CHRISTMAS: To receive is to give
By Dorothy Kelley Patterson FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — This poignant beatitude from the lips of Jesus is so typical of the Savior — “… and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He himself said,...
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Give more than ever before to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
By Ronnie Floyd Reaching the world for Christ is the vision and passion of our Southern Baptist Convention. Our grand task to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to every person in the world and make disciples of all the nations...
Read MoreDr. Russell Moore to speak at The Believer and Civic Involvement Conference January 25 & 26.
By Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer Nearly all of us in Iowa have been inundated with information on the various presidential candidates. For some, the gathering of election news is nearly addicting, others just...
Read MoreA cup of hot chocolate leads to baptism at the Salt Company Iowa City
by Shannon Ness Coordinator, The Salt Company While going through a particularly rough situation, Carley met with Anna, a student from Salt Company for hot coco. During their time together, Carley realized that she was not...
Read More5 creative ways to give to IMB this year
by IMB staff Do you think giving through your church’s annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering or the Cooperative Program is the only way you can support IMB? Think again — there are many ways to support IMB as it partners with...
Read MorePlatt: Why every Christian should say ‘I will’
by David Platt RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — Why should every Christian say to God, I will pray however You want me to pray, give whatever You want me to give, and go wherever and whenever You want me to go? Why should each person say, I...
Read MoreOur purpose is to declare who God is to all nations
by Ronnie Floyd Reaching the world for Christ is the vision and passion of our Southern Baptist Convention. Our grand task to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every person in the world and make disciples of all the nations...
Read MoreSmall Groups Aid Ongoing Growth
A Big Deal about Small Groups By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader Continuing this series of articles about the possibilities for church life with a well done Small Group ministry, the emphasis of focus today is the...
Read MoreBeloved daughters worship together at the Salt Company Iowa City
by Randyl Meyer-LaMaack Coordinator, Veritas Church On a cold and rainy November night, over 50 young women from The Salt Company in Iowa City gathered together as sisters to seek the Lord through whole-hearted worship and to...
Read MoreFive essential elements of Transformational Small Groups
Small groups are not automatically effective. It takes intentionality to make them accomplish their mission. By Ed Stetzer Transformational discipleship involves moving people from sitting in rows, where they are simply in...
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Campers On Mission – 2026 National Rally
Tuesday, June 2 @ 8:00 am - Thursday, June 4 @ 5:00 pm at Amana RV Park & Event Center2026 SBC Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 7 @ 9:00 am - Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:00 pm2026 “For The Church” Conference – MBTS
Monday, September 28 @ 4:00 pm - Tuesday, September 29 @ 4:45 pm at Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFortify: 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
February 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Restoration ChurchBCI NEWSLETTER
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