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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

12 ROUNDS: Going the Distance in the Ring of Life 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. FEBRUARY 21–23 – CHARITON  || Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton REGISTER FOR […]

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS WE WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULING AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE"WHO'S YOUR ONE?" RALLY Sunday, March 29th • 6:00pm • Ankeny, Iowa Join Johnny Hunt for an incredible time of worship, teaching, and prayer that will inspire and increase your and your church's desire to reach the lost! The […]

This Easter will be unlike any of us have experienced. Unable to gather together as a church family, how can we make Easter special and share the gospel hope of Easter found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? That is the question we will grapple with during this online discussion. This is a time for […]