Ep. 6 – New Role for Chris Eller
Episode 6 description Since 2018, Chris Eller has been serving BCI in his role as Associate Director by overseeing BCI administration, leading events, and bringing together many pastors and church leaders in BCI events and meetings. In this interview, Chris shares...
Ep. 5 – What’s Great About the Ministry Life Retreat?
Episode 5 description Everyone knows that leading a church is no easy task. We also know that successful leaders prioritize their own mental, physical, and spiritual health and they find the time they need to be encouraged, restored, and refreshed for ministry. That’s...
2022 Disaster Relief Trainings
Starting last year, BCI partnered with the Illinois Baptist State Association for Disaster Relief. This year, interested Iowa churches have the opportunity to participate in Disaster Relief trainings through IBSA. The three DR Training sessions are April 9th, May...
New Online Giving Service
We are excited to roll out a new online giving service to improve your experience as a generous supporter of BCI. Our new service, called Bloomerang, is available now at the BCI giving webpage. Since the beginning of the church, Christians haven collected their...
New Pastor: Gared Shaffer
Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello, Iowa has called Gared Shaffer as their pastor. Pastor Gared was installed as full-time pastor on January 16th. Prior to accepting the role, he completed an MDiv degree online through Southern Seminary. Path to Ministry Gared grew...
Israel Becerra Adoption
On February 28, Israel and Paola Becerra Ledesma welcomed two daughters, Joy (4) and Grace (2), to their family through adoption. Israel is pastor of Kairos Church in Marshalltown and Hispanic Baptist Church in Waterloo. He also serves as Church Planting Catalyst for...
Tornado Response & Relief in Central Iowa
Tornado Relief in Central Iowa In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that passed through central and eastern Iowa, BCI churches are stepping up to provide hope, encouragement, support, and relief. Disaster Relief at New Bridge Church in Winterset Even though...
Pastor Gilmer Mauricio Receives Doctorate Degree
Pastor Gilmer Mauricio recently earned a doctorate in Christian Counseling from Doxa International University. Dr. Mauricio's thesis was title, "Causus Ocultas en el Suicido de Pastores." He also recently delivered a conference on the topic in Brazil for a ministry...
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’...
