Welcoming Dr. Cory Gonyo: A New Addition to the BCI Pastor & Church Connection Team
Dr. Cory Gonyo – NEW PART-TIME ROLE with PCCT We are excited to introduce Dr. Cory Gonyo, who has joined the Baptist Convention of Iowa's (BCI) Pastor & Church Connection Team (PCCT) in a part-time capacity. As of August 1st, Pastor Cory will begin his role of...
Thank You, Chris Mavity! – A Testament of Service and Character
Chris Mavity Transitioning Off BCI Staff After Serving as Leadership & Ministry Development Coach Since Fall 2021 As the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) navigates a season of change, it is with deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude that we take this...
New Church Plant Strives to “Love Our City” – Generations Church
Serving with Purpose: Spreading the Gospel through Acts of Love Generations Church in Cedar Falls Iowa has made serving their community part of their DNA since before they planted and opened their doors just six months ago.. They believe that serving people is the...
Celebrating New Leadership: Ordination Service at Calvary Baptist Indianola
On Sunday, July 9th, Calvary Baptist Church in Indianola held an important event – the pastor ordination service for Pastor Alex Pietsch. We rejoice with local churches whenever new leaders step up, and we are particularly grateful for those called by God to serve as...
Ep. 24 – Every Member A Minister – Matt Heerema
Episode 24 Description "We're all here to help each other be reconciled to God. We're all here to comfort one another. We all here to encourage one another. We're all here to equip one another in the faith." – Matt Heerema, Lead Pastor at Stonebrook Church in Ames...
Ep. 23 – Leadership As Service – Matt Heerema
Episode 23 Description Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. This interview expands on his helpful teaching from the May 2023 Lunch & Learn event: The 3 Circles of Church Teams. In this engaging...
Leading Church Teams – Pt 1: Leadership As Service
An Interview on Church Team Leadership Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. In this engaging discussion, Pastor Matt shares his expertise on the fundamentals of leading a team in church ministry. Learn how...
Event Report: Evangelism & Discipleship Event in Spanish
The SEND Network Español- Midwest Region organized an upbeat workshop-style event in Des Moines, Iowa. Church leaders from Spanish-speaking congregations in Iowa gathered to learn about evangelism and discipleship. The event featured guest speaker Jorge Rodriguez, a...
Ep 22. – The 3 Circles of Church Ministry Teams – Matt Heerema
Episode 22 Description Have you ever considered the incredible potential of a strong, united ministry team in tackling the greatest hurdles your church faces? This is the 22nd episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast from the Baptist Convention of Iowa. This is a...
Thank You, Leslie Banwart
Leslie Banwart Resigns from BCI Children's Ministry Support Role – Thank you for your service, Leslie! In May we said goodbye to Leslie Banwart, our recent BCI Children’s Ministry support leader. One of her primary roles was facilitating the Children’s Ministry...