Impact Youth Camp
2021-07-12 13:00 - 2021-07-17 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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)

REGISTER FOR ANNUAL MEETING

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

VISIT THE IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

LOOKING FOR ONE OF THE OTHER LOCATIONS?

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

REGISTER FOR ANKENY

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

LOOKING FOR ONE OF THE OTHER LOCATIONS?

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

REGISTER FOR CHARITON

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

LOOKING FOR ONE OF THE OTHER LOCATIONS?

JANUARY 28–29 | ANKENY First Family Church

REGISTER FOR ANKENY

FEBRUARY 11–12 | CEDAR RAPIDS Community Baptist Church

REGISTER FOR CEDAR RAPIDS

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

Join Zoom Call (Pass: 261353)

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!

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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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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Impact Youth Camp
2022-07-11 13:00 - 2022-07-16 12:00 | Buena Vista University, 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA, 50588, United States
Impact Youth Camp

July 11th–16th Buena Vista University Storm 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.

Registration open now

Impact is a youth camp for students entering the 7th grade through those who have just graduated high school. We’re given the opportunity to use Buena Vista University’s beautiful campus! It’s a time of fellowship, worship, learning, laughter, and a break from the pressures of your normal life where you can think more clearly about what God has in store for you and how he is trying to speak to you.

Impact Youth Camp is July 11-16, 2022. You are welcome to register all the way up to the moment camp starts, but there are price increases.

QUESTIONS?

More information and registration details can be found on our website. Connect with Impact Youth Camp at: Facebook.com/Camp.Impact18 Follow us on Instagram: @impact_1_8

Send Network Quarterly – Church Planting Event
2022-08-05 10:00 - 13:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Send Network Quarterly

Join other Iowa church planters and sending church pastors for a time of relationship, refreshment in the gospel, and equipping for the great work to which God has called us.
When: Friday, August 5th • 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: First Family Church 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
Cost: Registration is free & Lunch is provided

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In this gathering, we’ll hear from Ryan Johnston who serves as the Church Planting Leader for Send Network in Kansas/Nebraska. We will focus on common leadership bottlenecks to multiplying disciples and churches. We’ll spend some time in collaborative activities to sharpen each other. And, of course, we will pray together!

Sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Iowa and the Send Network.
If you have any questions about the event, contact Chase Abner (cabner@namb.net).

Preaching Workshop with Andy Addis
2022-08-26 09:00 - 16:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Preaching Workshop

WHEN: Friday, August 26th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25

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personal invite from ANDY ADDIS

EVENT SPEAKER
ANDY ADDIS
Lead Pastor at CROSSPOINT CHURCH, KANSAS
Pastor Andy is the lead pastor of CrossPoint Church, a multisite congregation with multiple locations across the state of Kansas. CrossPoint Church is a multisite network of churches with numerous locations throughout Kansas and a congregation of more than 3,000.
Andy is also a motivational speaker, trainer, and author. Primarily, Andy claims his most important roles are Christian, husband and father. Andy is the author of three books: Reading It Right, Count It All Joy and BLOTCH. Reading It Right is a tool for in depth Bible study with thousands of copies in print. Count It All Joy is a 21 day devotional covering the Biblical book of James, and BLOTCH is a children’s book and parent resource produced by LifeWay and B&H Kids.
Andy has Bachelor and Masters degrees in communication from Fort Hays State University, and Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Pastor Andy's Blog

video highlights from 2021 event

Preaching Workshop

WHEN: Friday, August 26th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25

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Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op
2022-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Machine Shed (Urbandale), 11151 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op
When: Tuesday, September 20 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church Leaders

Join with your BCI colleagues as we break bread together and hear from Eric Trout, Lead Pastor at Restoration Church in Adel.

Who should come to the BCI Lunch & Learn?
The Lunch & Learn is intended for Cultivation Co-Op members and 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?
Register Now!

Not a part of the Cultivation Co-Op?
No problem! This Lunch & Learn is a great opportunity to see what it’s all about and learn how to join. You can also find out more about the Cultivation Co-Op on the webpage and BCI pastors & church leaders can register to join.

Learn More about the Cultivation Co-Op

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 - 2022 "For The Church" Conference
2022-09-26 16:00 - 2022-09-27 17:00 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 5001 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, 64118, United States
2022 “For The Church” ConferenceMidwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

September 26-27
MBTS • Kansas City, MO

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.
This year, the theme of the conference is For The Nations. Speakers include Jason K. Allen, H.B. Charles, Jr., Matt Carter, J.D. Greear, Tony Merida, and Jared C. Wilson.

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2022 BCI Annual Meeting
2022-11-04 12:00 - 2022-11-05 12:00 | Walnut Creek Church, Downtown, 323 E Locust St., Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
2022 BCI ANNUAL MEETING & PASTORS BANQUET
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th • Walnut Creek Downtown, DES MOINES

Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 4th & 5th for the 2022 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.

Pastors & Wives Banquet
• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th • 4:30pm-8:00pm • Free for BCI Pastors • Registration Required

(REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Email bbradley@bciowa.org for late registration.

SCHEDULE
4:30 pm – Reception & Exhibitors Open 6:00 pm – Banquet Start 8:00pm – Banquet End

BCI ANNUAL MEETING
• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th • 9:00am-12:00pm • Free for messengers & guests • registration is required

REGISTER FOR ANNUAL MEETING

SCHEDULE
8:00 am – Registration & Exhibitors Open 9:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 1 10:30 am – Break (Coffee, water, snacks) 11:00 am – Annual Meeting Session 2 12:00 pm – Lunch (Take and go lunch boxes)

Messenger or Guest?
There 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. Find out how many Messengers your church is allowed by referencing the giving table in the Messengers Info Sheet (PDF).

Registration & Food Information
• There is no cost for registration for either event. • Dinner will be provided on Friday evening for no cost for BCI pastors and their wives. • Lunch will be provided on Saturday morning for no cost for all attendees, both Messengers and Guests.

Lodging Information
• Lodging will be on your own this year. • For hotel accommodations, we recommend Staybridge Suites, located 1 block west of Walnut Creek Church. Use the button below to reserve a room on the hotel website. • If your church does not have funds set aside for hotel expenses, financial scholarships are available. Email annualmeeting@bciowa.org for information.

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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Kevin Ezell– NAMB President

Kevin Ezell has served as the President of the North American Mission Board since September, 2010. He provides strategic vision, direction, and leadership as NAMB works to help Southern Baptist churches send the hope of the gospel to North America. Prior to NAMB, Kevin was senior pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, for 14 years.

Kevin Ezell on NAMB Website

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Jonathan Howe – SBC VP of Communication

Jonathan Howe currently serves as vice president for communications at the SBC Executive Committee and is also co-host of “SBC This Week,” a weekly podcast he and Amy Whitfield have produced since 2015. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a master’s degree from Criswell College. For more than a decade and half, he has served Southern Baptists in various roles at the Executive Committee, Lifeway Christian Resources and the Woman’s Missionary Union. He and his wife, Beth, have four kids and live in the Nashville area.

About Jonathan Howe (Podcast Episode)

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dan Rude– Pastor at Walnut Creek Church

Pastor Dan Rude is Lead Pastor at Walnut Creek Church in Downtown Des Moines. Dan teaches at weekend services, serves on the Managing Elder team, and oversees the Campus Fellowship College Ministry. He and his wife, Meg, have five kids and are members of Walnut Creek Downtown, where Dan has served as a pastor since 2008.

Walnut Creek Church Staff Webpage

Youth Worker Luncheon
2023-01-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Grace Church Des Moines, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering

January 12th • 11:30am–1:00pm • Grace Church • Des Moines, Iowa

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. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To sign up, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer, Grace Church Youth Pastor, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com.

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Four Oaks Foster Care & Churches Event
2023-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
Four Oaks Foster Care & Churches Event

Monday, January 23 • 12:00pm-1:00pm
Four Oaks Family Connections would like to invite all churches to a virtual event to discuss how churches can get involved in foster care, both in recruitment and ongoing support of foster families in the church. Iowa has seen a significant decline in foster families since 2020 and finding a sufficient number of homes to care for vulnerable youth is more difficult than ever. Four Oaks believes churches are a great place to find stable families to care for children. Church staff and church attenders are invited to join virtually on January 23 at 12:00pm.

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2023 Men's Conference – Chariton
2023-02-24 17:30 - 2023-02-25 15:30 | Cornerstone Community Church, 120 Northwestern AVE, Chariton, IA, 50049, United States
2023 Men’s Conference
February 24–25 | Chariton, Iowa Cornerstone Community Church

Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton invites men from all BCI churches to the 9th annual Men’s Conference in Chariton on February 24-25th.

The 2023 Men’s Conference in Chariton is an opportunity for men to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. Find ticket information on the website.

CHARITON MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

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

2023 Ignite Youth Leadership Conference
2023-03-10 17:30 - 2023-03-11 17:30 | Grace Church Des Moines, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
2023 Ignite Youth Leadership conference

March 10th–11th • Grace Church • Des Moines, Iowa

The Ignite Youth Leadership Conference in Des Moines has been equipping students, leaders & full-time youth workers for 19 years. Ignite is for student leaders, volunteers, and youth workers. Yes, Ignite was designed with the whole youth ministry in mind, tailored by you to fit your ministry needs. Bring your students, your team, or just a couple volunteers.

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Women's Conference at FFC – Consumed
2023-03-24 18:00 - 2023-03-25 15:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Consumed – Women’s Conference
FRIDAY, MARCH 24–25, 2023 FIRST FAMILY CHURCH, ANKENY

All BCI women are invited to join with other women at Consumed Women’s Conference at First Family Church.

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What to expect at “Consumed”
Enjoy time with other women as we open up God’s Word together. Our speaker, Kelli Penn, will be sharing how to cultivate a deep love for Jesus and how this revolutionizes our walk with the Lord. We pray this weekend helps you to be consumed with love for and commitment to God. Invite a friend and join us!
Visit the website for registration details and FAQs about the Consumed conference!

6:4 Fellowship – Reclaim Pastors Gathering
2023-03-27 10:00 - 13:30 | IA
Reclaim – Regional gathering for pastors

Monday, March 27th 10:00am-1:30pm Fellowship Community Church Norwalk, Iowa

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6:4 Fellowship Website

Join with regional pastors at RECLAIM, a 6:4 Fellowship regional gathering.

This prayer gathering is designed for Iowa pastors to reconnect (or connect for the first time). The RECLAIM gathering will be a time of equipping, edifying, and prayer. We hope this will be a strategic time to be united in purpose. It will be a time to grow in your commitment to prayer and the ministry of the Word. This is a great opportunity for you to refuel and invigorate your passion for your ministry.

About the 6:4 Fellowship

PRAYER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERY HEALTHY CHURCH. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 6:4 FELLOWSHIP, bci is PLEASED TO OFFER MANY FREE RESOURCES ON PRAYER TO BCI PASTORS & CHURCH LEADERS.

Through The 6:4 Fellowship, BCI pastors & church leaders can take advantage of many resources on prayer including an Online Resource Library, Regional Zoom Calls, a Regional Prayer Summit, and Prayer Coaching. Use the links and email form below to get more information about each of these resources.

Replant Rural Summit – NAMB
2023-03-30 17:30 - 2023-03-31 21:00 | IA
Replant Rural Summit – NAMB
MARCH 30–31, 2023 • SALINA, KSCost: $35

Rural ministry can often be isolating and lonely. We get it. The NAMB Replant Team wants you to know they love rural pastors! Join Andy Addis, Mark Clifton and Kyle Bueermann for a time of encouragement and equipping at the first ever NAMB Rural Summit!

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Women's Conference – ONE Day with Jackie Hill Perry
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | IA
ONE Day – Women’s Conference

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 CORNERSTONE CHURCH, AMES

The ONE Conference is excited to welcome author, writer, poet, and speaker Jackie Hill Perry back to Iowa for ONE Day.

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What is One?
THE ONE CONFERENCE WAS BORN OUT OF A DESIRE TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR WOMEN TO FIND CHANGE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND HOPE IN THE ONE TRUE GOD. We want to give women a chance to connect with Jesus and each other. 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 FAQs about the ONE Day conference!

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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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2023 WMU Ladies Retreat
2023-04-21 19:00 - 2023-04-22 19:00 | Community Baptist Marion, 3290 9th St., Marion, IA, 52302, United States
2023 WMU Ladies Retreat

Friday, April 21st – Saturday, April 22nd Community Baptist Church • Marion, Iowa

Women of BCI, are you looking for a way to give back to the community while also enjoying a fun and creative weekend retreat? Look no further than the 2023 WMU Ladies Retreat! Taking place on Friday, April 21st from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm, this retreat is a perfect opportunity to connect with other women in BCI while also making a difference in the lives of young people in our state.
Friday evening will kick off with “Paint and Pie,” led by Libby Morecraft, a fun and relaxing activity that is sure to get your creative juices flowing. On Saturday, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a card making mission project led by Sarah Mott, as well as learn about compassion ministries from Deb Speas and hear from Selah Ulmer about Heartland Youth For Christ. Those who are interested can even visit and pray at the ministry center later in the day.
Lunch will be provided on Saturday, and there is no registration fee for the retreat. Instead, participants are encouraged to bring items for Heartland Youth For Christ, including easy-to-make food items like peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, and instant rice, hygiene items like body wash, soap, and feminine hygiene products, and gift cards to use as prizes for the kids. It’s a great way to give back to the community while also enjoying a weekend of fellowship and fun.

To register for the 2023 WMU Ladies Retreat or to get more information, email iowawmu@gmail.com or call 515-979-5414 or 515-210-0348. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to put compassion into action!

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Youth Worker Luncheon – April 27th
2023-04-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Soteria Church, 3250 SE Soteria Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering

April 27th • 11:30am–1:00pm • Soteria Church • West Des Moines, Iowa

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. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To sign up, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer, Grace Church Youth Pastor, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com.

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LUNCH & LEARN – BCI CULTIVATION CO-OP
2023-05-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Machine Shed (Urbandale), 11151 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
Mark Your Calendar & Save-the-Date!
Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op
When: Tuesday, May 23 • 11:30am–1:30pm Where: Machine Shed • 11151 Hickman Rd • Urbandale, IA Cost: Free for BCI Pastors & Church Leaders

Are you looking to grow and improve your church ministry team? Look no further than the BCI Cultivation Co-Op Lunch & Learn event on May 23rd!

Who is this event for?
This event is for anyone involved in church ministry, whether you are a staff member or volunteer. We encourage you to bring at least one other team member to make the most of this learning opportunity.
Guest Speaker: Pastor Matt Heerema
At the event, you will have the chance to hear from Matt Heerema, Lead Pastor of Stonebrook Church in Ames. He will encourage us on the idea that doing gospel ministry as a team is better than doing it alone. No matter where you are at in leadership and how well (or not well) it’s going, we all need to sharpen our thoughts and ideas to steward the leadership responsibility God has given us.
But that’s not all! This event is also an excellent opportunity to add to your skill set and gain motivation to do the hard work of building the leadership team in your church. The Lunch & Learn format allows for a relaxed and informal setting where you can network with other church leaders and learn from their experiences.
This event is not one to miss! It will be a great chance to learn and grow, and you’ll leave feeling more equipped to lead your church ministry team.
So, mark your calendars for May 23rd and plan to attend with your team. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Not a part of the Cultivation Co-Op?
No problem! This Lunch & Learn is a great opportunity to see what it’s all about and learn how to join. You can also find out more about the Cultivation Co-Op on the webpage and BCI pastors & church leaders can register to join.

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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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Send Network Espanol – Evangelism & Discipleship
2023-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | IA
Iowa Send Network Espanol

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 • 11:00am–2:00pm
Living Waters Fellowship • Des Moines

Join us for an Evangelism and Discipleship workshop in Spanish with speaker Jorge Rodriguez from SEND Network Espanol. It will be held at Living Waters Fellowship Church in Des Moines, IA on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, from 11am-2pm. Open to all Spanish speakers and lunch will be provided. Sign up on the event webpage or by calling Israel Becerra at (641) 691-9211.

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