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August 2021
Preaching Workshop – Narrative Exposition with Dr. Bill Curtis
Preaching Workshop WHEN: Friday, August 27th • 9:00am–4:00pm WHERE: First Family Church, Ankeny, Iowa COST: $25 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…
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Will Graham Celebration
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. A Celebration is not just an…
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2021 BCI Annual Meeting
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 •…
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Iowa Men’s Conference 2022 – Cedar Rapids
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 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…
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Iowa Men’s Conference 2022 – Ankeny
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 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…
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Iowa Men’s Conference 2022 – Chariton
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 CHURCHCHARTING 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…
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Exclusive Zoom Call – ADF Church Employment & Legal Guide
ADF Webinar for BCI Pastors WHEN: Thursday, March 31st – 2:00pm WHERE: Online via Zoom COST: FREE 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.
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Ministry Life Retreat 2022
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) 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…
Find out more »One Purpose: Women’s Equipping Conference
One Purpose: Equipping Conference for Women APRIL 29–30 Walnut Creek Church 900 64TH ST, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IAOne 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. 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…
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Lunch & Learn – Central Iowa
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 leadersJoin 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…
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