Stronger Leaders, Stronger Churches

Mark your calendar for these 2026 BCI events

Ministry doesn’t slow down and neither do the demands on pastors and church leaders. We know your time is limited and your responsibilities are many. That’s why our 2026 calendar is designed with one goal in mind: to strengthen and encourage you in your local ministry.

BCI Events Page

From Preaching Workshops and Sending Labs to Youth Luncheons, a new Discipleship Workshop, and our BCI Annual Meeting, each event exists to serve YOU and your church and advance our shared mission across Iowa and beyond. Registration is already open for many of these upcoming events. 

Now is the time to mark your calendar and plan ahead for each event that is right for you!

  • January 15 – Youth Leader Luncheon (Grace Church, Des Moines)

  • January 26 – NAMB Sending Lab (Restoration Adel)

  • February 21 – NAMB Sending Lab en Español (FFC, Ankeny)

  • March 9 – NAMB Sending Lab (Harvest Bible Chapel, Clear Lake) 

  • March 10 – Preaching & Preachers Workshop (Walnut Creek Church, Des Moines)

  • March 13-14 – ​​Ignite Youth Conference (Grace Church, Des Moines)

  • March 27 – NAMB & BCI Discipleship Pathway Workshop (Stonebrook Church, Ames)

  • April 10-11 – Iowa WMU Women’s Retreat (Hidden Acres Campground, Dayton)

  • April 16 – Youth Leader Luncheon (The Mission Church, Urbandale)

  • April 17 – Teaching the Psalms Seminar (Westwind Church, Waukee)

  • June 9-10 – SBC Annual Meeting – Orlando, FL

  • July 1-31 – Iowa Ministry Fund (Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 31st)

  • August 28 – One-Day Shepherding & Preaching Conference (FFC, Ankeny)
              Guest Speakers: Brian Croft & Tony Merida

  • September 14 – NAMB Sending Lab (FFC, Ankeny)

  • September 13 & 20 – Iowa Missions Offering Emphasis Weekends

  • September 28-29 – For The Church Conference (MBTS, Kansas City)

  • October 5 – NAMB Sending Lab (Coram Deo Bible Church, Davenport)

  • October 8 – Youth Leader Luncheon (Fellowship Community Church, Norwalk)

  • November 6-7 – 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting (Grace Church, Des Moines)
              Guest Speaker – Trevin Wax, NAMB

  • December 1-2 – NAMB Residency Builder (FFC, Ankeny)

We are better together, and these moments of training, encouragement, and connection help you and your leaders remain faithful to your ministry calling in your local church.

We hope you’ll plan now to join us this year!