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 […]

Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering – April 17th • When: Thursday, April 17th  •  11:30am–1:00pm • Where: New Life Church • 6036 NE 12th Ave • Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 • Cost: Free for any youth worker (Includes Lunch) • Host: Jonathan Meyer / Andrew & Erin Dobraska • Who Is This For?: Any Part-time, Full-time […]

BCI Webinar: How to Start a Christian School in Iowa WHEN: Tuesday, May 20th, 12:00pm-12:45pm WHERE: Online Webinar COST: FREE Considering Starting a Christian School? Have you ever thought about what it would take to start a Christian school? What kind of ministry impact could your church have by partnering with families in Christian education? Join […]

Iowa Disaster Relief Training Interested in serving with Iowa Disaster Relief? BCI church members are invited to join our Disaster Relief training event in Chariton. – Date: Saturday, May 31st – Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm – Host: Cornerstone Community Church • Chariton We are excited about our upcoming trainings on Saturday, May 31st that will […]