THRIVE • Abundant Life in 3D The 22Long Men’s Conference is a gathering of men in Chariton, Iowa that provides men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. All BCI churches are invited to bring their men to participate in this encouraging and challenging event!FEBRUARY 7–8 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY […]

Small Church USA – Zoom for BCI Pastors Thursday, February 13th • 2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for an informational Zoom call with Terry Thompson, founder of Small Church USA, on Thursday, February 13, at 2:00 PM. Terry will share details about Small Church USA's Healthy Church Revitalization Cohorts, a 12-month program designed to help pastors and […]

Illinois Disaster Relief Training – March 22nd Interested in serving through Iowa Disaster Relief? Get trained! Iowa DR Badge holders are invited to join an upcoming training event through Illinois DR! (NOTE: This training will not offer DR101 which is required for these additional trainings. This training is for anyone who needs to “recertify” their […]

NAMB Evangelism Training April 1st • 10:30am-1:00pmFirst Family Church, AnkenyDate: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm Location: First Family Church 317 Southeast Magazine Road • Ankeny, IA 50021 Includes a catered hot mealBuild a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church Join the North American Mission Board for a free Evangelism Training designed to help you and […]

Join Us for the Love INC Des Moines Community Vision Gathering!Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Park Church 1701 E 33rd St • Des Moines, IA 50317 (Grandview Christian School) For decades, many of our BCI churches have been deeply involved with the Friendship Center, a ministry started by the Baptist Convention of Iowa […]

Iowa Women’s RefresHER Retreat – April 11th-12th DATE: Friday, April 11th – Saturday, April 12th WHERE: Wildwood Hills Ranch (2552 Union Lane, St. Charles, IA 50240) WHO: For Women & Teenage Girls COST: $70 includes meals & lodging ($50 for Teens) Schedule Friday, April 11, 2025      – Come as early as 2:00pm to explore the camp […]

BCI Webinar: How to Start a Christian School in Iowa WHEN: Tuesday, May 20th, 12:00pm-12:45pm WHERE: Online Webinar COST: FREE Considering Starting a Christian School? Have you ever thought about what it would take to start a Christian school? What kind of ministry impact could your church have by partnering with families in Christian education? Join […]

2025 Pastor Fellowship Dinners Join the BCI Pastoral Ministry Team for a complimentary dinner with other pastors and their wives from around your region.Join us for an encouraging evening of gratitude and connection as we celebrate and honor BCI pastors and their wives, fostering stronger ministry partnerships, and explore potential collaborations between pastors in our […]

Iowa Disaster Relief Training Interested in serving with Iowa Disaster Relief? BCI church members are invited to join our Disaster Relief training event in Chariton. – Date: Saturday, May 31st – Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm – Host: Cornerstone Community Church • Chariton We are excited about our upcoming trainings on Saturday, May 31st that will […]

Kids & Youth Volunteer Training – Sexual Abuse Prevention • Saturday, August 2nd • 8:00am-11:00am • First Family Church, Ankeny First Family Church in Ankeny is inviting BCI church leaders to participate in a Sexual Abuse Prevention training for volunteers. The event is free, but registration is required.The main session will feature a large-group presentation […]