Remembering Pastor David Carscadden
On February 25, 2022, one of our own, Pastor David Carscadden of First Baptist Church, Adel, Iowa was called home to be with his Lord.Remembering the Life & Ministry of Pastor David Carscadden David was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Adel for many years. As...
Pastor Ted Keys Retiring from Community Southern Baptist Church, Waterloo
Reverend Ted Keys has retired from Community Southern Baptist Church in Waterloo after 45 years of ministry service. Ted Keys is the founding pastor so this year also marks the 45th anniversary for the church. 45 Years of Trusting God’s The theme of Rev. Keys’...
Ep. 3 – Introducing Chris Mavity, BCI’s Newest Staff Member
Episode 3 description In this third episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast, we're talking with BCI’s newest staff member, Chris Mavity, as he shares his expertise in developing small groups, multi-site ministries, and volunteer development. Chris has over 30 years of...
New Pastor: Rusty Morecraft at Van Meter Baptist Church
Van Meter Baptist Church in Van Meter, Iowa has called Rusty Morecraft as their pastor as of February 1st. Prior to accepting the role, Pastor Rusty served as an Associational Mission Strategist (formerly known as a Director of Mission, or DOM) in southern Illinois. ...
Iowa Send Network Quarterly – Event Report
Iowa Send Network Quarterly– February 11, 2022 • Des Moines On February 11, church planters, pastors, and other leaders gathered in Des Moines for the Iowa Send Network Quarterly. This event is designed to encourage, equip, and call out laborers for church planting in...
Pastor Mike Carlson Retiring from New Bridge Church, Winterset
In January, New Bridge Church in Winterset, Iowa celebrated the retirement of their pastor of 21 years, Pastor Mike Carlson. Mike and his wife Shari have been very involved in BCI life for many decades and have served in many ministry roles over the years, leaving a...
Ep. 2 – So, what exactly is the GCBSC?
Episode 2 description In this second episode of the Mission Innovate podcast, we're talking about the Great Commission Baptist State Convention. What exactly is the Great Commission Baptist State Convention? That’s exactly what we discover in this episode. We’ll cover...
NEW: BCI Launches New Podcast
BCI has launched “The Mission Innovate Podcast” a brand new podcast devoted to helping church leaders take their next step to multiply disciples, churches, and mission to fulfill the Great Commission. Episode 1: What are the 5 Values of BCI? In this first episode of...
VIDEO & REPORT: 2022 Midwest Leadership Summit
The Midwest Leadership Summit is an equipping conference for church leaders that takes place every other January in Springfield, Illinois. January 18–20, over 1,000 pastors and church leaders gathered from 12 Midwest states, representing 9 state conventions. Iowa...
2021 BCI Impact Report
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. – Philippians 1:3-5 Whether it was "getting back to normal" or defining the "new...
