Baptist Convention of Iowa

ADF Webinar: Impact of New Supreme Court Rulings
2020-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
adf Webinar – How Will the New Supreme Court Rulings Impact YOUR Church?

Tuesday, August 4th • 1:00pm Central • Online via Zoom
The Alliance Defending Freedom is a BCI partner organization. For more than 25 years, ADF has been advocating for religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and family. One of the ways we have partnered together in recent years is through the BCI Iowa Ministry Fund.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR – This summer, the Supreme Court issued multiple rulings with religious freedom implications. During this webinar, ADF attorneys will discuss the Court’s decisions related to federal employment law, COVID-19 restrictions, protections for religious ministries, and more. This webinar for church and ministry leaders will explain how Christian ministries are impacted by these rulings and will provide practical guidance for moving forward.

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Livestream Event – "The Porn Epidemic" Conference – August 10th
2020-08-10 09:00 - 15:00 | IA
The Porn Epidemic Conference
Livestream Event with josh mcdowell and ben bennett
9:00AM–3:00PM – AUGUST 10TH

Livestream is now available for this conference August 10, 2020 and 60 days thereafter.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: You must register by August 1, 2020.
COST: $25.00 – Adults; Free – Students.

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Send Network Gathering Watch Party
2020-08-20 11:00 - 16:00 | IA
Send Network Gathering Watch Party

Thursday, August 20th11:00am – 4:00pm
First Family Church317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

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Join in-person with Iowa planters, pastors, and team members to watch the livestream and participate in table discussions. This event will encourage, inspire and equip you and your team to live undivided in the midst of racial division and the present global pandemic. Speakers will include Send Network planters and pastors from across North America.

If you aren’t able to attend the in-person, please click here to see other options for viewing the event or joining a virtual watch party.

Have a BCI church story to share?
We 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.

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NAMB: Replant Summit 2020
2020-08-24 08:00 - 2020-08-25 17:00 | IA
NAMB Replant Summit 2020 August 24th-25th Kansas City, Missouri

We believe there is power in the gospel of Christ. That same power is the very one that makes dead things come alive. That same power renews and makes room for even greater things than we could have ever imagined. We believe God can use Replants to showcase the glory of God in such a remarkable way that none would be able to ignore it. Across North America, churches are dying at an unprecedented rate. But, there is hope.

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Learn about replanting
Come join the North American Mission Board in 2020 at Replant Summit to hear how God is using Southern Baptists to replant dying churches across North America.
Replant Summit is an event in partnership with Lenexa Baptist who helped replant Fellowship Church where the event will be held. Hear firsthand accounts of the amazing work God did through this Replant. Enjoy breakout sessions for churches considering replanting, churches who would like to be involved in a replant as well as sessions for wives of replanters.
Questions? Contact replant@namb.net.

In order to help keep attendees and staff healthy, NAMB will follow CDC recommendations for gatherings and events. We ask that if you have had a fever greater than 100.4, cough, runny nose, sore throat or trouble breathing within 24 hours prior to the event, please stay home.

learn about cooperative program

why give to the cooperative program?
One distinctive of Southern Baptists is that they come together to give toward greater ministry. The Cooperative Program is the way that we partner together to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in our country and around the world.

Have a BCI church story to share?
We 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.

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MBTS: "For the Church" Virtual Conference
2020-09-28 15:00 - 2020-09-29 15:00 | IA
MBTS “For the Church” Virtual Conference

For 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. Though we will not be meeting in Kansas City, you can help us host the virtual conference by gathering your church, friends, family, or other groups and still participate in FTC!

September 28-29

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Host a FTC20 Group
For the last five years, we’ve had the joy of hosting our For The Church National Conference here in Kansas City.
This year, we are changing things. Rather than hosting FTC in Kansas City, we are asking you to help us host FTC. We want to create a moment across the nation and the world where we consider the call to ministry as we hear from speakers and worship together. To do this, we need your help!
We’d love for you to host a group of church members, family, or friends to participate in our first-ever For the Church (Virtual) National Conference. That’s why we’re providing a 20% discount on tickets for groups of 5 or more. We’ll also send FTC notebooks and discussion questions so you can go deeper after the sessions. The more people you can gather, the more we’ll send you to help make the experience of FTC feel just like Kansas City.
Visit the website for registration and details about the new conference format!

Have a BCI church story to share?
We 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.

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The One Conference – Virtual Event for Women
2020-10-09 09:00 - 2020-10-10 17:00 | IA
The One Conference 2020 Virtual Event for Women

OCTOBER 9–10

The One Conference is going virtual! Although we are unable to gather with our usual crowd at a full weekend conference, we invite all women in BCI churches to attend from home or with their church or small group. Register now to join us live on October 9-10.

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“semi-live” conference info
The conference will be “semi-live” October 9-10. Join us on those dates or via on-demand streaming on a schedule you set. We’ve intentionally set up the conference to be enjoyed alone or with a small group of friends online or in home. To get that personal interaction, we encourage participants to set up times to watch with your friends and then video call, text, Zoom, Marco Polo, or your own choice of keeping in touch with each other and use our discussion questions to unpack what you’ve heard.
Visit the website for registration details and FAQs about the new conference format!

Have a BCI church story to share?
We 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.

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Virtual Town Hall – October 20th • 3:00pm
2020-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | IA
Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, October 20th • 3:00pmOnline via zoom

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The BCI Executive Board wants YOUR feedback on some critical recommendations they will be voting on during the BCI 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Several Executive Boards will join the meeting to hear your feedback. Feedback may also be emailed to feedback@bciowa.org. The length of the meeting will depend on audience participation but we will strive to limit the meeting to 1 hour.

Virtual Town Hall – October 22nd • 6:30pm
2020-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | IA
Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, October 22nd • 6:30pm Online via Zoom

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The BCI Executive Board wants YOUR feedback on some critical recommendations they will be voting on during the BCI 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Several Executive Boards will join the meeting to hear your feedback. Feedback may also be emailed to feedback@bciowa.org. The length of the meeting will depend on audience participation but we will strive to limit the meeting to 1 hour.

IMB: Future of Missions Online Event
2020-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
IMB Event – The Future of Missions

Thursday, October 29th • 6:00pm–8:00pm CDT

On October 29, 7-9 p.m. EST, please join the IMB for a virtual event highlighting the global, cultural, and spiritual realities that are impacting and shaping the future of international missions:

Advance the Kingdom: The Revelation 7:9 Vision– Paul Chitwood, President, IMB
Urbanization and Global Trends: Why They Matter for Missions– Samual Chiang, Author and Former CEO of Seed Company
The Global Impact of 2020: Where Do We Go from Here?– Jacob Boss, Missionary Strategy Leader, European Peoples
The Global Church: Strength and Unity in Diversity– Dhati Lewis, Lead Pastor, Blueprint Church
Humanitarian Efforts + Business: Looking Ahead at the Missional Trends– David Kinnaman, President, Barna Group
The 10-Year Great Commission Vision and The Next Generation– Jennie Allen, Bible Teacher, Author, Founder and Visionary of IF: Gathering
The U.S. Church: Cultivating a Heart for the Nations– Jen Wilkin, Author and Bible Teacher
The Urgent Need for Every Church to Reach Every Nation– Rick Warren, Author and Founding Pastor of Saddleback Church

Registration is required. The event is free but gifts are appreciated. Your generosity benefits international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Learn more and register now at: imb.org/futureofmissions.

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Virtual 2020 BCI Annual Meeting
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19 | IA
Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering virtually on November 16th–19th for the 2020 BCI Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for Iowa church leaders to move “Forward in Faith” to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in Iowa and beyond.

2020 BCI ANNUAL MEETING is going virtual
Join us online each evening on Monday, November 16th through Thursday, November 19th.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL MEETING
We are changing the format of this year’s event. Registration will be free but you need to register in order to receive event materials. By providing your address we will be able to mail you an Annual Meeting Experience Box with printed materials and resources to help you get the most out of this event.

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So, what will the Virtual Annual Meeting be like?
We aren’t planning to simply stream a typical meeting. Instead, we aim to deliver in-depth discussions on essential topics that are impacting Iowa church leaders today.
We are scheduling interviews with our top national leaders to discuss current topics such as: increasing Cooperative Program giving and the significance of “Great Commission Baptists.”
We’ll also talk with pastors and ministry leaders around Iowa about issues that hit close to home such as new BCI affiliate churches, what’s going on with church development and church planting in Iowa, and much, much more.
You won’t want to miss these critical discussions so register now to participate.

ABOUT THE DECISION TO GO VIRTUAL
The decision to move our 2020 Annual Meeting to a virtual format was not easy and was based on a number of significant factors. Below is a short list of compelling reasons to host the event online this year. We pray that next year we will be able to resume our in-person gathering.

Our primary concern is the health and safety of our pastors and church leaders. We received feedback from multiple pastors and churches expressing concerns about a large gathering of leaders coming together from across the state as well as many guests who were invited from around the country.
Many of our SBC national entities and other ministry partners communicated they will not be able to send personnel.
There were several guests who were to be invited as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration who would not have been able to travel in for the event. NOTE: The 25th Anniversary celebration has been pushed back until 2021.
It is very expensive to host an event the size of the Annual Meeting and it did not seem like good financial stewardship considering that we were expecting many would not be willing or able to attend.
We are able to conduct all necessary convention business online via the virtual format. We will be gathering feedback from pastors regarding two key recommendations at Town Hall meetings which will be hosted in October.

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Iowa Men's Conference 2021
2021-01-29 08:00 - 2021-02-13 17:00 | IA
Unshakeable: On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement.

Get more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website.

IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

JANUARY 29–30 – ANKENY First Family Church

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FEBRUARY 5–6 – CHARITON Cornerstone Community Church

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CEDAR RAPIDS
Postponed Until May Immanuel Baptist Church

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Send Network Gathering
2021-03-17 09:00 - 17:00 | IA
Send Network Gathering

Wednesday, March 17, 9:00am–5:00pm Location TBD

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This event is for planting couples, church planting team members, sending and supporting pastors and potential church planters. If you are interested in being invited to this event, email the BCI office for information.

Jesus’ plan and mission are the same — to seek and save the lost. And He commissioned us — His Church — to go into the plentiful harvest and develop workers.

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Who's Your One? Rally
2021-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?

“WHO’S YOUR ONE?” RALLY
Sunday, March 21 • 6:00pm • Ankeny, Iowa
Join Johnny Hunt for an incredible time of worship, teaching, and prayer that will inspire and increase your and your church’s desire to reach the lost! The Who’s Your One Rally will take place on Sunday, March 21st at 6:00pm at First Family Church in Ankeny.

Johnny Hunt is Senior Vice President of Evangelism and Leadership for the North American Mission Board. He previously served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., for more than 30 years and was a former President of the Southern Baptist Convention (2008-2010). In his role at the North American Mission Board, he leads a team focused on championing the cause of evangelism among Southern Baptist churches and pastors. The team also equips pastors with tools and leadership skills that will allow them to lead their churches to become more evangelistically active.
Johnny Hunt
Keynote Speaker, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership

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EVANGELISM WORKSHOP Monday, March 22 • 8:00am-12:00pm • Ankeny, Iowa
The Who’s Your One evangelism workshop for pastors, church staff, and church members will be held on Monday morning, March 22nd with breakfast starting at 7:30am.

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Who's Your One? Evangelism Workshop
2021-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Who’s Your One? Evangelism Workshop

Monday, March 22, 8:00am–12:00pmFirst Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa

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Join the Who’s Your One movement at this workshop, a time of teaching, challenge, and prayer with Johnny Hunt and other teachers. This workshop will focus on inspiring you and your church to increase your desire to reach the lost and effectiveness in bringing the gospel to the lost, even in the midst of this disruptive time.

Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?

Johnny Hunt is Senior Vice President of Evangelism and Leadership for the NAMB. He previously served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., for more than 30 years and was a former President of the Southern Baptist Convention (2008-2010). He leads a team focused on championing the cause of evangelism and equips pastors with tools and leadership skills that will allow them to lead their churches to become more evangelistically active.
Johnny Hunt
Keynote Speaker, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership

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Who’s Your One? Rally
Sunday, March 21 • 6:00pm • Ankeny, Iowa

Join Johnny Hunt for an incredible time of worship, teaching, and prayer that will inspire and increase your and your church’s desire to reach the lost! The Who’s Your One Rally will take place on Sunday, March 29 at 6:00pm at First Family Church in Ankeny.

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Easter Sunday 2021
2021-04-04 | IA
Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 4th

Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Join your local BCI church family for a time of worship and thanksgiving.

Ministry Life Retreat 2021
2021-04-15 16:00 - 2021-04-17 11:45 | Hotel Renovo, 11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
2021 Ministry Life Retreat

WHEN: Thursday, April 15th – Saturday, April 17th WHERE: Hotel Renovo, Des Moines, Iowa COST: $50 per couple (includes hotel room & 3 meals)

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Relax, Restore, Refresh
The 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.
MORE RETREAT/LESS CONFERENCE
The 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.

EVENT SPEAKER
DR. CHUCK KELLEY
Dr. Kelley served as president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for 23 years and evangelism professor for more than 35 years.
Dr. Chuck Kelley was the 8th President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, serving from 1996 to 2019. He continues to serve at NOBTS as President Emeritus and Distinguished Research Professor of Evangelism. He is founder and director of Innovative Evangelism as well as an itinerant preacher and evangelist.
Kelley received his B.A. from Baylor University and his M.Div. and Th.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before his election to the presidency in 1996, Dr. Kelley served as Director of the Leavell Center for Evangelism and Church Growth and Chairman of the Pastoral Ministries Division at the Seminary.
Dr. Kelley is known throughout the Southern Baptist Convention for his dynamic preaching and his expertise on evangelism and church growth.
Since his retirement as President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary on July 31, 2019, Dr. Kelley and his wife, Dr. Rhonda Kelley, are spending time in their new home in Fairhope, Alabama and in an apartment on the NOBTS campus as they both continue to work with their beloved Seminary and pursue their ministry callings.

Dr. Chuck Kelley Website

Kelley has written numerous books, articles, and evangelism training materials which include:

Fuel the Fire: Lessons from the History of Southern Baptist Evangelism
The Baptist Faith and Message (written with Richard Land and Al Mohler)
How Did They Do It? The Story of Southern Baptist Evangelism
Here’s Hope Roman Road Witness Training Program
Learning to Share My Faith, A Witness Training Module

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
4:00 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)

FRIDAY, APRIL 16
6:00-8:30 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

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
6:00-8:30 am – Breakfast (hotel) 9:30 am – Worship & Program in Chapel (Dr. Kelley) 11:00 am – End of Day**Check out of hotel**

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Iowa Men's Conference – Cedar Rapids
2021-05-14 17:30 - 2021-05-15 15:00 | Community Baptist Marion, 3290 9th St., Marion, IA, 52302, United States
IOWA MEN’S CONFERENCE – CEDAR RAPIDS (RESCHEDULED)

NEW DATE: May 14-15
New Location:
Community Baptist Church, Marion

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Unshakeable: On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand

The Cedar Rapids location has been rescheduled for May 14-15 after being postponed early this year. The Cedar Rapids location will be third location following the Ankeny and Chariton events. The Cedar Rapids event will be hosted at a new location this year, Community Baptist Church in Marion. The event speaker will be David Miller, Pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Sioux City.

IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

2021 SBC Annual Meeting
2021-06-15 - 2021-06-16 | IA
2021 SBC Annual Meeting

June 13-16, 2021 • Nashville, Tennessee

Join Southern Baptists from all over the world in Nashville for four full days of equipping, and inspiration.
With more than 100 ancillary meetings, events, and gatherings throughout the week, you’ll connect with leaders and laypersons from around the country to be encouraged, equipped and mobilized for Kingdom work.

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Impact Youth Camp
2021-07-12 13:00 - 2021-07-17 12:00 | Buena Vista University, 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA, 50588, United States
Impact Youth Camp

July 12th–17th Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, Iowa

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Iowa 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.

“1 Thing I do”
Our theme this year is “1 Thing I Do” and we’ll explore Philippians 3:13-16
Registration open now

Open to students entering seventh grade through graduating seniors.
QUESTIONS? Connect with Impact Youth Camp at: Facebook.com/Camp.Impact18

Preaching Workshop – Narrative Exposition with Dr. Bill Curtis
2021-08-27 09:00 - 16:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Preaching Workshop

WHEN: Friday, August 27th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25

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Narrative Exposition: The Art of Telling the Biblical Story
In the homiletics field, a text has been needed that blends hermeneutics, sermon development, and sermon delivery. Engaging Exposition fills that gap with what its experienced authors call a “3-D approach” to preaching. Bill Curtis writes about the Discovery process—how to equip the student to discover the meaning of a biblical text by using sound principles of interpretation, and to move from biblical analysis to biblical interpretation.
Honoring Biblical Authority through Narrative Preaching
The term “narrative preaching” evolved within the context of the New Homiletic, which rejected conservative theological understandings of biblical inerrancy and authority. They rejected any form of deductive preaching and the traditional forms upon which they were built. Instead, they identified the story as the primary model of human dialogue. As a result, their homiletics model required locating the “spirit” of a text within a story, and then allowing the listener to write the ending of the story, and the sermon, for themselves.
In 2010, Dr. Calvin Miller published one of the best evangelical responses to narrative preaching (Preaching: The Art of Narrative Exposition). In his book, Miller argues that there is a place for narrative preaching among those who hold to conservative theological understandings of biblical inerrancy and authority. Built on a solid foundation of genre research, Miller argues that preachers may honor the form of the text, while also providing a robust exegetical study of the text. This seminar will examine the hermeneutical and homiletical ingredients necessary to produce and teach biblical narratives.

EVENT SPEAKER
DR. BILL CURTIS
Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist church in Darlington, South Carolina
Pastor Bill is the Founding and Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Darlington, South Carolina. He is also the Co-Founder of The Pillar Network for Church Planting, former Trustee Board Chairman of the North American Mission Board, and the author of Engaging Exposition, 30 Days to James, Exalting Christ in Micah, and Gypsy Smith: The Forgotten Evangelist.

Pastor Bill has a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Lyla have two daughters, Cherie and Cassie.

Pastor Bill's Blog

Preaching Workshop

WHEN: Friday, August 27th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25

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Will Graham Celebration
2021-10-01 19:00 - 2021-10-03 20:00 | IA
Will Graham Celebration

October 1-3, 2021 • Des Moines, Iowa

Since 2006, Will has been telling people about that hope through events called Celebrations. He’s had the privilege of preaching all over the world, on every continent except Antarctica.
Since 1950, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has held Crusades all across the globe for one purpose: to proclaim God’s love to people who need Jesus Christ. Today, Will Graham Celebrations continue this life-changing mission.

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A Celebration is not just an evangelistic event; it is a process of prayer, training, outreach, and followup that takes place over a 12-month period—and it begins and ends with you, the local church.
It usually consists of four services:

Friday Night for Adults/Families
Saturday Morning KidzFest for Elementary Age Children
Saturday Night for Adults/Families
Sunday Evening for Students

2021 BCI Annual Meeting
2021-11-05 17:00 - 2021-11-06 15:00 | Grace Church Des Moines, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
2021 BCI ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th • 9:00AM–3:00PM • GRACE CHURCH, DES MOINES, IOWA

Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 6th for the 2021 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.

25TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th • 5:30pm-8:30pm
$50 per couple (food & hotel)
REGISTRATION CLOSED
(EMAIL FOR LATE REGISTRATION)

ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th • 9am-3pm
Free (registration is required)

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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Paul Chitwood, IMB President

Dr. Paul Chitwood was elected as the 13th president of the Southern Baptists’ International Mission Board on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. He previously served as executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention since 2011. For 18 years prior to that, Chitwood served as the pastor of local churches of varying sizes in Kentucky.

Paul Chitwood on IMB Website

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Vance Pitman, Pastor at Hope Church, Las Vegas

Vance Pitman is the Senior Pastor of Hope Church Las Vegas. Vance responded to God’s call to Las Vegas in 2000, as a church plant from First Baptist Church in Woodstock, Georgia. With a passion for God’s kingdom, he had a vision to launch a church focused on joining in God’s activity locally and globally.

Vance Pitman Website

annual meeting schedule
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

8:00 am – Registration & Exhibitors Open
9:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 1
10:30 am – Break (Coffee, water, snacks)
11:15 am –Annual Meeting Session 2
12:15 am –Lunch
1:15 pm –Annual Meeting Session 3
3:00pm –End

25TH ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5th • 5:30pm-8:30pm
$50 per couple (food & hotel)
REGISTRATION CLOSED
(EMAIL FOR LATE REGISTRATION)

ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th • 9am-3pm
Free (registration is required)

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Iowa Men's Conference 2022 – Cedar Rapids
2021-12-13 17:00 | Community Baptist Marion, 3290 9th St., Marion, IA, 52302, United States
NEXT: CHARTING THE COURSE
The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship.

FEBRUARY 11–12CEDAR RAPIDS Community Baptist Church

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CHARTING THE COURSE
Let’s chart the course of our lives with the compass of God’s Word and His light to guide us!
We are living in a pivotal time in our culture. It’s important for men to be like the “sons of Issachar” (1 Chronicles 12:32) who understood the times and knew what Israel should do!

Get more info and register on the Iowa Men’s Conference website

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FEBRUARY 4–5 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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JANUARY 28–29 | ANKENY First Family Church

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Iowa Men's Conference 2022 – Ankeny
2022-01-28 17:00 - 2022-01-29 17:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
NEXT: CHARTING THE COURSE
The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship.

JANUARY 28–29 | ANKENY First Family Church

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CHARTING THE COURSE
Let’s chart the course of our lives with the compass of God’s Word and His light to guide us!
We are living in a pivotal time in our culture. It’s important for men to be like the “sons of Issachar” (1 Chronicles 12:32) who understood the times and knew what Israel should do!

Get more info and register on the Iowa Men’s Conference website

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FEBRUARY 4–5 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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FEBRUARY 11–12 | CEDAR RAPIDS Community Baptist Church

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Iowa Men's Conference 2022 – Chariton
2022-02-04 17:00 - 2022-02-05 17:00 | Cornerstone Community Church, 120 Northwestern AVE, Chariton, IA, 50049, United States
NEXT: CHARTING THE COURSE
The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship.

FEBRUARY 4–5 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH

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CHARTING THE COURSE
Let’s chart the course of our lives with the compass of God’s Word and His light to guide us!
We are living in a pivotal time in our culture. It’s important for men to be like the “sons of Issachar” (1 Chronicles 12:32) who understood the times and knew what Israel should do!

Get more info and register on the Iowa Men’s Conference website

VISIT THE IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

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JANUARY 28–29 | ANKENY First Family Church

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FEBRUARY 11–12 | CEDAR RAPIDS Community Baptist Church

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Exclusive Zoom Call – ADF Church Employment & Legal Guide
2022-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | IA
ADF Webinar for BCI Pastors

WHEN: Thursday, March 31st – 2:00pm WHERE: Online via Zoom COST: FREE

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Legal Update & Church Employment Guide
Do 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.

Ministry Life Retreat 2022
2022-04-21 16:00 - 2022-04-23 16:00 | Hotel Renovo, 11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
2022 Ministry Life Retreat

WHEN: Thursday, April 21st – Saturday, April 23rd WHERE: Hotel Renovo, Des Moines, Iowa COST: $50 per couple (includes hotel room & 3 meals)

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Relax, Restore, Refresh
The 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.
MORE RETREAT/LESS CONFERENCE
The 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.

EVENT SPEAKER
PASTOR JAKE EACH
– VERITAS CHURCH, CEDAR RAPIDS
Jake Each is the Vision & Equipping Director for Veritas Church in Cedar Rapids. Pastor Jake and his wife Marcy have three kids.

Veritas Cedar Rapids Website

Worship Leader
MARCY EACH
– VERITAS CHURCH, CEDAR RAPIDS
Pastor 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.

Veritas Cedar Rapids Website

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TENTATIVE)

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
4:00 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)

FRIDAY, APRIL 16
6:00-8:30 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

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
6:00-8:30 am – Breakfast (hotel) 9:30 am – Worship & Program (LHF Chapel) 11:00 am – End of Day**Check out of hotel**

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One Purpose: Women's Equipping Conference
2022-04-29 09:00 - 2022-04-30 15:00 | Walnut Creek Church, Windsor Heights, 900 64th St, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324, United States
One Purpose: Equipping
Conference for Women
APRIL 29–30
Walnut Creek Church
900 64TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA

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.

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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.
Visit the website for registration details and speaker info!

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Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa
2022-05-25 11:30 - 13:30 | IA
BCI Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa
When: Wednesday, May 25 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church leaders

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.

Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?
The 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!
Choose the lunch that is closest to you and register now!

BCI Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa

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Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa
2022-05-26 11:30 - 13:30 | IA
BCI Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa
When: Thursday, May 26 • 11:30am–1:30pmWhere: Jersey Grille •5255 Jersey Ridge Rd • Davenport, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church leaders

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.

Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?
The 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!
Choose the lunch that is closest to you and register now!

BCI Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa

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