week of SMI has finally come to an end! This week may have been one of the longest weeks of my life! No exaggeration. The program started off with lots of seminars from many medical and...
Renewed Connection to Jesus

Renewed Connection to Jesus

by Caroline E. My biggest takeaway from SMI has been relearning the power of prayer. I grew up in a Christian household so I have always been surrounded by prayer. However, in recent years, I feel that I fell into a rhythm of bowing my head just to pray and not to...
Structure Determines Function

Structure Determines Function

by Anisha S. Structure determines function.  A phrase drilled into the heads of many pre-med students alike, as we learned about the wonders of fibers arranged in parallel groups to make a joint stronger, the chambers of the heart working to send blood to the body,...
The Goodness of God

The Goodness of God

by Kristie R. “The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” -Psalm 145:9   Stepping into SMI I did not know what to expect. I knew the program would be an enriching experience as it included all of my passions: ministry, underserved urban...