"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 […]

BCI Webinar: How to Start a Christian School in Iowa WHEN: Wednesday, October 8th, 12:00pm-12:45pm WHERE: Online Webinar COST: FREE Considering Starting a Christian School? Have you ever thought about starting a Christian school? What opportunities for ministry exist with churches and schools working together? Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director, Josh Bowar, Outreach Director of […]

Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering – October 9th • When: Thursday, October 9th  •  11:30am–1:00pm • Where: Freedom For Youth Ministries (2301 Hickman Rd. Des Moines, 50310 / Worship Center, Main Building) • Cost: Free for any youth worker (Includes Lunch) • Host: Jonathan Meyer • Guest Speaker: Dr. Heidi Warner • Topic: Emotionally Healthy Youth Workers […]

2025 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting November 7th & 8th • Walnut Creek Church, Des MoinesDon’t miss our biggest event of the year! Connect, get equipped, and pursue our shared mission to multiply disciples and lead with purpose. Join pastors and church leaders from across our convention for the 2025 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting. […]

Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering Thursday, January 15th  •  11:30am–1:00pm  •  Grace Church, Des Moines Luncheon Topic: Healthy Lead Pastor Relationships How can we better come alongside our Lead Pastor and fellow leaders, and encourage them to come alongside us? (Topics addressed: teamwork, church-wide participation, positive staff culture) Date:  Thursday, January 16th Location:  Grace Church, 4200 East 25th St, […]

NAMB Sending Lab When: Monday, January 26th • 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Restoration Church 29147 Prospect Cir • Adel, IA 50003 Cost: Registration is free Food: Lunch & snacks providedThe Sending Lab is a one-day workshop that will help you develop a vision and plan for leading your church to send. It’s a collaborative experience […]

NAMB Sending Lab en Espanol21 de febrero • 9:00am – 3:15pm Cornerstone Baptist Church701 E First St.Ankeny, IA 50021Sending Lab en Español es un taller que te ayudará a desarrollar una visión y un plan para guiar a tus plantadores y equipos de plantación de iglesias. Es una experiencia colaborativa que te conectará con otros pastores en […]