BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Iowa - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Iowa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bciowa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Iowa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230828T150926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T165602Z UID:20234-1701687600-1701691200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Sermon Prep Master Class – Logos DESCRIPTION:SERMON PREP MASTER CLASS\n \n \n \n \nWHEN: Monday\, December 4th • 11:00am-12:00pm \nWHERE: Virtual Workshop (Online via Zoom) \nCOST: Free for BCI Church Leaders \nPRESENTER: Scott Lindsey \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Logos Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nElevate your sermon preparation skills with our FREE Sermon Prep Master Class featuring Logos! \nJoin us for an enlightening training session led by the expert presenter and trainer\, Scott Lindsey. \nUncover advanced techniques\, tips\, and tricks to enhance your sermon preparation process using Logos Bible Software. Scott Lindsey\, a seasoned expert in this field\, will guide you through strategies that will transform the way you approach sermon development. \nThis in-depth master class is tailored to enrich your preaching journey. Register for free using the form below. Be sure to provide the email address you will use to access Zoom. We will send you a Zoom link closer to the event date. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Sermon Prep Master Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 + 1 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/sermon-prep-master-class-logos/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Logos-Sermon-Prep-Masterclass.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230620T165415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T014600Z UID:20014-1699012800-1699104600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 BCI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2023 BCI Pastors Conference & Annual Meeting\nFRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 3rd & SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 4th • First Family Church\, Ankeny\n \n \n \n Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 3rd & 4th for the 2023 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 more people for Christ. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastors Conference & Banquet\n(For Pastoral Staff & Spouses) • FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 3rd • 12:00pm-7:30pm • Free for BCI Pastoral Staff • Registration Required • Register by Friday\, October 27th\n \n REGISTER FOR PASTORS CONFERENCE & BANQUET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI ANNUAL MEETING\n(For all BCI Church Leaders & Members) • SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 4th • 8:00am-12:30pm • Free for Messengers & Guests • Registration is Required• Register by Friday\, October 27th\n \n REGISTER FOR 2023 BCI ANNUAL MEETING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Food Information\n• Separate registration is required for both events. • There is no cost for registration for either event. • Lunch & Dinner will be provided on Friday for no cost for BCI church staff and their spouses. • Lunch will be provided on Saturday morning for no cost for all attendees\, both Messengers and Guests. • All other meals will be on your own. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Childcare Information [NEW!]\n• Childcare will be provided for children ages 5th grade and under.• Registration will be required for all children. NOTE: Please register for childcare separately for both events (since not all attendees will attend both events).• Lunch and Dinner will be provided during the Pastors Conference. Lunch will be provided during the Annual Meeting.• Deadline to Register for Childcare is October 27th. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging Information\n• Lodging will be on your own this year. • For hotel accommodations\, we recommend Holiday Inn Express\, 2502 S Hulsizer Rd in Ankeny. • If your church does not have funds set aside for hotel expenses\, financial scholarships are available. Email annualmeeting@bciowa.org for information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastors Conference • Friday\, NOVEMBER 3rd\n \n \n \n SCHEDULE\n12:00 pm – Lunch 1:00 pm – Introduction 2:00 pm – Breakout Session 1 3:30 pm – Breakout Session 2 5:00pm – Reception & Exhibits 6:30 pm – Pastors & Wives Banquet Start 8:00pm – Banquet End \n \n REGISTER FOR PASTORS CONFERENCE & BANQUET\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BREAKOUT SESSION 1 • 2:00PM\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1-1) Church Websites: Necessary evil\, or outreach power tool? — Matt Heerema\n \nDealing with your church website is annoying. Keeping it up to date with current information\, let alone with technology and design trends feels like a real drain on time and resources. Wouldn’t it be better to just not have one? However\, we also know that almost every visitor is going to take a look at your website before stepping foot in your front door. It’s your new lobby\, and your first impression. What impression are your sending your community?\nCome hear from a panel of churches who are thinking through this challenge\, and share your thoughts and challenges on your situation\, and come away with some practical ideas for bolstering this important ministry opportunity.\n \n \n \n \n 1-2) Becoming a Multiplying Church — Chase Abner \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring and practical breakout session led by Chase Abner\, leader of Send Network Iowa. In “Becoming a Multiplying Church\,” Chase will discuss the transformative power unleashed when churches commit to multiplying disciples and sending out leaders. You will leave this session with a template for how to multiply your own impact while empowering others to make disciples who make disciples. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 1-3) Navigating the Hardships that Face a Pastor’s Wives — Kari Minter [Women Only]\n \nNote: Thank you for honoring our request for women only to attend this breakout.\nLoneliness\, disappointment\, and discouragement are just a few of the realities of being a pastor’s wife that many don’t always see or understand. Rarely does a pastor’s wife have a safe environment to meet other women who can understand the role\, offer encouragement\, and pray with empathy and understanding. This workshop is designed to fill that gap. Join Kari Minter and have an honest conversation in community with other pastor’s wives about the hardships and joys of being a pastor’s wife.\n \n \n \n \n 1-4) The Pastor\, Church\, and Plurality: Pursuing Proper Eldership — Todd Stiles\n \nNOTE: This cohort requires an advance indication of your interest. Email Todd Stiles no later than October 31st. You’ll receive a confirmation along with a short questionnaire which will be helpful in familiarizing the cohort’s leader with your situation.\nConvene with Pastor Todd to dialogue about the most helpful structure for a pastor’s long-term health: biblical eldership This breakout cohort is for vocational\, bi/co-vocational\, and non-vocational pastors/elders who deeply desire to discuss and implement its theological and practical aspects\, such as vetting\, responsibilities\, meetings\, training\, and structure.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BREAKOUT SESSION 2 • 3:30PM\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-1) Developing a Disciple Making Culture in your Youth Ministry or Church – Jonathan Meyer\n \nWith intentionality\, strategy and purpose\, it took Jesus three years to make disciples. Have you ever wondered what that process looked like? Have you ever considered implementing that in your local context? If you have ever wanted to take literally the words of Jesus to “Make Disciples” join Jonathan and others for this open conversation about the ups and downs of developing a disciple-making culture. Bonus: Yes\, we will have free resources. And yes\, you will have to opportunity to dialogue with others at the breakout.\n Jonathan Meyer is the Founder of Ignite Youth Leadership Conference\, local Youth Pastor at Grace Church in Des Moines\, and loves to help Youth Workers Gather together for mutual encouragement and accountability. \n\n \n \n \n \n 2-2) Next Steps in Church Planting — Chase Abner\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery church is a multiplying church in the making. There are ways for every BCI church to be involved in church planting to reach every inch of Iowa—from river to river and from Minnesota to Missouri. In this session\, Chase Abner will share about Send Network’s Church Planting Pathway and help you see how you can take your next step in helping missionaries engage new places\, make disciples\, and plant healthy churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2-3) Understanding Your Calling as a Pastor’s Wife — Kari Minter [Women Only]\n \nNote: Thank you for honoring our request for women only to attend this breakout.\nMinistry can sometimes feel all-consuming\, and the pastor’s wife often picks up the pieces and fills in any gaps that need to be covered. But in trying to do everything the church needs\, we often lose sight of the calling God has given us. Come join other pastor’s wives as we consider our calling from God\, what it looks like to truly forgive those who have hurt us\, and how to thrive in the role God has designed.\n \n \n \n \n 2-4) Upping Your Game in Local and International Missions — Tim Lubinus\n \nJoin us for an interactive seminar designed specifically for church leaders who are passionate about local and international missions. This breakout session\, titled “Upping Your Game in Local and International Missions\,” will equip you with practical tools and strategies to enhance your mission efforts. Topics covered will include strategic volunteering and partnerships\, missions education and promotion\, local missions involvement\, recruiting and improving your church giving strategy for missions. Whether you’re looking to expand your impact locally or globally\, this seminar will provide valuable insights and resources to help you take your mission work to the next level. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to up your game and make a greater difference in the world!\nThis session will be led by Tim Lubinus\, Tim served with the International Mission Board (IMB) for six years leading student ministry in South Korea\, ten years as team leader in Turkey\, and as Missions Pastor at Cornerstone Church in Ames for eight years before starting his position with the Baptist Convention of Iowa.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Annual Meeting • SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 4th\n \n \n \n SCHEDULE\n8:00 am – Registration & Exhibitors Open 9:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 1 10:15 am – Break (Coffee\, water\, snacks) 10:30 am – Annual Meeting Session 2 12:30 pm – Lunch (Take and go lunch boxes) \n \n \n \n Messenger or Guest?\nThere 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). \n \n REGISTER FOR BCI ANNUAL MEETING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: \nBen Mandrell \n– Lifeway Christian Resources\, President & CEO\n\n\nBen Mandrell leads Lifeway Christian Resources as president and CEO\, but his pastor’s heart informs this leadership. One of his greatest passions is caring for the souls of pastors and their families and connecting with churches and ministries.   Ben was elected the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources on June 28\, 2019. As president and CEO\, he provides vision and strategic leadership to the nonprofit organization headquartered in Nashville\, Tennessee. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Mandrell Website URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-bci-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2022AM-Identity-Reg-Now.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230821T160232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T183129Z UID:20215-1696505400-1696510800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Youth Worker Luncheon – October 5th DESCRIPTION:Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering\n\nWhen: October 5th  •  11:30am–1:00pm Where: Waukee Church • 2075 SE LA Grant Pkwy\, Waukee Cost: Free for any youth worker (Includes Lunch)\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nYouth workers\, mark your calendars for the Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering. The goal of this lunch gathering is to help youth workers get to know one another\, feel supported\, and learn about useful resources. You’ll also have the chance to discuss issues facing you in your local student ministry context. \nThere is no cost and lunch is provided. \nTo sign up\, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer\, Grace Church Youth Pastor\, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 + 2 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bciowa.org/event/youth-worker-luncheon-october-5th/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Youth-Gathering-Oct05.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Meyer":MAILTO:jmeyer@gracehome.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230710T152203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T152400Z UID:20072-1694437200-1694538000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 "For The Church" Conference – MBTS DESCRIPTION:2023 “For The Church” Conference Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 11-12\nMBTS • Kansas City\, MO\n \n \n \n \nFor The Church Conference is a vital part of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College’s aim to train ministry leaders for the magnification of God through the building up of the local church. This is the reason For The Church exists. \nThis year\, the theme of the conference is “A Glorious Calling – Why Everyday Ministry Matters.” Speakers include Jason K. Allen\, H.B. Charles\, Jr.\, Jimmy Scroggins\, Ben Mandrell\, Afshin Ziafat\, and Jared C. Wilson. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-for-the-church-conference-mbts/ LOCATION:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\, 5001 North Oak Trafficway\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023FTC-MBTS-Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230620T160556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T191155Z UID:20004-1692950400-1692968400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 Preaching Workshop DESCRIPTION:Preaching Workshop\n\nDATE: Friday\, August 25thTIME: 8:00am THROUGH LUNCH LOCATION: First Family Church\, Ankeny\, Iowa COST: $25 (includes lunch)\n\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preaching Panel with Rob Willey & Cole Deike\nWe’re thrilled to announce an upcoming workshop dedicated to the art of preaching! Join us for an insightful session featuring two of our local Iowa pastors\, each bringing their unique perspective\, age\, and experience level to the table. This workshop aims to delve into the practice and priority of preaching for pastors and churches across Iowa. With a practical approach\, we’ll create a platform for open discussions\, allowing pastors to develop their own best practices while fostering a dynamic learning environment where they can gain wisdom from one another. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your preaching skills and connect with fellow pastors who share your passion for preaching God’s Word! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rob Willey\n– Lead PastorCoram Deo Bible Church\, davenport\nRob Willey is a skilled pastor and preacher with a heart for ministry. He earned his Masters in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College and joined the staff of Harvest Bible Chapel Glen Ellyn as Pastor of Adult Ministries. \nFollowing God’s leading\, Rob and Becky established Coram Deo Bible Church in the Quad Cities. Starting as a small gathering in Bettendorf High School in 2004\, Coram Deo Bible Church has grown and now has its Davenport location since March 2007.  \n \n Rob Willey Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cole Deike\n– Lead PastorFrontier Church\, Des Moines\n\n\n\n\nCole Deike is the lead planting pastor for Frontier Church which was planted in Des Moines in 2016. Frontier Church exists for the glory of Jesus and the joy of Des Moines\, Iowa. Before his call to church planting\, Cole was a high school English teacher and wrestling coach.  \n\n\n\n\n \n Frontier Church URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-preaching-workshop/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023PREACH-Title-00.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230220T190417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T190724Z UID:19469-1686470400-1687021200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Life Changers Missions – Summer Youth Program DESCRIPTION:Life Changer Missions 2023\n\nJune 11–17 • Heartland Community Baptist Church • Sioux City\, Iowa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLife Changer Missions focuses on equipping teenagers for Christian missions through home repair and personal witness. \n\nBring your youth students to Sioux City on June 11–17 to spend a week doing home repair and sharing the gospel in the community. Students must have completed the 6th grade to attend as a student. Adult volunteers should be 18 or older and will require a background check. Registration is limited to 80 volunteers so sign up now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/life-changers-missions-summer-youth-program/ LOCATION:Heartland Community Baptist Church\, 2201 W 19th St\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51103\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Life-Changer-Missions.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230316T153402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T140916Z UID:19586-1686331800-1686340800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:An Evening for Eight DESCRIPTION:An Evening For Eight – Choose from 5 Locations\n– Dinner & Conversation for BCI Pastors & Their Wives\n \n \n \n Join the BCI Pastor & Church Connection Team for a complimentary dinner created exclusively for pastors and their wives.\n \n \n \n We’re excited to hear from you\, your joys and challenges\, as well as share valuable resources with you to help you both thrive. This is a unique opportunity to network and connect with other BCI pastors and wives. (Please note that there will be no Ministry Life Retreat this year.) \nHosted by Tim Lubinus and Todd Stiles\, this gathering promises to be a night filled with good food and great company.\nTo ensure that everyone has ample time to share and connect\, we’re limiting the guest list to only 8 couples per event. This means that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to engage in conversation with your fellow guests and our hosts. \nSo what are you waiting for? Choose the event that is closest to you and register to break bread together! And in case all spots are already filled\, just send an email to Todd Stiles and we’ll make sure to add you to the waitlist. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nNOTE: Please register for only one ticket per couple.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Central – Des Moines\nWhen: Friday\, June 9th • 5:30pm–8:00pm (NEW DATE!) Where: West Des Moines • Biaggi’s Italian Restaurant Cost: Free (Limited to 8 couples)\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for West Central\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n East – Davenport/Quad Cities\nWhen: Friday\, April 14th • 5:30pm–8:00pm Where: Davenport • Coram Deo Bible Church Cost: Free (Limited to 8 couples)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n North Central – Ames\nWhen: Friday\, April 28th • 5:30pm–8:00pm Where: Ames • Brick City Grill Cost: Free (Limited to 8 couples)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n East Central – Des Moines\nWhen: Thursday\, May 4th • 5:30pm–8:00pm Where: East Des Moines • Latin King Restaurant Cost: Free (Limited to 8 couples)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West – Elk Horn [CANCELLED]\nWhen: Friday\, May 19th • 5:30pm–8:00pm Where: Elk Horn • Grace on Main Cost: Free (Limited to 8 couples)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Todd Stiles about this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name & City\n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2 + 2 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/evening-for-eight/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Evening-for-8-b.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230515T182313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T182323Z UID:19895-1684926000-1684936800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Send Network Espanol – Evangelism & Discipleship DESCRIPTION:Iowa Send Network Espanol\n\nWednesday\, May 24th\, 2023 • 11:00am–2:00pm\nLiving Waters Fellowship • Des Moines\n\n \n \n \n \nJoin us for an Evangelism and Discipleship workshop in Spanish with speaker Jorge Rodriguez from SEND Network Espanol. It will be held at Living Waters Fellowship Church in Des Moines\, IA on Wednesday\, May 24th\, 2023\, from 11am-2pm. Open to all Spanish speakers and lunch will be provided. Sign up on the event webpage or by calling Israel Becerra at (641) 691-9211. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-espanol-evangelism-discipleship/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Send-Network-Espanol-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Israel Becerra":MAILTO:ibecerra_contractor@namb.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230405T161256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T170613Z UID:19762-1684841400-1684848600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:LUNCH & LEARN – BCI CULTIVATION CO-OP DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar & Save-the-Date!\nLunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 23 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale\, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you looking to grow and improve your church ministry team? Look no further than the BCI Cultivation Co-Op Lunch & Learn event on May 23rd!\n \n \n \n Who is this event for?\nThis event is for anyone involved in church ministry\, whether you are a staff member or volunteer. We encourage you to bring at least one other team member to make the most of this learning opportunity. \nGuest Speaker: Pastor Matt Heerema\nAt the event\, you will have the chance to hear from Matt Heerema\, Lead Pastor of Stonebrook Church in Ames. He will encourage us on the idea that doing gospel ministry as a team is better than doing it alone. No matter where you are at in leadership and how well (or not well) it’s going\, we all need to sharpen our thoughts and ideas to steward the leadership responsibility God has given us. \nBut that’s not all! This event is also an excellent opportunity to add to your skill set and gain motivation to do the hard work of building the leadership team in your church. The Lunch & Learn format allows for a relaxed and informal setting where you can network with other church leaders and learn from their experiences. \nThis event is not one to miss! It will be a great chance to learn and grow\, and you’ll leave feeling more equipped to lead your church ministry team. \nSo\, mark your calendars for May 23rd and plan to attend with your team. We can’t wait to see you there!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the BCI Lunch & Learn – May 23rd\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name & City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12 + 15 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNot a part of the Cultivation Co-Op?\nNo problem! This Lunch & Learn is a great opportunity to see what it’s all about and learn how to join. You can also find out more about the Cultivation Co-Op on the webpage and BCI pastors & church leaders can register to join. \n \n Learn More about the Cultivation Co-Op\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/lunch-learn-bci-cultivation-co-op-may-23/ LOCATION:Machine Shed (Urbandale)\, 11151 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LL-Title-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Mavity":MAILTO:cmavity@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230327T214051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T155831Z UID:19685-1682595000-1682600400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Youth Worker Luncheon – April 27th DESCRIPTION:Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering\n\nApril 27th  •  11:30am–1:00pm  •  Soteria Church  • West Des Moines\, Iowa\n\n \n \n \n \nYouth workers\, mark your calendars for the Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering. The goal of this lunch gathering is to help youth workers get to know one another\, feel supported\, and learn about useful resources. You’ll also have the chance to discuss issues facing you in your local student ministry context. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To sign up\, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer\, Grace Church Youth Pastor\, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5 + 3 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bciowa.org/event/youth-worker-luncheon-april-27th/ LOCATION:Soteria Church\, 3250 SE Soteria Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Youth-Gathering-Apr27.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Meyer":MAILTO:jmeyer@gracehome.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230403T184456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202659Z UID:19726-1682103600-1682190000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 WMU Ladies Retreat DESCRIPTION:2023 WMU Ladies Retreat\n\nFriday\, April 21st – Saturday\, April 22nd Community Baptist Church • Marion\, Iowa\n\n \n \n \n \nWomen of BCI\, are you looking for a way to give back to the community while also enjoying a fun and creative weekend retreat? Look no further than the 2023 WMU Ladies Retreat! Taking place on Friday\, April 21st from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday\, April 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm\, this retreat is a perfect opportunity to connect with other women in BCI while also making a difference in the lives of young people in our state. \nFriday evening will kick off with “Paint and Pie\,” led by Libby Morecraft\, a fun and relaxing activity that is sure to get your creative juices flowing. On Saturday\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a card making mission project led by Sarah Mott\, as well as learn about compassion ministries from Deb Speas and hear from Selah Ulmer about Heartland Youth For Christ. Those who are interested can even visit and pray at the ministry center later in the day. \nLunch will be provided on Saturday\, and there is no registration fee for the retreat. Instead\, participants are encouraged to bring items for Heartland Youth For Christ\, including easy-to-make food items like peanut butter and jelly\, macaroni and cheese\, and instant rice\, hygiene items like body wash\, soap\, and feminine hygiene products\, and gift cards to use as prizes for the kids. It’s a great way to give back to the community while also enjoying a weekend of fellowship and fun. \n\n\nTo register for the 2023 WMU Ladies Retreat or to get more information\, email iowawmu@gmail.com or call 515-979-5414 or 515-210-0348. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to put compassion into action!\n\n \n \n \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP FOR THE WMU RETREAT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 + 12 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-wmu-ladies-retreat/ LOCATION:Community Baptist Marion\, 3290 9th St.\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WMU-Retreat-2023-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joni Wilkinson":MAILTO:iowawmu@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230131T151803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T152000Z UID:19258-1680336000-1680368400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Women's Conference – ONE Day with Jackie Hill Perry DESCRIPTION:ONE Day – Women’s Conference\n \n \n \n SATURDAY\, APRIL 1\, 2023 CORNERSTONE CHURCH\, AMES\n \n \n \n \nThe ONE Conference is excited to welcome author\, writer\, poet\, and speaker Jackie Hill Perry back to Iowa for ONE Day. \n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is One?\nTHE ONE CONFERENCE WAS BORN OUT OF A DESIRE TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR WOMEN TO FIND CHANGE\, ENCOURAGEMENT\, AND HOPE IN THE ONE TRUE GOD. We want to give women a chance to connect with Jesus and each other. Through live worship\, workshops\, and the teaching of God’s Word by trusted Bible teachers\, we hope The One Conference is a place where you can unplug from the stuff of everyday life to focus on God\, His delight in you\, and His desire to be your delight. \nVisit the website for registration details and FAQs about the ONE Day conference!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/womens-conference-one-day-with-jackie-hill-perry/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-One-Conf.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Stenberg":MAILTO:info@theoneconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230220T174030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T174030Z UID:19462-1680197400-1680296400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Replant Rural Summit – NAMB DESCRIPTION:Replant Rural Summit – NAMB\nMARCH 30–31\, 2023 • SALINA\, KSCost: $35\n\nRural ministry can often be isolating and lonely. We get it. The NAMB Replant Team wants you to know they love rural pastors! Join Andy Addis\, Mark Clifton and Kyle Bueermann for a time of encouragement and equipping at the first ever NAMB Rural Summit! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/replant-rural-summit-namb/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Rural-Summit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230131T154118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T154118Z UID:19280-1679911200-1679923800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:6:4 Fellowship – Reclaim Pastors Gathering DESCRIPTION:Reclaim – Regional gathering for pastors\n\n\nMonday\, March 27th 10:00am-1:30pm Fellowship Community Church Norwalk\, Iowa\n\n\n \n Register for RECLAIM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:4 Fellowship Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join with regional pastors at RECLAIM\, a 6:4 Fellowship regional gathering. \n\nThis prayer gathering is designed for Iowa pastors to reconnect (or connect for the first time). The RECLAIM gathering will be a time of equipping\, edifying\, and prayer. We hope this will be a strategic time to be united in purpose. It will be a time to grow in your commitment to prayer and the ministry of the Word. This is a great opportunity for you to refuel and invigorate your passion for your ministry.  \n\nAbout the 6:4 Fellowship\n\n\nPRAYER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERY HEALTHY CHURCH. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 6:4 FELLOWSHIP\, bci is PLEASED TO OFFER MANY FREE RESOURCES ON PRAYER TO BCI PASTORS & CHURCH LEADERS. \n\n\n\nThrough The 6:4 Fellowship\, BCI pastors & church leaders can take advantage of many resources on prayer including an Online Resource Library\, Regional Zoom Calls\, a Regional Prayer Summit\, and Prayer Coaching. Use the links and email form below to get more information about each of these resources. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/64-fellowship-reclaim-pastors-gathering/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/6-4-Fellowship-Reclaim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230220T165219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T165542Z UID:19451-1679680800-1679756400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Women's Conference at FFC – Consumed DESCRIPTION:Consumed – Women’s Conference\nFRIDAY\, MARCH 24–25\, 2023 FIRST FAMILY CHURCH\, ANKENY\n\nAll BCI women are invited to join with other women at Consumed Women’s Conference at First Family Church. \n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What to expect at “Consumed”\nEnjoy time with other women as we open up God’s Word together. Our speaker\, Kelli Penn\, will be sharing how to cultivate a deep love for Jesus and how this revolutionizes our walk with the Lord. We pray this weekend helps you to be consumed with love for and commitment to God. Invite a friend and join us!  \nVisit the website for registration details and FAQs about the Consumed conference! URL:https://bciowa.org/event/womens-conference-at-ffc-consumed/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FFC-Womens-Conf-Consumed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T173000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230131T160545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T160545Z UID:19288-1678469400-1678555800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 Ignite Youth Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:2023 Ignite Youth Leadership conference\n\nMarch 10th–11th • Grace Church • Des Moines\, Iowa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Ignite Youth Leadership Conference in Des Moines has been equipping students\, leaders & full-time youth workers for 19 years. Ignite is for student leaders\, volunteers\, and youth workers. Yes\, Ignite was designed with the whole youth ministry in mind\, tailored by you to fit your ministry needs. Bring your students\, your team\, or just a couple volunteers. \n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-ignite-youth-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Ignite-Youth-Conf-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Meyer":MAILTO:jmeyer@gracehome.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035050 CREATED:20230201T195404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T192344Z UID:19320-1677259800-1677339000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2023 Men's Conference – Chariton DESCRIPTION:2023 Men’s Conference\nFebruary 24–25 | Chariton\, Iowa Cornerstone Community Church\n\nCornerstone Community Church in Chariton invites men from all BCI churches to the 9th annual Men’s Conference in Chariton on February 24-25th. \n\nThe 2023 Men’s Conference in Chariton is an opportunity for men to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. Find ticket information on the website.  \n \n CHARITON MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get more info and register on the Men’s Conference website URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2023-mens-conference-chariton/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Community Church\, 120 Northwestern AVE\, Chariton\, IA\, 50049\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Mens-Conf-Chariton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20230116T203937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T231404Z UID:19187-1674475200-1674478800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Four Oaks Foster Care & Churches Event DESCRIPTION:Four Oaks Foster Care & Churches Event\n\nMonday\, January 23 • 12:00pm-1:00pm\nFour Oaks Family Connections would like to invite all churches to a virtual event to discuss how churches can get involved in foster care\, both in recruitment and ongoing support of foster families in the church. Iowa has seen a significant decline in foster families since 2020 and finding a sufficient number of homes to care for vulnerable youth is more difficult than ever. Four Oaks believes churches are a great place to find stable families to care for children. Church staff and church attenders are invited to join virtually on January 23 at 12:00pm.\n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/four-oaks-foster-care-churches-event/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Foster-Care-Event-Four-Oaks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20221212T231055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T211828Z UID:19096-1673523000-1673528400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Youth Worker Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering\n\nJanuary 12th  •  11:30am–1:00pm  •  Grace Church  •  Des Moines\, Iowa\n\n \n \n \n \nYouth workers\, mark your calendars for the Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering. The goal of this lunch gathering is to help youth workers get to know one another\, feel supported\, and learn about useful resources. You’ll also have the chance to discuss issues facing you in your local student ministry context. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To sign up\, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer\, Grace Church Youth Pastor\, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11 + 15 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bciowa.org/event/youth-worker-luncheon/ LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Youth-Gathering-Jan12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20220531T165233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T195111Z UID:18269-1667563200-1667649600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2022 BCI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2022 BCI ANNUAL MEETING & PASTORS BANQUET\nFRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 4TH & SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 5th • Walnut Creek Downtown\, DES MOINES\n \n \n \n Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 4th & 5th for the 2022 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 more people for Christ. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastors & Wives Banquet\n• FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 4th • 4:30pm-8:00pm • Free for BCI Pastors • Registration Required\n \n (REGISTRATION CLOSED)\n \n \n \n Email bbradley@bciowa.org for late registration.\n \n \n \n SCHEDULE\n4:30 pm – Reception & Exhibitors Open 6:00 pm – Banquet Start 8:00pm – Banquet End \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI ANNUAL MEETING\n• SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 5th • 9:00am-12:00pm • Free for messengers & guests • registration is required\n \n REGISTER FOR ANNUAL MEETING\n \n \n \n SCHEDULE\n8:00 am – Registration & Exhibitors Open 9:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 1 10:30 am – Break (Coffee\, water\, snacks) 11:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 2 12:00 pm – Lunch (Take and go lunch boxes) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Messenger or Guest?\nThere 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). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration & Food Information\n• There is no cost for registration for either event. • Dinner will be provided on Friday evening for no cost for BCI pastors and their wives. • Lunch will be provided on Saturday morning for no cost for all attendees\, both Messengers and Guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lodging Information\n• Lodging will be on your own this year. • For hotel accommodations\, we recommend Staybridge Suites\, located 1 block west of Walnut Creek Church. Use the button below to reserve a room on the hotel website. • If your church does not have funds set aside for hotel expenses\, financial scholarships are available. Email annualmeeting@bciowa.org for information. \n \n \n \n Reserve Hotel Room\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Kevin Ezell– NAMB President\n\n\nKevin Ezell has served as the President of the North American Mission Board since September\, 2010. He provides strategic vision\, direction\, and leadership as NAMB works to help Southern Baptist churches send the hope of the gospel to North America. Prior to NAMB\, Kevin was senior pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville\, Kentucky\, for 14 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Kevin Ezell on NAMB Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Jonathan Howe – SBC VP of Communication\n\n\nJonathan Howe currently serves as vice president for communications at the SBC Executive Committee and is also co-host of “SBC This Week\,” a weekly podcast he and Amy Whitfield have produced since 2015. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a master’s degree from Criswell College. For more than a decade and half\, he has served Southern Baptists in various roles at the Executive Committee\, Lifeway Christian Resources and the Woman’s Missionary Union. He and his wife\, Beth\, have four kids and live in the Nashville area. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n About Jonathan Howe (Podcast Episode)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dan Rude– Pastor at Walnut Creek Church\n\n\nPastor Dan Rude is Lead Pastor at Walnut Creek Church in Downtown Des Moines. Dan teaches at weekend services\, serves on the Managing Elder team\, and oversees the Campus Fellowship College Ministry. He and his wife\, Meg\, have five kids and are members of Walnut Creek Downtown\, where Dan has served as a pastor since 2008. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Walnut Creek Church Staff Webpage URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2022-bci-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Walnut Creek Church\, Downtown\, 323 E Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022AM-Reg-Now-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20220725T201915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T201951Z UID:18695-1664208000-1664298000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:MBTS - 2022 "For The Church" Conference DESCRIPTION:2022 “For The Church” ConferenceMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 26-27\nMBTS • Kansas City\, MO\n \n \n \n \nFor The Church Conference is a vital part of Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College’s aim to train ministry leaders for the magnification of God through the building up of the local church. This is the reason For The Church exists. \nThis year\, the theme of the conference is For The Nations. Speakers include Jason K. Allen\, H.B. Charles\, Jr.\, Matt Carter\, J.D. Greear\, Tony Merida\, and Jared C. Wilson. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://bciowa.org/event/mbts-2022-for-the-church-conference/ LOCATION:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\, 5001 North Oak Trafficway\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MBTS-2022FTC-Mailchimp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20220801T185200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T161418Z UID:18711-1663673400-1663680600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op\nWhen: Tuesday\, September 20 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale\, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join with your BCI colleagues as we break bread together and hear from Eric Trout\, Lead Pastor at Restoration Church in Adel.\n \n \n \n Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?\nThe Lunch & Learn is intended for Cultivation Co-Op members and any BCI church leader that wants to grow in their ability to make disciples or develop leaders. That would include pastors\, associate pastors\, youth leaders\, children’s leaders\, worship leaders\, men’s ministry leaders\, women’s ministry leaders\, elders\, or other lay leaders who are the primary leader for a discipleship-focused ministry in any BCI church. Does that describe you? \nRegister Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nNot a part of the Cultivation Co-Op?\nNo problem! This Lunch & Learn is a great opportunity to see what it’s all about and learn how to join. You can also find out more about the Cultivation Co-Op on the webpage and BCI pastors & church leaders can register to join. \n \n Learn More about the Cultivation Co-Op\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/lunch-learn-bci-cultivation-co-op-2022/ LOCATION:Machine Shed (Urbandale)\, 11151 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LL-Title-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Mavity":MAILTO:cmavity@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035051 CREATED:20220314T213838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T151225Z UID:17885-1661504400-1661529600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Preaching Workshop with Andy Addis DESCRIPTION:Preaching Workshop\n\nWHEN: Friday\, August 26th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church\, Ankeny\, Iowa COST: $25\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n personal invite from ANDY ADDIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT SPEAKER\nANDY ADDIS\nLead Pastor at CROSSPOINT CHURCH\, KANSAS\nPastor Andy is the lead pastor of CrossPoint Church\, a multisite congregation with multiple locations across the state of Kansas. CrossPoint Church is a multisite network of churches with numerous locations throughout Kansas and a congregation of more than 3\,000.  \nAndy is also a motivational speaker\, trainer\, and author. Primarily\, Andy claims his most important roles are Christian\, husband and father. Andy is the author of three books: Reading It Right\, Count It All Joy and BLOTCH. Reading It Right is a tool for in depth Bible study with thousands of copies in print. Count It All Joy is a 21 day devotional covering the Biblical book of James\, and BLOTCH is a children’s book and parent resource produced by LifeWay and B&H Kids. \nAndy has Bachelor and Masters degrees in communication from Fort Hays State University\, and Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth\, Texas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pastor Andy's Blog\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n video highlights from 2021 event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Preaching Workshop\n\nWHEN: Friday\, August 26th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church\, Ankeny\, Iowa COST: $25\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://bciowa.org/event/preaching-workshop-with-andy-addis/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Preaching-Workshop-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220725T153916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T153945Z UID:18675-1659693600-1659704400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Send Network Quarterly – Church Planting Event DESCRIPTION:Send Network Quarterly\n \n \n \n Join other Iowa church planters and sending church pastors for a time of relationship\, refreshment in the gospel\, and equipping for the great work to which God has called us.  \nWhen: Friday\, August 5th • 10:00am – 1:00pm\nWhere: First Family Church 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA 50021\nCost: Registration is free & Lunch is provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this gathering\, we’ll hear from Ryan Johnston who serves as the Church Planting Leader for Send Network in Kansas/Nebraska. We will focus on common leadership bottlenecks to multiplying disciples and churches. We’ll spend some time in collaborative activities to sharpen each other. And\, of course\, we will pray together! \n \n \n \n Sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Iowa and the Send Network. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, contact Chase Abner (cabner@namb.net). URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-quarterly/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Send-Quarterly-2022-August.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chase Abner":MAILTO:cabner@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220622T183542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T185226Z UID:18488-1657544400-1657972800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Impact Youth Camp DESCRIPTION:Impact Youth Camp\n\nJuly 11th–16th Buena Vista University Storm Lake\, Iowa\n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIowa students who are entering 7th through 12th grade are invited to Impact Youth Camp\, a week jam-packed with fun\, new friendships\, Bible teaching\, worship\, and a taste of college life at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. \n\nRegistration open now\n\n\n\nImpact is a youth camp for students entering the 7th grade through those who have just graduated high school. We’re given the opportunity to use Buena Vista University’s beautiful campus! It’s a time of fellowship\, worship\, learning\, laughter\, and a break from the pressures of your normal life where you can think more clearly about what God has in store for you and how he is trying to speak to you. \n\n\nImpact Youth Camp is July 11-16\, 2022. You are welcome to register all the way up to the moment camp starts\, but there are price increases. \n \n \n\n\n\nQUESTIONS?\n\nMore information and registration details can be found on our website. Connect with Impact Youth Camp at: Facebook.com/Camp.Impact18 Follow us on Instagram: @impact_1_8 URL:https://bciowa.org/event/impact-youth-camp-2022/ LOCATION:Buena Vista University\, 610 W 4th St\, Storm Lake\, IA\, 50588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-Impact-Youth-Camp-Mailchimp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220422T120226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T193858Z UID:18040-1653564600-1653571800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa DESCRIPTION:BCI Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa\nWhen: Thursday\, May 26 • 11:30am–1:30pmWhere: Jersey Grille •5255 Jersey Ridge Rd • Davenport\, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a special lunch to learn about a new initiative BCI is launching that will focus on tools and resources in two areas: Making Disciples & Developing Leaders. \n \n \n \n Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?\nThe Lunch & Learn is intended for any BCI church leader that wants to grow in their ability to make disciples or develop leaders. That would include pastors\, associate pastors\, youth leaders\, children’s leaders\, worship leaders\, men’s ministry leaders\, women’s ministry leaders\, elders\, or other lay leaders who are the primary leader for a discipleship-focused ministry in any BCI church. Does that describe you? Choose the lunch that is closest to you and register now! \nChoose the lunch that is closest to you and register now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name & City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11 + 14 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/lunch-learn-eastern-iowa/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Title-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220422T115546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T214559Z UID:18034-1653478200-1653485400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa DESCRIPTION:BCI Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 25 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale\, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a special lunch to learn about a new initiative BCI is launching that will focus on tools and resources in two areas: Making Disciples & Developing Leaders. \n \n \n \n Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?\nThe Lunch & Learn is intended for any BCI church leader that wants to grow in their ability to make disciples or develop leaders. That would include pastors\, associate pastors\, youth leaders\, children’s leaders\, worship leaders\, men’s ministry leaders\, women’s ministry leaders\, elders\, or other lay leaders who are the primary leader for a discipleship-focused ministry in any BCI church. Does that describe you? Choose the lunch that is closest to you and register now! \nChoose the lunch that is closest to you and register now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n Church Name & City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7 + 5 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/lunch-learn-central-iowa/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LL-Title-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220315T194520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T194824Z UID:17893-1651222800-1651330800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:One Purpose: Women's Equipping Conference DESCRIPTION:One Purpose: Equipping\nConference for Women\nAPRIL 29–30\nWalnut Creek Church\n900 64TH ST\, WINDSOR HEIGHTS\, IA\n \n \n \n One Purpose is a 2-day women’s equipping conference sponsored by BCI that provides women a place to find change\, encouragement\, and hope in the One true God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Through live worship\, workshops\, and the teaching of God’s Word by trusted Bible teachers\, we hope The One Conference is a place where you can unplug from the stuff of everyday life to focus on God\, His delight in you\, and His desire to be your delight. \nVisit the website for registration details and speaker info!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/one-purpose-womens-equipping-conference/ LOCATION:Walnut Creek Church\, Windsor Heights\, 900 64th St\, Windsor Heights\, IA\, 50324\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/One-Purpose-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20211101T131526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T222039Z UID:17492-1650556800-1650729600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Ministry Life Retreat 2022 DESCRIPTION:2022 Ministry Life Retreat\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, April 21st – Saturday\, April 23rd WHERE: Hotel Renovo\, Des Moines\, Iowa COST: $50 per couple (includes hotel room & 3 meals)\n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Relax\, Restore\, Refresh\nThe BCI Ministry Life Retreat\, at Hotel Renovo in Des Moines\, is an opportunity to be strengthened and encouraged in your ministry and enjoy fellowship with other pastors and wives from around the state. \nMORE RETREAT/LESS CONFERENCE\nThe retreat this year we will emphasize retreating from the stress and busy-ness of ministry to be refreshed and encouraged. We will have shorter up front teaching times so that we can leave plenty of time for sharing ministry joys and challenges and discussing what’s going on in your church. Of course\, there will still be plenty of time for sweet fellowship\, delicious food\, and free time to rest\, relax\, and reconnect with your spouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT SPEAKER\nPASTOR JAKE EACH\n– VERITAS CHURCH\, CEDAR RAPIDS\nJake Each is the Vision & Equipping Director for Veritas Church in Cedar Rapids. Pastor Jake and his wife Marcy have three kids. \n \n Veritas Cedar Rapids Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Worship Leader\nMARCY EACH\n– VERITAS CHURCH\, CEDAR RAPIDS\nPastor Jake’s wife Marcy Each will be the worship leader for this event. Marcy is a GMA Immerse singer/songwriter of the year winner and a multi-Dove award nominated artist and writer.  \n \n Veritas Cedar Rapids Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TENTATIVE)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THURSDAY\, APRIL 15\n4:00 pm – Check In 5:00 pm – Dinner on your own at The Machine Shed 6:30 pm – Dessert Reception (Living History Farms) 7:00 pm – Worship & Welcome (LHF Chapel) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FRIDAY\, APRIL 16 \n6:00-8:30 am – Breakfast (hotel) 9:00 am – Worship (LHF) 9:30 am – Breakout Session 111:30 am – Lunch on your own **Afternoon Free** 5:30 pm – Appetizers at LHF 6:15 pm – Dinner at LHF 7:30 pm – Program in Chapel \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SATURDAY\, APRIL 17 \n6:00-8:30 am – Breakfast (hotel) 9:30 am – Worship & Program (LHF Chapel) 11:00 am – End of Day**Check out of hotel** \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/ministry-life-retreat-2022/ LOCATION:Hotel Renovo\, 11167 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022MLR-Title.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Stenberg":MAILTO:info@theoneconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T035052 CREATED:20220314T210139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T195129Z UID:17863-1648735200-1648738800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Exclusive Zoom Call – ADF Church Employment & Legal Guide DESCRIPTION:ADF Webinar for BCI Pastors\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, March 31st – 2:00pm WHERE: Online via Zoom COST: FREE\n\n \n Join Zoom Call (Pass: 261353)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Legal Update & Church Employment Guide\nDo you have questions about your church’s rights and responsibilities as an employer? Join a legal expert from Alliance Defending Freedom for an exclusive legal update and Q&A about their new employment guide for ministries. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/bci-exclusive-zoom-call-church-employment-legal-guide-with-adf/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ADF-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR