Baptist Convention of Iowa

2026 "For The Church" Conference – MBTS
2026-09-28 16:00 - 2026-09-29 16:45 (America/Chicago) | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 5001 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, 64118, United States
2025 “For The Church” Conference at MBTS

September 28th – September 29th Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City, MO Cost: $99

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Most of the time, ministry does not feel like dramatic mountaintop moments—but that does not mean it is stagnant.
At the For the Church Conference on September 28–29, we will turn our attention to what is always at work in every season: the Word of God.
Across six main sessions, we’ll consider how God’s Word is actively working in and through His church. Hear from:

Jason K. Allen – The Convicting Word
H.B. Charles, Jr. – The Compelling Word
Clint Pressley – The Triumphant Word
Afshin Ziafat – The Multiplying Word
Jared C. Wilson – The Illuminating Word
Kevin DeYoung – The Incarnate Word

We hope you will join us to marvel at how God is speaking, shaping, convicting, saving, and building His church through His Word.

2026 BCI Annual Meeting
2026-11-06 11:00 - 2026-11-07 13:30 | Grace Church Des Moines, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting
November 6th & 7th • Grace Church, Des Moines

Join us for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting. More than a business meeting, this gathering is an opportunity to worship together, hear stories of God’s work across Iowa, build relationships, and be equipped for faithful ministry in today’s changing culture.

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BCI Ministry Conference • Friday, November 7th • 11:00am-4:15pm
• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free • Registration Required

BCI Annual Banquet • Friday, November 7th • 6:00pm-7:30pm
• For All BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free • Registration Required

BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday, November 8th • 9:00am-12:30pm
• For all BCI Church Leaders & Members • Free for Messengers & Guests • Registration Required

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FEATURED SPEAKER: TREVIN WAX – VP for Resources & Marketing, NAMB

We are honored to welcome Trevin Wax as our featured speaker for the 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting.

Trevin Wax Bio

Trevin serves as Vice President of Research and Resource Development for the North American Mission Board and is a fellow with The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project, host of the Reconstructing Faith podcast, and author of numerous books including The Thrill of Orthodoxy and The Multi-Directional Leader.
Trevin is widely respected for helping Christians engage today’s culture while remaining deeply rooted in historic biblical faith. Through his writing, speaking, and leadership, he challenges believers to think clearly, live faithfully, and hold fast to Christian orthodoxy in a rapidly changing world.
Known for his thoughtful engagement with culture, discipleship, and church leadership, Trevin brings a timely perspective for pastors and church leaders seeking to lead faithfully in their local churches in the years ahead.

Schedule

BCI Ministry Conference • Friday, November 7th
10:00am – Registration 11:00am – Brunch with Trevin Wax 12:30pm – Trevin Wax Workshop 2:00pm – Breakout Session 1 3:15pm – Breakout Session 2 4:15pm – Reception & Exhibits
BCI Annual Banquet • Friday, November 7th
6:00pm – Banquet Start 7:30pm – Banquet End

BCI Annual Meeting • Saturday, November 8th
8:00am – Registration & Exhibitors Open 9:00am – Annual Meeting Session 1 10:30am – Break (Coffee, Water, Snacks) 10:45am – Annual Meeting Session 2 12:30pm – Lunch

Messenger or Guest?
There are 2 types of attendees for the Annual Meeting on Saturday: “Messengers” are approved by their home church to vote in the BCI Business Meeting. “Guests” includes any other attendees and they are not approved to vote during the Business Meeting.
Find out how many Messengers your church is allowed by referencing the giving table in the Messengers Info Sheet (PDF).

Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
2027-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | All Nations Baptist Church, 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training

Monday, February 22nd • Iowa City— 10:00am–1:00pm
Host: All Nations Baptist Church, Iowa City— 1715 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City 52246 Cost: Free (Includes Lunch & Materials)

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Churches are called to be places of safety, healing, and hope—especially for children, youth, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing.
What is Fortify?
This half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is, how it impacts individuals and church communities, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention, law, and law enforcement, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed especially for:

Senior/lead pastors and elders
Executive pastors, administrators, and office managers
Nursery, children’s, youth, and college ministry leaders
Special needs ministry leaders
Biblical counselors and care ministry team members
Any church leader involved in screening, training, or supervising volunteers and staff

Speakers

Jeff Dalrymple Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches, associations, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention, care, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.

Debbie HansenDebbie has served with ECAP’s Accreditation Program since early 2022 and is now the Accreditation Program Director. She enjoys assisting organizations with the important mission of protecting children and workers. Debbie’s background is in teaching and Christian School Administration, and has served as an Auditor on ACSI Accreditation Teams.

Steve BensemaSteve served seven years in pastoral ministry, including helping launch and lead a church plant in Iowa in 2021. Today, he serves as an agent with Lightwell Insurance, helping churches and ministries across Iowa navigate risk and protection. Prior to ministry, Steve worked as an entrepreneur in real estate, property investment, and business ownership.

Schedule
9:30am-10:00am – Registration
10:00am-10:15am – Welcome & Opening Prayer
10:15am-10:45am – Session 1
10:45am-11:15am – Session 2
11:20am-11:30am – Break
11:30am-12:00pm – Session 3
12:00pm-12:15pm – Lunch
12:15pm-12:45pm – Q&A Panel (over lunch)
1:00pm – Conclusion

Sponsored by Lightwell Insurance Advisors

Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
2027-02-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Restoration Church, 29147 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA, 50003, United States
Fortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training

Tuesday, February 23rd • Adel — 10:00am–1:00pm
Host: Restoration Church — 29147 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA 50003 Cost: Free (Includes Lunch & Materials)

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Churches are called to be places of safety, healing, and hope—especially for children, youth, and other vulnerable people in our care. Tragically, abuse can and does occur in ministry settings when safeguards are weak or missing.
What is Fortify?
This half-day training will help pastors and ministry leaders understand what abuse is, how it impacts individuals and church communities, and how your church can put wise safeguards and response plans in place. Together we’ll learn from practitioners in abuse prevention, law, and law enforcement, and we’ll highlight resources available through the SBC’s Abuse Prevention & Response work.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed especially for:

Senior/lead pastors and elders
Executive pastors, administrators, and office managers
Nursery, children’s, youth, and college ministry leaders
Special needs ministry leaders
Biblical counselors and care ministry team members
Any church leader involved in screening, training, or supervising volunteers and staff

Speakers

Jeff Dalrymple Jeff serves as Director of Abuse Prevention & Response with the SBC Executive Committee. He works with churches, associations, and state conventions to promote abuse prevention, care, and response best practices across Southern Baptist life.

Debbie HansenDebbie has served with ECAP’s Accreditation Program since early 2022 and is now the Accreditation Program Director. She enjoys assisting organizations with the important mission of protecting children and workers. Debbie’s background is in teaching and Christian School Administration, and has served as an Auditor on ACSI Accreditation Teams.

Steve BensemaSteve served seven years in pastoral ministry, including helping launch and lead a church plant in Iowa in 2021. Today, he serves as an agent with Lightwell Insurance, helping churches and ministries across Iowa navigate risk and protection. Prior to ministry, Steve worked as an entrepreneur in real estate, property investment, and business ownership.

Schedule
9:30am-10:00am – Registration 10:00am-10:15am – Welcome & Opening Prayer 10:15am-10:45am – Session 1 10:45am-11:15am – Session 2 11:20am-11:30am – Break 11:30am-12:00pm – Session 3 12:00pm-12:15pm – Lunch 12:15pm-12:45pm – Q&A Panel (over lunch) 1:00pm – Conclusion

Sponsored by Lightwell Insurance Advisors
