2026 BCI Annual Meeting
2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting
November 6th & 7th • Grace Church, Des Moines
Join us for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting. More than a business meeting, this gathering is an opportunity to worship together, hear stories of God’s work across Iowa, build relationships, and be equipped for faithful ministry in today’s changing culture.
BCI Ministry Conference • Friday, November 7th • 11:00am-4:15pm
• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free • Registration Required
BCI Annual Banquet • Friday, November 7th • 6:00pm-7:30pm
• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free • Registration Required
BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday, November 8th • 9:00am-12:30pm
• For all BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free for Messengers & Guests • Registration Required
FEATURED SPEAKER: TREVIN WAX
– VP for Resources & Marketing, NAMB
We are honored to welcome Trevin Wax as our featured speaker for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting.
Trevin serves as Vice President of Research and Resource Development for the North American Mission Board and is a fellow with The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project, host of the Reconstructing Faith podcast, and author of numerous books including The Thrill of Orthodoxy and The Multi-Directional Leader.
Trevin is widely respected for helping Christians engage today’s culture while remaining deeply rooted in historic biblical faith. Through his writing, speaking, and leadership, he challenges believers to think clearly, live faithfully, and hold fast to Christian orthodoxy in a rapidly changing world.
Known for his thoughtful engagement with culture, discipleship, and church leadership, Trevin brings a timely perspective for pastors and church leaders seeking to lead faithfully in their local churches in the years ahead.
Schedule
BCI Ministry Conference • Friday, November 7th
10:00am – Registration
11:00am – Brunch with Trevin Wax
12:30pm – Trevin Wax Workshop
2:00pm – Breakout Session 1
3:15pm – Breakout Session 2
4:15pm – Reception & Exhibits
BCI Annual Banquet • Friday, November 7th
6:00pm – Banquet Start
7:30pm – Banquet End
BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday, November 8th
8:00am – Registration & Exhibitors Open
9:00am – Annual Meeting Session 1
10:30am – Break (Coffee, Water, Snacks)
10:45am – Annual Meeting Session 2
12:30pm – Lunch
Messenger or Guest?
There are 2 types of attendees for the Annual Meeting on Saturday: “Messengers” are approved by their home church to vote in the BCI Business Meeting. “Guests” includes any other attendees and they are not approved to vote during the Business Meeting.
Find out how many Messengers your church is allowed by referencing the giving table in the Messengers Info Sheet (PDF).
