Better Together: Churches Investing in Their Communities

The Iowa Ministry Fund exists to strengthen the connection between BCI churches and gospel-centered serving ministries in their communities.

The idea is simple: accelerate the giving and volunteering churches are already doing. Each year, BCI churches submit applications on behalf of ministries they actively support. IMF provides matching funds, allowing churches to deepen their investment in ministries that meet needs and share God’s mercy, love, and truth with people across Iowa.

This year, several ministries were supported by more than one church, reflecting the power of churches partnering together to strengthen ministry in their communities.

Funding for the Iowa Ministry Fund comes through the generosity of BCI churches, including gifts to the Iowa Missions Offering, along with support from the NAMB Evangelism Projects Fund.

2026 IMF Quick Stats

• 28 applications submitted
• 19 churches represented
• 23 ministries supported
• 5 ministries supported by multiple churches
• $50,600 in IMF grants awarded

2026 IMF Grant Allocation

The following 23 gospel-centered serving ministries have been awarded a BCI Iowa Ministry Fund grant for 2026:

• Anchored Hope
• Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
• CareNetworkCR
• Cedar Valley’s Little Free Pantries
• Celebrate Recovery
• Faith Academy
• First Place Ministries
• Foundations Learning Center
• Generations Church Community Meals
• Her Health Women’s Center
• Home for Awhile
• Hope Family Resource Center
• Kingdom Community Center
• Lifewise Academy
• Love INC of the Cedar Valley
• Love INC Des Moines
• NW Iowa Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Obria Ames
• One Hope Lane County
• The Refuge
• The Well
• Together for Good
• Wings of Refuge