BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Iowa - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Iowa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bciowa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Iowa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T162802Z CREATED:20260427T153937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T162802Z UID:23320-1780387200-1780592400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Campers On Mission – 2026 National Rally DESCRIPTION:Campers On Mission – 2026 National Rally\n\nDATE: June 2–4 LOCATION: Amana\, Iowa    – Amana RV & Event Center\n \n \n \n\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Iowa COM Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A unique national gathering for campers\, volunteers\, & servants\nFor the first time\, Iowa will host the National Campers On Mission Rally\, June 2–4 at the Amana RV Park & Event Center in Amana\, Iowa! \n Join volunteers from across the country for a special gathering focused on faith\, fellowship\, service\, and encouragement. \nWhether you are already involved in Campers On Mission or simply curious to learn more\, you are welcome. \n  \nRegister now for the Campers On Mission National Rally!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Campers On Mission?\nCampers On Mission is a ministry of believers who use their love of camping\, travel\, and practical skills to serve churches and ministries. \nMembers help with projects such as: \n\nPainting\nRepairs\nConstruction help\nMaintenance\nCamp improvements\nChurch facility projects\n\nTheir mission is simple: Sharing Christ As We Go. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\nWho Should Attend? \n\nRV owners and campers\nRetirees looking to serve\nHandy helpers / builders / fixers\nChurch members seeking mission opportunities\nAnyone curious about the ministry\n\nWhy This Rally Matters\nThis is a rare opportunity to host volunteers and leaders from across the country right here in Iowa! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What’s Your Next Step?\n\nShare this opportunity with your church members\nRegister for the Rally\nLearn About Iowa COM\nContact Iowa COM\n\nLodging / Camping\n\nAmana RV Park & Event Center (3850 C. Street Amana\, Iowa 52203)\nCampsite reservations must be made through Iowa COM Registration for the rally for any dates between May 31st and June 5th.\n\nQuestions?\n\nContact Pastor Rick Mott\, Iowa COM President\nEmail: iowacampersonmission@gmail.com\nCall: 319-290-2127 (Shiloh Baptist Church phone)\nText 319-214-3405\n\n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://bciowa.org/event/campers-on-mission-2026-national-rally/ LOCATION:Amana RV Park & Event Center\, 3850 C Street\, Amana\, IA\, 52203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Campers-On-Mission-Natl-Rally2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Mott":MAILTO:iowacampersonmission@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260522T142055Z CREATED:20260522T142055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142055Z UID:23382-1780822800-1781096400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2026 SBC Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2026-sbc-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SBC-Annual-Meeting-Orlando.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260720T201156Z CREATED:20260720T192534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201156Z UID:23530-1784534400-1784566800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Biblical Counseling Meetup & Cohort – Info Mtg Aug 5th DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow pastors and counselors while preparing to strengthen biblical counseling in your church.\nPastors\, church leaders\, and biblical counselors are invited to an informal Biblical Counseling Meet-and-Greet on Wednesday\, August 5th\, from 9:00am–10:00am at Smokey Row Coffee in Des Moines. This gathering also serves as an introduction to Harvest’s new Biblical Counseling Training Cohort\, launching September 19th.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Biblical Counseling Meetup\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, August 5th • Smokey Row\, Des Moines — 10:00am–1:00pm\nOn Wednesday\, August 5th from 9:00am–10:00am\, Harvest Bible Chapel (Grimes) will be hosting an informal meet-and-greet where pastors and biblical counselors can get to know one another\, share how counseling is happening within our respective contexts\, and discuss ways we might encourage one another and potentially partner together in future ministry endeavors.  \nLocation: Smokey Row Coffee Co. (1910 Cottage Grove\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50413) \nRSVP: Email Pastor Nick Lees (nickl@harvestdesmoines.org) \n \n Email Pastor Nick to RSVP for Meetup\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACBC Fundamentals Training Fall Cohort\n \n \n \n \n \n Starting Saturday\, September 19th • Iowa City — 10:00am–1:00pm\nThis fall\, Harvest Bible Chapel (Grimes) will be launching a Counseling Training Cohort that will cover the ACBC Fundamentals Training Videos (31 hours) through First Counseling (Jax\, FL – Pastor Heath Lambert). This will help train attenders with the fundamentals of biblical counseling and will count towards Phase 1 of ACBC’s certification process.  \n\nCost: Freewill donation to First Counseling\nLocation: Harvest Bible Chapel (Worship Center)\nDates + Times:           • Saturday\, September 19 (8a-4p)          • Saturday\, October 24 (8a-4p)          • Saturday\, November 21 (8a-4p)          • Saturday\, December 12 (8a-4p)          • Saturday\, January 23 (8a-4p)\nRegistration: More info will be shared at the informal meet-and-greet on Wednesday\, August 5th. If you’re unable to make that meeting\, but would like more info\, please email Pastor Nick Lees (nickl@harvestdesmoines.org).\n\n \n Learn More & Register for Fall Cohort URL:https://bciowa.org/event/biblical-counseling-meetup-cohort-info-mtg-aug-5th/ LOCATION:Smokey Row Coffee Co\, 1910 Cottage Grove\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50413\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ACBC-Fundamentals-Training-Fall-Cohort-1080p.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Lees":MAILTO:nickl@harvestdesmoines.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T170458Z CREATED:20260615T165056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T170458Z UID:23465-1787905800-1787929200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:SEND Network Iowa: One Day – August 28th DESCRIPTION:Send Network Quarterly\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Friday\, August 28th • 8:30am – 3:00pm\nWhere: First Family Church 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA 50021\nCost: Registration is free & Lunch is provided\nOne Day is a full-day gathering for pastors\, church leaders\, and church planters built around two irreducible priorities: preaching and shepherding. Morning sessions bring everyone together around the Word and prayer. After lunch\, four ministry tracks give each group focused time with practitioners who have spent decades in the work. \nLunch is provided. Open to pastors\, church leaders\, planters\, and their teams. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT WEBPAGE\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by SEND Network Iowa and the Baptist Convention of Iowa. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-iowa-one-day-the-work-of-the-pastor/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SN_One-Day-2026_Social-Graphics_English_1_X-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T161713Z CREATED:20260831T161713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161713Z UID:23612-1789376400-1789401600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:NAMB Sending Lab – Ankeny – September 14th DESCRIPTION:NAMB Sending Lab\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Monday\, September 14th • 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: First Family Church317 SE Magazine Rd • Ankeny\, IA 50021 Cost: Registration is free Food: Lunch & snacks provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The NAMB Sending Lab is a one-day\, collaborative workshop designed to help churches develop a clear vision and plan for becoming sending churches. Facilitated by SEND Network\, this experience will guide you in identifying potential church planters\, developing leaders\, and creating practical pathways for sending. You’ll learn alongside other pastors and leaders\, engage real ministry challenges\, and leave with actionable next steps tailored to your church’s context.  \nRegistration is FREE with lunch and snacks provided. \nSCHEDULE\n9:00–9:30 a.m – Registration and Check-in 9:30am–10:00am – Welcome and Overview 10:00am–11:00am – Why Sending? 11:00am–12:00pm – Developing Your Sending Vision 12:00pm–1:00pm – Lunch 1:00pm–1:45pm – Identifying Potential Planters 1:45pm–2:30pm – Developing Potential Planters 2:30pm–3:15pm – Starting a Church Planting Residency 3:15pm–3:45pm – Sending Church Resources and Next Steps 4:00pm – Dismiss \nWHICH SENDING LAB IS RIGHT FOR YOU?\nIf you missed the earlier Sending Labs this year\, this is another opportunity to attend the same workshop. There will be one final\, identical event on Monday\, October 5th at Coram Deo Bible Church in Davenport. \nThis Sending Lab is especially ideal for churches in Central Iowa\, but all churches are welcome. This training also prepares churches for the NAMB Residency Builder (Dec 1–2 in Ankeny). URL:https://bciowa.org/event/namb-sending-lab-ankeny-september-14th/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAMB-Sending-Lab-2026-09.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T164500 DTSTAMP:20260511T155042Z CREATED:20260511T154815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T155042Z UID:23346-1790611200-1790700300@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2026 "For The Church" Conference – MBTS DESCRIPTION:2025 “For The Church” Conference at MBTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 28th – September 29th Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City\, MO Cost: $99\n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Most of the time\, ministry does not feel like dramatic mountaintop moments—but that does not mean it is stagnant. \nAt the For the Church Conference on September 28–29\, we will turn our attention to what is always at work in every season: the Word of God.  \nAcross six main sessions\, we’ll consider how God’s Word is actively working in and through His church. Hear from: \n\nJason K. Allen – The Convicting Word\nH.B. Charles\, Jr. – The Compelling Word\nClint Pressley – The Triumphant Word\nAfshin Ziafat – The Multiplying Word\nJared C. Wilson – The Illuminating Word\nKevin DeYoung – The Incarnate Word\n\nWe hope you will join us to marvel at how God is speaking\, shaping\, convicting\, saving\, and building His church through His Word. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2026-for-the-church-conference-mbts/ LOCATION:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\, 5001 North Oak Trafficway\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64118\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MBTS-FTC-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T163135Z CREATED:20260831T163019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T163135Z UID:23620-1791190800-1791216000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:NAMB Sending Lab – Davenport – October 5th DESCRIPTION:NAMB Sending Lab\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Monday\, October 5th • 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Coram Deo Bible Church3800 E 53rd St • Davenport\, IA 52807 Cost: Registration is free Food: Lunch & snacks provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The NAMB Sending Lab is a one-day\, collaborative workshop designed to help churches develop a clear vision and plan for becoming sending churches. Facilitated by SEND Network\, this experience will guide you in identifying potential church planters\, developing leaders\, and creating practical pathways for sending. You’ll learn alongside other pastors and leaders\, engage real ministry challenges\, and leave with actionable next steps tailored to your church’s context.  \nRegistration is FREE with lunch and snacks provided. \nSCHEDULE\n9:00–9:30 a.m – Registration and Check-in 9:30am–10:00am – Welcome and Overview 10:00am–11:00am – Why Sending? 11:00am–12:00pm – Developing Your Sending Vision 12:00pm–1:00pm – Lunch 1:00pm–1:45pm – Identifying Potential Planters 1:45pm–2:30pm – Developing Potential Planters 2:30pm–3:15pm – Starting a Church Planting Residency 3:15pm–3:45pm – Sending Church Resources and Next Steps 4:00pm – Dismiss \n\nThis Sending Lab is especially ideal for churches in the eastern half of Iowa\, but this is also the final Sending Lab of the year\, so all churches are welcome. This training also prepares churches for the NAMB Residency Builder (Dec 1–2 in Ankeny). URL:https://bciowa.org/event/namb-sending-lab-davenport-october-5th/ LOCATION:Coram Deo Bible Church\, 3800 E 53rd Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52807\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAMB-Sending-Lab-2026-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T151036Z CREATED:20260826T164113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T151036Z UID:23597-1791459000-1791464400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Youth Worker Luncheon – Thursday\, October 8th DESCRIPTION:Central Iowa Youth Worker Luncheon – Oct 8th\n\n• When: Thursday\, October 8th • 11:30am–1:00pm • Where: Fellowship Community Church • 225 North Avenue • Norwalk\, IA 50211 • Cost: Free for any youth worker (Includes Lunch) • Host: Forrest Parsons\, Youth Pastor at FCC • Who Is This For?: Any Part-Time\, Full-Time or Volunteer Youth Workers • Topic: Teaching the Next Generation to Pray • Free Resource:  Yes\, each Person in attendance will receive a free resource! • To RSVP: Email Jonathan Meyer at jmeyer@gracehome.com\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Youth workers\, mark your calendars for the Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering. The goal of this lunch gathering is to help youth workers get to know one another\, feel supported\, and learn about useful resources. You’ll also have the chance to discuss issues facing you in your local student ministry context. \nThere is no cost and lunch is provided. \nTo sign up\, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer\, Grace Church Youth Pastor\, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Church Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Church City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11 + 11 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://bciowa.org/event/youth-worker-luncheon-thursday-october-8th/ LOCATION:Fellowship Community Church\, 225 North Avenue\, Norwalk\, IA\, 50211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Youth-Worker-Luncheon-NO-DATE.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Meyer":MAILTO:jmeyer@gracehome.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T133000 DTSTAMP:20261021T195553Z CREATED:20260619T183546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T195553Z UID:23457-1793962800-1794058200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2026 BCI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting\nNovember 6th & 7th • Grace Church\, Des Moines\n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin us for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting. More than a business meeting\, this gathering is an opportunity to worship together\, hear stories of God’s work across Iowa\, build relationships\, and be equipped for faithful ministry in today’s changing culture.\n \n REGISTER NOW!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Ministry Conference • Friday\, November 6th • 11:00am-4:15pm\n• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members  •  Free  •  Registration Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Annual Banquet • Friday\, November 6th • 6:00pm-7:30pm\n• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members  •  Free  •  Registration Required\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday\, November 7th • 9:00am-12:30pm\n• For all BCI Church Leaders & Members  •  Free for Messengers & Guests  •  Registration Required\n \n REGISTER NOW!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEATURED SPEAKER: TREVIN WAX – VP for Resources & Marketing\, NAMB\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome Trevin Wax as our featured speaker for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Trevin Wax Bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTrevin serves as Vice President of Research and Resource Development for the North American Mission Board and is a fellow with The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project\, host of the Reconstructing Faith podcast\, and author of numerous books including The Thrill of Orthodoxy and The Multi-Directional Leader. \nTrevin is widely respected for helping Christians engage today’s culture while remaining deeply rooted in historic biblical faith. Through his writing\, speaking\, and leadership\, he challenges believers to think clearly\, live faithfully\, and hold fast to Christian orthodoxy in a rapidly changing world. \nKnown for his thoughtful engagement with culture\, discipleship\, and church leadership\, Trevin brings a timely perspective for pastors and church leaders seeking to lead faithfully in their local churches in the years ahead. \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Ministry Conference • Friday\, November 6th\n10:00am – Registration 11:00am – Brunch with Trevin Wax 12:30pm – Trevin Wax Workshop 2:00pm – Breakout Session 1 3:15pm – Breakout Session 2 4:15pm – Reception & Exhibits      (4:30pm – Pastors’ Wives Reception) \nBCI Annual Banquet • Friday\, November 6th\n6:00pm – Banquet Start 7:30pm – Banquet End \n \n \n \n \n \n BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday\, November 7th\n8:00am – Registration & Exhibitors Open 9:00am – Annual Meeting Session 1 10:30am – Break (Coffee\, Water\, Snacks) 10:45am – Annual Meeting Session 2 12:30pm – Lunch     (12:30pm – Global Missions Gathering Lunch) \n \n \n \n \n \n Messenger or Guest?\nThere are 2 types of attendees for the Annual Meeting on Saturday: “Messengers” are approved by their home church to vote in the BCI Business Meeting. “Guests” includes any other attendees and they are not approved to vote during the Business Meeting.  \nFind out how many Messengers your church is allowed by referencing the giving table in the Messengers Info Sheet (PDF). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Ministry Conference Breakouts\nBreakout Session 1 • 2:00pm-3:00pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1-1) Praying Above Yourself – Trevin Wax\n Description: As Christians\, we have inherited a treasure chest of prayers—ancient collects\, confessions\, and doxologies—crafted by believers who chose to speak to God with beauty and precision. In this session\, we will explore some of the most faithful and artful prayers in church history\, seeking to align our hearts with these words as we pray together. When we borrow language larger than our own\, from those who have gone before\, we find our hearts expanding\, our sense of rootedness deepening\, and our voices articulating wonderful praise to our everlasting King. \n \n \n \n \n \n 1-2) Developing a Vision for Church Revitalization – Daniel Southwick\n Speaker Bio: Daniel Southwick is pastor at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Sioux City. \n \n \n \n \n \n 1-3) Rural Church Planting – Tim Kimberly\n Speaker Bio: Tim Kimberly planted and pastors Sacred Mission Church in Collins\, Iowa. \n \n \n \n \n \n 1-4) Hispanic Ministry Leaders Breakout – Israel Becerra\n Speaker Bio: Israel Becerra is church planter and pastor at Kairos Church in Marshalltown\, Iowa. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Session 2 • 3:15pm–4:15pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-1) Abuse Prevention & Response – Jeff Dalrymple\n Speaker Bio: Jeff Dalrymple is currently the Director of Abuse Prevention & Response at the SBC Executive Committee. Jeff formerly served as executive director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention\, a national association of Christian ministries committed to child and youth protection. In his role with the SBC Executive Committee\, Jeff serves as a catalyst to educate and equip Southern Baptists with abuse prevention and response. His leadership experience includes roles in public safety\, higher education\, non-governmental organizations\, and parachurch ministry. Jeff served as a vice president at Southern Seminary in Louisville from 2008-2016. In addition to implementing child protection programs at several ministries\, his experience includes organizational leadership\, team building\, communications\, development/fundraising\, hospitality\, conference & event planning\, international relations\, strategic planning\, revitalization\, and board governance. Jeff is based in Jacksonville\, Florida and is married to his wife Kristil and together they have four children.  \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-2) Discipleship Pathways – Ryan Johnston\n Speaker Bio: Ryan Johnston serves the Send Network as a Regional Team Leader and Church Planting Leader (for Iowa\, Kansas\, Nebraska\, and the surrounding regions) He has worked in mobilizing college students for more than 25 years and also serves as a church planting catalyst. Ryan lives in Altoona\, Iowa\, with his wife and five kids. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-3) Developing a Gospel-Shaped Music Ministry – Dalton Shaffer\n Speaker Bio: Dalton Shaffer serves as Director of Music Ministry and Liturgy at Candeo Church in Cedar Falls\, Iowa\, bringing over a decade of experience leading worship and developing teams. He is passionate about training and sending worship leaders to plant and lead churches\, equipping the next generation to serve faithfully with theological depth\, spiritual conviction\, and musical excellence. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2-4) Effective Women's Ministry – Kari Minter\n Speaker Bio: Kari Minter serves as the BCI Pastors’ Wives Support Staff. Kari is an author\, Bible teacher\, pastor’s wife to Brent\, and mom to three teenagers.  URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2026-bci-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026AM-Title-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Bradley":MAILTO:bbradley@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T153000 DTSTAMP:20261026T224456Z CREATED:20261026T224456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T224456Z UID:23734-1796131800-1796225400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:SEND Network Residency Builder – Dec 1-2 DESCRIPTION:NAMB Sending Lab\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Tuesday\, December 1st –  Wednesday\, December 2nd Where: First Family Church\, Ankeny317 SE Magazine Rd • Ankeny\, IA 50021 Cost: Registration is free Food: Lunch & snacks provided\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Residency Builder is a two-day workshop designed to help pastors and church leaders build an intentional process for training qualified leaders to be church planters. It’s a collaborative experience that helps leaders discover and develop their unique plan for equipping potential planters. The participants will leave the Residency Builder with a framework and the beginning steps to implement a residency in their church. \nSchedule\nDay One\n\n1:30 p.m. Check-in\n2:00 p.m. Welcome & Introduction Session\n2:45 p.m. What’s Your Why?\n3:15 p.m. Break\n3:30 p.m. Jesus as Master Trainer\n4:45 p.m. Break\n5:00 p.m. SNO: Beginning with the Endin Mind \n6:15 p.m. Dinner\n7:00 p.m. Discovering Your Development Pathway\n7:45 p.m. Discovering Your Church Unique\n\nDay Two\n\n8:00 a.m. Breakfast\n9:00 a.m. Shaping the Character of Your Residents \n9:45 a.m. Break\n10:00 a.m. Developing Potential Planters\n10:45 a.m. Break\n11:00 a.m. Residency Content Brainstorm\n12:00 p.m. Lunch\n1:00 p.m. Designing Your Residency Plan\n2:30 p.m. Break\n2:45 p.m. Practical Insights for Leading a Residency\n3:30 p.m. Dismiss & Departures\n\nTo attend\, register at this link. Registration is FREE. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-residency-builder-dec-1-2/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Residency-Builder-2026-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270222T130000 DTSTAMP:20261022T152800Z CREATED:20260603T193145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T152800Z UID:23411-1803290400-1803301200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City DESCRIPTION:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training\n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, February 22nd • Iowa City— 10:00am–1:00pm\nHost: All Nations Baptist Church\, Iowa City— 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd\, Iowa City 52246 Cost: Free (Includes Lunch & Materials)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Churches are called to be places of safety\, healing\, and hope—especially for children\, youth\, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically\, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing. \nWhat is Fortify?\nThis half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is\, how it impacts individuals and church communities\, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention\, law\, and law enforcement\, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed especially for: \n\nSenior/lead pastors and elders\nExecutive pastors\, administrators\, and office managers\nNursery\, children’s\, youth\, and college ministry leaders\nSpecial needs ministry leaders\nBiblical counselors and care ministry team members\nAny church leader involved in screening\, training\, or supervising volunteers and staff\n\n\nSpeakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Espenshade\nMatt Espenshade is Executive Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon\, Tennessee. He previously served 24 years as an FBI Special Agent\, including domestic and international leadership roles\, and as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer. He also teaches criminal justice and serves on several ministry and education boards.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie HansenDebbie has served with ECAP’s Accreditation Program since early 2022 and is now the Accreditation Program Director. She enjoys assisting organizations with the important mission of protecting children and workers. Debbie’s background is in teaching and Christian School Administration\, and has served as an Auditor on ACSI Accreditation Teams.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve BensemaSteve served seven years in pastoral ministry\, including helping launch and lead a church plant in Iowa in 2021. Today\, he serves as an agent with Lightwell Insurance\, helping churches and ministries across Iowa navigate risk and protection. Prior to ministry\, Steve worked as an entrepreneur in real estate\, property investment\, and business ownership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n9:30am-10:00am – Registration\n10:00am-10:15am – Welcome & Opening Prayer\n10:15am-10:45am – Session 1\n10:45am-11:15am – Session 2\n11:20am-11:30am – Break\n11:30am-12:00pm – Session 3\n12:00pm-12:15pm – Lunch\n12:15pm-12:45pm – Q&A Panel (over lunch)\n1:00pm – Conclusion \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by Lightwell Insurance Advisors URL:https://bciowa.org/event/fortify-abuse-prevention-response-training-feb-22-iowa-city/ LOCATION:All Nations Baptist Church\, 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52246\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fortify-Title-4k-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270223T130000 DTSTAMP:20261022T152804Z CREATED:20260603T203413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T152804Z UID:23428-1803376800-1803387600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel DESCRIPTION:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, February 23rd • Adel — 10:00am–1:00pm\nHost: Restoration Church — 29147 Prospect Circle\, Adel\, IA 50003 Cost: Free (Includes Lunch & Materials)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Churches are called to be places of safety\, healing\, and hope—especially for children\, youth\, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically\, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing. \nWhat is Fortify?\nThis half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is\, how it impacts individuals and church communities\, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention\, law\, and law enforcement\, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed especially for: \n\nSenior/lead pastors and elders\nExecutive pastors\, administrators\, and office managers\nNursery\, children’s\, youth\, and college ministry leaders\nSpecial needs ministry leaders\nBiblical counselors and care ministry team members\nAny church leader involved in screening\, training\, or supervising volunteers and staff\n\nSpeakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Espenshade Matt Espenshade is Executive Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon\, Tennessee. He previously served 24 years as an FBI Special Agent\, including domestic and international leadership roles\, and as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer. He also teaches criminal justice and serves on several ministry and education boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Debbie HansenDebbie has served with ECAP’s Accreditation Program since early 2022 and is now the Accreditation Program Director. She enjoys assisting organizations with the important mission of protecting children and workers. Debbie’s background is in teaching and Christian School Administration\, and has served as an Auditor on ACSI Accreditation Teams.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve BensemaSteve served seven years in pastoral ministry\, including helping launch and lead a church plant in Iowa in 2021. Today\, he serves as an agent with Lightwell Insurance\, helping churches and ministries across Iowa navigate risk and protection. Prior to ministry\, Steve worked as an entrepreneur in real estate\, property investment\, and business ownership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nSchedule\n9:30am-10:00am – Registration 10:00am-10:15am – Welcome & Opening Prayer 10:15am-10:45am – Session 1 10:45am-11:15am – Session 2 11:20am-11:30am – Break 11:30am-12:00pm – Session 3 12:00pm-12:15pm – Lunch 12:15pm-12:45pm – Q&A Panel (over lunch) 1:00pm – Conclusion \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by Lightwell Insurance Advisors URL:https://bciowa.org/event/fortify-abuse-prevention-response-training-feb-23-adel/ LOCATION:Restoration Church\, 29147 Prospect Circle\, Adel\, IA\, 50003\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fortify-Title-4k-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR