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August 2024
2024 Preaching Workshop – August 23rd
Preaching Workshop DATE: Friday, August 23rd TIME: 8:00am–1:00pm (concludes with lunch) LOCATION: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $35 (includes materials & lunch) "Preaching the Parables" with Dr. Steven Smith We're thrilled to announce an upcoming workshop dedicated to the art of preaching the parables of Jesus! BCI’s Preaching Workshop is a one-day event on Friday, August 23rd. This is a state-wide event hosted by First Family Church in Ankeny and sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI). If…
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2024 “For The Church” Conference – MBTS
2024 "For The Church" Conference Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminarySeptember 23–24 • 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’s For the Church National Conference seeks to remind ministry leaders that their faithfulness today will radiate for eternity through the lives of their people. Mark…
Find out more »Table Songs Worship Events – Sept 26-28
Table Songs Worship Events September 26–28 • Clear Lake, Iowa Host: Harvest Bible Chapel North Iowa We invite you and your church family to be part of a transformative worship experience at Harvest Bible Chapel in Clear Lake. Over three days, they’ll have the opportunity to worship, create, and connect with God and fellow believers. Whether they are worshippers or songwriters, there’s something for everyone. Worship Night (Live Recording) – Thursday, September 26 • 7:00pm-8:30pm A powerful evening of worship where video…
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Des Moines Sending Lab – October 3rd
Des Moines Sending Lab When: Wednesday, February 7th • 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Cottage Grove Church 1050 24th Street • Des Moines, IA 50311 Cost: Registration is free Food: Lunch & snacks provided The Sending Lab is a one-day workshop that will help you develop a vision and plan for leading your church to send. It’s a collaborative experience that will connect you with other pastors on the same journey, while guiding you to identify your next steps for finding,…
Find out more »Youth Worker Luncheon – Thursday, October 3rd
Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering When: October 3rd • 11:30am–1:00pm Where: LifeChange Church • 4530 E 46th St • Des Moines, IA 50317 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. Date: October…
Find out more »The Healing Leader Roundtable – Oct 15 – Pleasant Hill
The Healing Leader Roundtable EventTuesday, October 15 • 9:00am-3:30pm Pleasant Hill, Iowa We are excited to invite you to a special one-day roundtable, The Healing Leader – Healthy Leaders Building Healing Communities, hosted by Reach Iowa Together (RIT) in partnership with the ministry Nothing is Wasted. RIT has been a long-time partner ministry of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, and we are grateful for Ed Gregory’s leadership in this initiative over the years. Leadership for Healing in Your Church This…
Find out more »Pastors Day at Wildwood Ranch
ADF Webinar for BCI Pastors WHEN: Wednesday, October 16th • 10:00am-8:00pm WHERE: Wildwood Hills Ranch (2552 Union Lane St. Charles, IA 50240) COST: FREE FOR BCI PASTORS Wildwood Collective invites pastors on October 16 to A Day at the Ranch, in honor of Clergy Appreciation Month They are hosting this event at Wildwood Hills Ranch, located in scenic Madison County, just 30 minutes south of West Des Moines. It’s a refreshing retreat from the busyness and demands of church ministry,…
Find out more »The Healing Leader Roundtable – Oct 17 – Coralville
The Healing Leader Roundtable EventThursday, October 17 • 9:00am-3:30pm Coralville, Iowa We are excited to invite you to a special one-day roundtable, The Healing Leader – Healthy Leaders Building Healing Communities, hosted by Reach Iowa Together (RIT) in partnership with the ministry Nothing is Wasted. RIT has been a long-time partner ministry of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, and we are grateful for Ed Gregory’s leadership in this initiative over the years. Leadership for Healing in Your Church This event…
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2024 BCI ANNUAL MEETING
2024 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd • First Family Church, AnkenyIowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 1st & 2nd for the 2024 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.Ministry Conference (For All BCI Church Leaders & Members) • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st • 9:00am-6:30pmPastors & Wives Banquet (For Pastoral Staff &…
Find out more »Iowa Disaster Relief Training – November 8-9
Iowa Disaster Relief & Chaplain Training Interested in serving through Iowa Disaster Relief? BCI church members are invited to join one of our Disaster Relief training events! – Chaplain Training: November 8th & 9th – Disaster Relief 101: November 9th – Host: Crossroads Church • GrimesWe are excited about our upcoming trainings on November 8th & 9th that will be hosted by Crossroads Community Church in Grimes. There will be two tracks. The first is chaplain training and the second…
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