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 […]

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 […]

2025 Pastor Fellowship Dinners Join the BCI Pastoral Ministry Team for a complimentary dinner with other pastors and their wives from around your region.Join us for an encouraging evening of gratitude and connection as we celebrate and honor BCI pastors and their wives, fostering stronger ministry partnerships, and explore potential collaborations between pastors in our […]

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 […]

Kids & Youth Volunteer Training – Sexual Abuse Prevention • Saturday, August 2nd • 8:00am-11:00am • First Family Church, Ankeny First Family Church in Ankeny is inviting BCI church leaders to participate in a Sexual Abuse Prevention training for volunteers. The event is free, but registration is required.The main session will feature a large-group presentation […]

"Mission Building Seminar" – Small Church USA Wednesday, August 27th • 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Via Zoom (Email for Link) Join us for an informational Zoom call with Mike Vauters, Vice President of Pastoral Development of Small Church USA, on Wednesday, August 27, at 1:00pm-2:00pm. This seminar will contain a general overview of mission statement, but will zero […]

Preaching Workshop DATE: Friday, September 12th TIME: 8:00am–1:00pm (concludes with lunch) LOCATION: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $35 (includes materials & lunch) "Preaching: The Pastor’s Greatest Leadership Tool" We're thrilled to announce an upcoming workshop dedicated to the art of preaching! BCI’s Preaching Workshop is a one-day event on Friday, September 12th. This is […]

Pastoral Succession Workshop DATE & TIME: Tuesday, September 16th • 10:00am-3:00pm LOCATION: First Family Church (317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny) COST: Free for BCI Pastors, Elders, & Elder Candidates (includes materials & lunch) Passing the Baton of Shepherding in Your Church What does a healthy pastoral transition look like? How do you prepare your church, your […]

2025 "For The Church" Conference at MBTS September 29th – September 30thMidwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City, MOCost: $85 One day, the kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdom of our Lord. Until then, pastors and ministry leaders are to minister by faith, drawing strength from His promises and persevering for the joy set before […]