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May 2022
Lunch & Learn – Eastern Iowa
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…
Find out more »July 2022
Impact Youth Camp
Impact Youth Camp July 11th–16th Buena Vista University Storm Lake, Iowa 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…
Find out more »August 2022
Send Network Quarterly – Church Planting Event
Send Network QuarterlyJoin 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 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…
Find out more »Preaching Workshop with Andy Addis
Preaching Workshop WHEN: Friday, August 26th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25 personal invite from ANDY ADDISEVENT 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…
Find out more »September 2022
Lunch & Learn – BCI Cultivation Co-Op
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 LeadersJoin 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…
Find out more »MBTS – 2022 “For The Church” Conference
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,…
Find out more »November 2022
2022 BCI Annual Meeting
2022 BCI ANNUAL MEETING & PASTORS BANQUET FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th • Walnut Creek Downtown, DES MOINESIowa 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 RequiredEmail bbradley@bciowa.org for late registration.SCHEDULE…
Find out more »January 2023
Youth Worker Luncheon
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,…
Find out more »Four Oaks Foster Care & Churches Event
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…
Find out more »February 2023
2023 Men’s Conference – Chariton
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. Get more info and register on the Men's Conference website
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