Cornerstone Marshalltown becomes “mosaic church”
On August 14th, Cornerstone Church Marshalltown changed their name to "mosaic church." mosaic was planted by Cornerstone Church of Ames and the official launch of their weekend services happened on Easter Sunday in 2021. In an article in the Marshalltown newspaper,...
Hispanic Ministry Summer Intern Program
There are huge gospel opportunities for Spanish-language ministry here in Iowa. Israel Becerra, pastor of Kairos Church in Marshalltown and Hispanic Baptist Church in Waterloo, has been busy this summer leading ministry internships to lay the foundation for future...
Ep 19 – The Progress of Preaching – Matt Reeves & Steve Bensema
Episode 19 Description What are the challenges pastors face when balancing preaching and other ministry responsibilities? How can preachers grow in their skill in the art of preaching? In this episode we are talking with two of our young pastors, Matt Reeves, pastor...
Ep 18 – The Practice of Preaching – Todd Stiles (Pt 2)
Episode 18 Description What is the best way to prepare for preaching? This episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast is the second half of a conversation with Todd Stiles, Lead Pastor at First Family Church in Ankeny. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the art...
Double Your Church’s Local Missions Giving Through the Iowa Ministry Fund
The Iowa Ministry Fund exists to accelerate what BCI churches are doing to support local, gospel ministries that meet tangible needs. We invite pastors and church leaders to submit an application for a gospel-centered serving ministry they support which is meeting...
Ep 17 – The Passion of Preaching – Todd Stiles (Pt 1)
Episode 17 Description What principles can we use to evaluate what constitutes “good preaching?” This episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast is the first half of a conversation with Todd Stiles, Lead Pastor at First Family Church in Ankeny. In addition to sharing his...
Youth Ministry Resources
Youth Ministry Resources for BCI Pastors & Church Leaders What are you doing today to prepare the church of tomorrow? Our youth are the present and future of our churches and one of the best opportunities for the gospel to flourish. Here are some of the best...
Ep 16 – True discipleship in student ministry (Pt 2)
Episode 16 Description Who are you partnering with to develop discipleship in your student ministry? This episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast is Part 2 of a conversation that BCI Communications Director, Ben Bradley and BCI Finance Manager, Chris Eller had with...
WMU Provides $15,000 HEART Grant to Cornerstone, Ames
$15,000 GRANT TO CORNERSTONE, AMES Joni Wilkinson and the Iowa WMU have worked to provide a $15,000 grant to Cornerstone Church in Ames for expenses related to response and funerals after the tragic shooting in June. The grant was provided through the national WMU...
Ep 15 – True discipleship in student ministry (Pt 1)
Episode 15 Description Is true discipleship happening in your student ministry? In this episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast, BCI Communications Director, Ben Bradley and BCI Finance Manager, Chris Eller interview Jonathan Meyer, Student Ministries Pastor at Grace...
