New Pastor – Josh Tillman at Westwind Church in Waukee
New Pastor – Josh Tillman Westwind Church in Waukee, Iowa is delighted to introduce Pastor Josh Tillman as their new pastor. With a wealth of experience in assisting churches facing various challenges, Pastor Josh brings a fresh perspective to guide Westwind Church on...
New BCI Staff – Eric Schumacher
Eric Schumacher – NEW PART-TIME ROLE AT BCI Meet Eric Schumacher, the newest addition to the Baptist Convention of Iowa's Pastor & Church Connection Team. He is taking on a part-time role, serving pastors and churches in the West part of the state. With his wealth...
Inside Look: BCI Pastors Meet Local Believers in Iraq, Turkey, and Moldova
Inside Look: BCI Pastors Meet with Local Believers and Ministry Teams in Erbil, Istanbul, and Moldova BCI Pastors and leaders recently returned from an eventful and eye-opening vision trip to Erbil, Iraq, Istanbul, Turkey, and Moldova. The trip was held from April...
A Small Church Making a Big Difference in Liberia
Empowering Gospel-Centered Missions and Economic Development in Liberia How One Generous Donation is Making a Big Difference When organizations come together for a common cause, the results can be astounding. The collaboration between BCI, Van Meter Baptist Church,...
VIDEO: The Replant Hub – The Ultimate Resource for Rural Pastors
The Replant Hub – The Ultimate Resource for Rural Pastors During this interview, Chris Mavity chats with Kyle Bueermann, Rural Specialist for the NAMB Replant Team, about the Replant Hub, a new online resource created for rural pastors and churches. Kyle sheds light...
Middle East Trip Report
In March 2023, The BCI had the incredible opportunity to partner with the leadership of Cornerstone Church to sponsor a trip to Istanbul, Turkey, Erbil, Iraq, and Cairo, Egypt. The team included Mark Vance, Ben Jensen, Jeremy Horton, Jared Van Cleave, Doug Hensley,...
Video – Keys to Success in Rural Ministry – Andy Addis
Find Your Purpose: Embracing Your Rural Ministry Calling In this interview, Andy Addis, pastor at Crosspoint Church in Kansas, discusses how to succeed in rural ministry by staying true to your calling. Pastor Andy shares insights on how to thrive in ministry by...
Bluegrass Worship & Inspiring Messages: The Replant Rural Summit
Bluegrass Worship & Inspiring Messages • Replant Rural Summit Rural pastors from all over the country came together for a retreat full of encouragement and networking at The Replant Rural Summit that took place on March 30-31 in Salina, Kansas. They were able to...
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference Recap
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference Recap March 10 & 11 • Grace Church • Des Moines, Iowa What an amazing weekend of worship, Bible teaching and equipping for youth ministry all across the Midwest! Listen to Malinda a volunteer youth worker at a church in Iowa and...