Choose the Breakouts That Fit Your Ministry

On Friday afternoon, you’ll have eight breakout options across two sessions, with topics ranging from prayer and discipleship to church revitalization, rural church planting, abuse prevention, music ministry, and women’s ministry.

Breakout Session 1 – 2:00pm-3:00pm

• Praying Above Yourself — Trevin Wax, NAMB
  Christians have inherited a treasure chest of prayers from the church throughout history. Explore ancient collects, confessions, and doxologies and learn how praying the words of faithful believers who came before us can deepen our own prayer lives.
• Developing a Vision for Church Revitalization — Daniel Southwick, Southern Hills Baptist Church
  Learn from Daniel Southwick about developing a vision for helping churches move toward greater health and gospel fruitfulness.
• Rural Church Planting — Tim Kimberley, Sacred Mission Church
  What does it look like to plant and develop churches in rural communities? Tim Kimberley will share from his experience leading a rural church plant.
• Hispanic Ministry Leaders Breakout — Israel Becerra
  A dedicated conversation and training opportunity for Hispanic ministry leaders serving churches across Iowa.

Breakout Session 2 – 3:15pm-4:15pm

• Abuse Prevention & Response — Jeff Dalrymple, SBC & Steve Bensema, Lightwell
  Gain practical guidance for preventing abuse and responding faithfully and wisely when concerns arise in the church.

• Discipleship Pathways — Ryan Johnston, SEND Network
  Explore practical ways to develop a clear pathway for making and multiplying disciples in your church.

• Developing a Gospel-Shaped Music Ministry — Dalton Shaffer, Candeo Church
  Consider how your church’s music ministry can serve the congregation and contribute to a culture shaped by the gospel.

• Effective Women’s Ministry — Kari Minter
  Think through practical ways to encourage and equip women and develop a healthy ministry to women in the local church.

Come Ready to Learn

The wide variety of options is intentional because we all lead unique churches, serve in unique communities, and face unique ministry challenges. We want this conference to encourage, strengthen, and equip YOU for ministry, wherever you serve.

Come ready to choose the breakouts that will help you take your next step.

The 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting will be held November 6–7 at Grace Church in Des Moines. The Ministry Conference is Friday, November 6th, and registration is free for BCI pastors and church leaders. Registration is open now, with a deadline of October 30th.

Register today and start planning which breakouts you’ll attend!