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 […]

Illinois Disaster Relief Training – March 22nd Interested in serving through Iowa Disaster Relief? Get trained! Iowa DR Badge holders are invited to join an upcoming training event through Illinois DR! (NOTE: This training will not offer DR101 which is required for these additional trainings. This training is for anyone who needs to “recertify” their […]

NAMB Evangelism Training April 1st • 10:30am-1:00pmFirst Family Church, AnkenyDate: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm Location: First Family Church 317 Southeast Magazine Road • Ankeny, IA 50021 Includes a catered hot mealBuild a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church Join the North American Mission Board for a free Evangelism Training designed to help you and […]

Join Us for the Love INC Des Moines Community Vision Gathering!Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Park Church 1701 E 33rd St • Des Moines, IA 50317 (Grandview Christian School) For decades, many of our BCI churches have been deeply involved with the Friendship Center, a ministry started by the Baptist Convention of Iowa […]

Iowa Women’s RefresHER Retreat – April 11th-12th DATE: Friday, April 11th – Saturday, April 12th WHERE: Wildwood Hills Ranch (2552 Union Lane, St. Charles, IA 50240) WHO: For Women & Teenage Girls COST: $70 includes meals & lodging ($50 for Teens) Schedule Friday, April 11, 2025      – Come as early as 2:00pm to explore the camp […]

April 2025 Marriage Retreat Strengthen your marriage by cultivating godly habits together. This April, BCI invites pastors and wives to join us for a weekend retreat focused on building daily rhythms that enhance unity and intimacy.Info, Cost, & Registration Dates: Friday, April 11th – Saturday, April 12th Location: The DGR facilities are located in charming, historic, […]