2019 BCI Ministry Life Retreat April 25-27, 2019 – Hotel Renovo, Des Moines, Iowa REGISTRATION CLOSED (EMAIL MANDY STENBERG FOR LATE REGISTRATION) The BCI Ministry Life Retreat, at Hotel Renovo in Des Moines, is an opportunity to get away for a few days, fellowship with other pastoral staff from around the state, and hear excellent teaching. This year's theme is "Mere Hope: Ministry in an Age of Cynicism." The retreat will include encouraging talks, fellowship and discussion, good food, and free time to…

First Family Church and the Baptist Convention of Iowa are bringing master teacher and Logos Bible Software trainer John Fallahee for a deep dive into Logos Bible Software. John will focus his instruction during this seminar on using Logos Bible Software to prepare sermons and Bible studies. Whether you are a seasoned pro with Logos Bible Software or a beginner, you will benefit from this one-day workshop. Seminar Location: First Family Church 317 SE Magazine Road Ankeny, IA Seminar Date & Time:…

Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering students to live a life and faith that will RESONATE into the future and across the globe. REGISTER What is Resonate? Get more information on the Resonate Website. RESONATE WEBSITE

We are we pleased to announce our 2019 Preaching Workshop on Friday, August 23rd at First Family Church in Ankeny.   Preparing Proclaimers: Sharpening the Skills of those called to handle the Scriptures   The special guest speaker for this year's Preaching Workshop will be Noah Oldham. Noah is the lead pastor at August Gate Church in St. Louis, a gifted Bible teacher, and a great leader.     WORKSHOP TOPICS   Basic Exegesis and sermon formation Improving as a Preacher…

BALANCING FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY IN A BI-VOCATIONAL WORLD Friday & Saturday, September 6th-7th | Hotel Renovo BCI's first Bi-Vocational Pastors Retreat was held last September and was a great success. Being a bi-vocational pastor presents many joys as well as many challenges. It is important to have time set aside to be encouraged, strengthened and challenged by others who really understand your unique ministry experience. EVENT LOCATION Hotel Renovo 11167 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, IA 50322 COST $25 per couple…

The ONE Conference was born out of a desire to provide a place for women to gather from all over the Midwest. We wanted a place for women from every age group, from all walks of life, from different churches to find hope, encouragement, challenge and change in the ONE true God and from the teaching of His Word by a trusted Bible teacher. ONE Fall 2019 September 27-28, 2019 Cornerstone Church Ames, Iowa Guest Speaker Colleen Searcy Colleen was…

Biblical Leadership in the Local Church Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: FREE Location:  Grand Avenue Baptist Church, Ames REGISTER In the New Testament we see the local church appoint elders to give themselves to the ministries of prayer and the study of the word. They are to preach the word and protect the flock. Yet, in modern-day culture, the role of leaders within a local church can be the source of conflict as elders struggle…