The Healing Leader Roundtable EventThursday, October 17 • 9:00am-3:30pm Coralville, Iowa We are excited to invite you to a special one-day roundtable, The Healing Leader – Healthy Leaders Building Healing Communities, hosted by Reach Iowa Together (RIT) in partnership with the ministry Nothing is Wasted. RIT has been a long-time partner ministry of the Baptist Convention […]

2024 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd • First Family Church, AnkenyIowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 1st & 2nd for the 2024 BCI Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for Iowa church leaders to celebrate what God is doing and partner together to reach […]

Iowa Disaster Relief & Chaplain Training Interested in serving through Iowa Disaster Relief? BCI church members are invited to join one of our Disaster Relief training events! – Chaplain Training: November 8th & 9th – Disaster Relief 101: November 9th – Host: Crossroads Church • GrimesWe are excited about our upcoming trainings on November 8th […]

Free Webinar: Intro to Gospel-Centered Counseling WHEN: Tuesday, January 7th • 1:00pm – 2:00pm WHERE: Online Webinar COST: FREE Join the Gospel-Centered Counseling Webinar – January 7, 2025 BCI invites you to participate in the Gospel-Centered Counseling Webinar, hosted by the Gospel Care Collective. This special event is designed to equip you and your church […]

Inspired Life: Explore Christian School Development WHEN: Saturday, January 11th • 9:00am – 2:30pm WHERE: Restoration Church (29147 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA 50003) COST: $25/person Includes Lunch Join Us for a One-day Event Designed to Inspire, Educate, and Equip Attendees to Start New Christian Schools in Iowa.Does your community need a new school? A One-Day Catalyzing Event Inspiring […]

Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering Thursday, January 16th  •  11:30am–1:00pm  •  Grace Church, Des Moines Date:  Thursday, January 16th  Location:  Grace Church (4200 East 25th St, Des Moines IA 50317) Host:  Jonathan Meyer Time:  11:30am – 1:00pm Speaker:  Sam Bierig (Dean Spurgeon College; Associate Professor of Christian Studies) Who:  Anyone Part-Time, Full-Time, or Volunteer Youth Worker Lunch: Provided – No […]

January 2025 Marriage Retreat Invest in your marriage with a meaningful retreat designed specifically for BCI pastors and wives. This January, join us for a weekend focused on enhancing communication in your marriage through biblical principles and practical tools.Info, Cost, & Registration Dates: Friday, January 24th – Saturday, January 25th Location: The DGR facilities are located […]

The 435 Network Men's Conference  The 435 Network Men’s Conference is a gathering of men in Ankeny, Iowa that provides men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship.JANUARY 24–25 | ANKENY First Family Church About The 435 Network Men's Conference  Our conference this year is going to be fantastic! Men, […]

THRIVE • Abundant Life in 3D The 22Long Men’s Conference is a gathering of men in Chariton, Iowa that provides men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. All BCI churches are invited to bring their men to participate in this encouraging and challenging event!FEBRUARY 7–8 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY […]

Small Church USA – Zoom for BCI Pastors Thursday, February 13th • 2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for an informational Zoom call with Terry Thompson, founder of Small Church USA, on Thursday, February 13, at 2:00 PM. Terry will share details about Small Church USA's Healthy Church Revitalization Cohorts, a 12-month program designed to help pastors and […]