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SUMMARY:NAMB Sending Lab – Davenport – October 5th
DESCRIPTION:NAMB Sending Lab\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				REGISTER\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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Stiles":MAILTO:tstiles@bciowa.org
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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				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				EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				First Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Last Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Church Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Church City\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Email Address\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n			\n				\n					15 + 2 = \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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan Meyer":MAILTO:jmeyer@gracehome.com
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SUMMARY:2026 BCI Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting\nNovember 6th & 7th • Grace Church\, Des Moines\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				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				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				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				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\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				Schedule\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				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 \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).
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2026-bci-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Bradley":MAILTO:bbradley@bciowa.org
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SUMMARY:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
DESCRIPTION:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training\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				REGISTER\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					Jeff Dalrymple Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches\, associations\, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention\, care\, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.  \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					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				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				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
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SUMMARY:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
DESCRIPTION:Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training\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				REGISTER\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					Jeff Dalrymple Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches\, associations\, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention\, care\, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.  \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					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				  \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				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
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