2021 Annual Meeting Report: Iowa Baptists Celebrate 25 Years
The Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) gathered at Grace Church in Des Moines, Nov. 5-6 for its annual meeting and to celebrate 25 years as a state convention. History of BCI – Part 1 "Our Time Has Come" History of BCI – Part 2 "Leading Through Change" History of BCI –...
New BCI Staff – Chris Mavity
NEW BCI STAFF – CHRIS MAVITY Through a recent vision casting process, BCI has clarified its mission to help church leaders take their next step to multiply disciples, churches, and mission through local churches. One area that we recognize that we have fallen behind...
History of BCI – Part 3
THIS IS PART 3 OF A 3-PART SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE HISTORY OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF IOWA. Change is a part of life. However, the pace at which things change continues to increase. The last decade has been a time of radical change in the Baptist Convention of...
History of BCI – Part 2
THIS IS PART 2 OF A 3-PART SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE HISTORY OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF IOWA. The first and second decades of the Baptist Convention of Iowa were characterized by growth, both in numbers of participants and in depth of cooperation. This steady growth...
History of BCI – Part 1
This is part 1 of a 3-part series of articles on the history of the Baptist Convention of Iowa. In this first installment, we’ll remember the legacy of partnership and faithful ministry that characterized each phase of the establishment of the convention. One thing...
What are the Benefits of Partnering with BCI?
How Can BCI Help YOU Take Your Next Step inMultiplying Disciples, Churches, & Mission? We believe that we can do more for the gospel by partnering together. One of the ways BCI strives to accelerate gospel ministry is by providing resources for church leaders. In...
15 Ministries Supported through Iowa Ministry Fund
15 Ministries Supported through the 2021 Iowa Ministry Fund The Iowa Ministry Fund underwent a big change this year. In prior years, gospel-centered serving ministries would apply to BCI directly to be considered for an IMF grant. This year, BCI churches were invited...
Why Join BCI?
Who is helping your church go to the next level in multiplying disciples, churches, & mission? Do you know a church that would be a good fit to join BCI? One way we want to multiply disciples, churches, and mission is by partnering together with like minded...
New Affiliation: Great Commission Baptists
New Affiliation: Great Commission Baptists Matthew 28:19-20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with...
Salvations & Baptisms at Heartland Tent Revival in Sioux City
Salvations & Baptisms at Heartland Tent Revival in Sioux City Heartland Church in Sioux City experienced 4 salvations and 8 baptisms on Sunday, September 5th at their Tent Revival outreach. The morning started with a worship service “under the big top” on the...
