Go Forward
By Karen McGettrick Go Forward was the theme of the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, June 8-9, 2014. Attending from Iowa were Joni Wilkinson, Wilma Faulkner, and Karen McGettrick....
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Moore: Gospel includes engaging culture
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP) — Public engagement of cultural issues in a “Christ-shaped manner” is crucial for pastors and other Christians, ethicist Russell D. Moore said after hosting Southern Baptist...
Read More‘For The Church’ – A Conference Designed to Equip and Ready Pastors for the Church
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is hosting the inaugural For The Church conference on August 25-26 at the Midwestern campus in Kansas City. The conference is designed to equip and ready both pastors and students as they...
Read MoreCornerstone School of Theology Announces Fall Courses
Cornerstone School of Theology in Ames has announced their Fall courses starting August 18. The scheduled courses include Theology I and Intro to Hermeneutics. The registration deadline for both courses is August 15. Course...
Read MoreEzell Spotlights Church-Based Evangelism Tool For Namb Trustees
By Mike Ebert “For us to spur on what I hope will be an evangelistic emphasis for our convention, it is very important for us to come up with a pathway for churches to follow,” said Ezell, NAMB president.BALTIMORE – Kevin...
Read MoreLeave a legacy to bless generations of missions, ministry
By Laura Fielding BALTIMORE — Whether we like it or not, we are all going to leave behind a legacy, said IMB President Tom Elliff during a luncheon focused on “The Last Full Measure of Devotion: Your Mission & Ministry...
Read MoreGuidestone Financial: Hawkins provides 96th report to SBC messengers
By Roy Hayhurst BALTIMORE — Citing good news across all ministry areas within GuideStone Financial Resources, President O.S. Hawkins delivered the 96th annual report to messengers meeting June 10-11. GuideStone provides...
Read MoreTen Tips to Becoming a More Productive Pastor
by Thom Rainer The work of pastoral ministry is a joy, but it’s also demanding. Every pastor is on call 24/7. Expectations of members are high and sometimes unreasonable. Pastors are thus expected to “run the race” constantly....
Read MoreUsing Mobile Devices in Ministry
The International Mission Board has just published a guide to using your mobile devices in ministry. Check out their Mobile Ministry Made Easy Guide and all of the other resources...
Read MoreAn Awakening in Cuba
‘A powerful influence for Christ’ By Will Stuart “I found it surprising, almost shocking, to find some of the greatest expressions of faith within 100 miles of the United States.” IMB President Tom Elliff. The storm...
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SEND Network Iowa: One Day – August 28th
Friday, August 28 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at First Family Church Ankeny2026 “For The Church” Conference – MBTS
Monday, September 28 @ 4:00 pm - Tuesday, September 29 @ 4:45 pm at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary2026 BCI Annual Meeting
Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 am - Saturday, November 7 @ 1:30 pm at Grace Church Des MoinesFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
February 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at All Nations Baptist ChurchFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
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