Baptist Convention of Iowa

Iowa Men's Conference 2021
2021-01-29 08:00 - 2021-02-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IA
Unshakeable: On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
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.

Get more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website.

IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE

JANUARY 29–30 – ANKENY First Family Church

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FEBRUARY 5–6 – CHARITON Cornerstone Community Church

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CEDAR RAPIDS
Postponed Until May Immanuel Baptist Church

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Virtual 2020 BCI Annual Meeting
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19 | IA
Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering virtually on November 16th–19th for the 2020 BCI Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for Iowa church leaders to move “Forward in Faith” to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in Iowa and beyond.

2020 BCI ANNUAL MEETING is going virtual
Join us online each evening on Monday, November 16th through Thursday, November 19th.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL MEETING
We are changing the format of this year’s event. Registration will be free but you need to register in order to receive event materials. By providing your address we will be able to mail you an Annual Meeting Experience Box with printed materials and resources to help you get the most out of this event.

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So, what will the Virtual Annual Meeting be like?
We aren’t planning to simply stream a typical meeting. Instead, we aim to deliver in-depth discussions on essential topics that are impacting Iowa church leaders today.
We are scheduling interviews with our top national leaders to discuss current topics such as: increasing Cooperative Program giving and the significance of “Great Commission Baptists.”
We’ll also talk with pastors and ministry leaders around Iowa about issues that hit close to home such as new BCI affiliate churches, what’s going on with church development and church planting in Iowa, and much, much more.
You won’t want to miss these critical discussions so register now to participate.

ABOUT THE DECISION TO GO VIRTUAL
The decision to move our 2020 Annual Meeting to a virtual format was not easy and was based on a number of significant factors. Below is a short list of compelling reasons to host the event online this year. We pray that next year we will be able to resume our in-person gathering.

Our primary concern is the health and safety of our pastors and church leaders. We received feedback from multiple pastors and churches expressing concerns about a large gathering of leaders coming together from across the state as well as many guests who were invited from around the country.
Many of our SBC national entities and other ministry partners communicated they will not be able to send personnel.
There were several guests who were to be invited as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration who would not have been able to travel in for the event. NOTE: The 25th Anniversary celebration has been pushed back until 2021.
It is very expensive to host an event the size of the Annual Meeting and it did not seem like good financial stewardship considering that we were expecting many would not be willing or able to attend.
We are able to conduct all necessary convention business online via the virtual format. We will be gathering feedback from pastors regarding two key recommendations at Town Hall meetings which will be hosted in October.

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IMB: Future of Missions Online Event
2020-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | IA
IMB Event – The Future of Missions

Thursday, October 29th • 6:00pm–8:00pm CDT

On October 29, 7-9 p.m. EST, please join the IMB for a virtual event highlighting the global, cultural, and spiritual realities that are impacting and shaping the future of international missions:

Advance the Kingdom: The Revelation 7:9 Vision– Paul Chitwood, President, IMB
Urbanization and Global Trends: Why They Matter for Missions– Samual Chiang, Author and Former CEO of Seed Company
The Global Impact of 2020: Where Do We Go from Here?– Jacob Boss, Missionary Strategy Leader, European Peoples
The Global Church: Strength and Unity in Diversity– Dhati Lewis, Lead Pastor, Blueprint Church
Humanitarian Efforts + Business: Looking Ahead at the Missional Trends– David Kinnaman, President, Barna Group
The 10-Year Great Commission Vision and The Next Generation– Jennie Allen, Bible Teacher, Author, Founder and Visionary of IF: Gathering
The U.S. Church: Cultivating a Heart for the Nations– Jen Wilkin, Author and Bible Teacher
The Urgent Need for Every Church to Reach Every Nation– Rick Warren, Author and Founding Pastor of Saddleback Church

Registration is required. The event is free but gifts are appreciated. Your generosity benefits international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Learn more and register now at: imb.org/futureofmissions.

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Virtual Town Hall – October 22nd • 6:30pm
2020-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | IA
Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, October 22nd • 6:30pm Online via Zoom

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The BCI Executive Board wants YOUR feedback on some critical recommendations they will be voting on during the BCI 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Several Executive Boards will join the meeting to hear your feedback. Feedback may also be emailed to feedback@bciowa.org. The length of the meeting will depend on audience participation but we will strive to limit the meeting to 1 hour.

Virtual Town Hall – October 20th • 3:00pm
2020-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | IA
Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, October 20th • 3:00pmOnline via zoom

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The BCI Executive Board wants YOUR feedback on some critical recommendations they will be voting on during the BCI 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Several Executive Boards will join the meeting to hear your feedback. Feedback may also be emailed to feedback@bciowa.org. The length of the meeting will depend on audience participation but we will strive to limit the meeting to 1 hour.

The One Conference – Virtual Event for Women
2020-10-09 09:00 - 2020-10-10 17:00 | IA
The One Conference 2020 Virtual Event for Women

OCTOBER 9–10

The One Conference is going virtual! Although we are unable to gather with our usual crowd at a full weekend conference, we invite all women in BCI churches to attend from home or with their church or small group. Register now to join us live on October 9-10.

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“semi-live” conference info
The conference will be “semi-live” October 9-10. Join us on those dates or via on-demand streaming on a schedule you set. We’ve intentionally set up the conference to be enjoyed alone or with a small group of friends online or in home. To get that personal interaction, we encourage participants to set up times to watch with your friends and then video call, text, Zoom, Marco Polo, or your own choice of keeping in touch with each other and use our discussion questions to unpack what you’ve heard.
Visit the website for registration details and FAQs about the new conference format!

Have a BCI church story to share?
We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form.

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MBTS: "For the Church" Virtual Conference
2020-09-28 15:00 - 2020-09-29 15:00 | IA
MBTS “For the Church” Virtual Conference

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. Though we will not be meeting in Kansas City, you can help us host the virtual conference by gathering your church, friends, family, or other groups and still participate in FTC!

September 28-29

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Host a FTC20 Group
For the last five years, we’ve had the joy of hosting our For The Church National Conference here in Kansas City.
This year, we are changing things. Rather than hosting FTC in Kansas City, we are asking you to help us host FTC. We want to create a moment across the nation and the world where we consider the call to ministry as we hear from speakers and worship together. To do this, we need your help!
We’d love for you to host a group of church members, family, or friends to participate in our first-ever For the Church (Virtual) National Conference. That’s why we’re providing a 20% discount on tickets for groups of 5 or more. We’ll also send FTC notebooks and discussion questions so you can go deeper after the sessions. The more people you can gather, the more we’ll send you to help make the experience of FTC feel just like Kansas City.
Visit the website for registration and details about the new conference format!

Have a BCI church story to share?
We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form.

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NAMB: Replant Summit 2020
2020-08-24 08:00 - 2020-08-25 17:00 | IA
NAMB Replant Summit 2020 August 24th-25th Kansas City, Missouri

We believe there is power in the gospel of Christ. That same power is the very one that makes dead things come alive. That same power renews and makes room for even greater things than we could have ever imagined. We believe God can use Replants to showcase the glory of God in such a remarkable way that none would be able to ignore it. Across North America, churches are dying at an unprecedented rate. But, there is hope.

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Learn about replanting
Come join the North American Mission Board in 2020 at Replant Summit to hear how God is using Southern Baptists to replant dying churches across North America.
Replant Summit is an event in partnership with Lenexa Baptist who helped replant Fellowship Church where the event will be held. Hear firsthand accounts of the amazing work God did through this Replant. Enjoy breakout sessions for churches considering replanting, churches who would like to be involved in a replant as well as sessions for wives of replanters.
Questions? Contact replant@namb.net.

In order to help keep attendees and staff healthy, NAMB will follow CDC recommendations for gatherings and events. We ask that if you have had a fever greater than 100.4, cough, runny nose, sore throat or trouble breathing within 24 hours prior to the event, please stay home.

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why give to the cooperative program?
One distinctive of Southern Baptists is that they come together to give toward greater ministry. The Cooperative Program is the way that we partner together to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in our country and around the world.

Have a BCI church story to share?
We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form.

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Send Network Gathering Watch Party
2020-08-20 11:00 - 16:00 | IA
Send Network Gathering Watch Party

Thursday, August 20th11:00am – 4:00pm
First Family Church317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

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Join in-person with Iowa planters, pastors, and team members to watch the livestream and participate in table discussions. This event will encourage, inspire and equip you and your team to live undivided in the midst of racial division and the present global pandemic. Speakers will include Send Network planters and pastors from across North America.

If you aren’t able to attend the in-person, please click here to see other options for viewing the event or joining a virtual watch party.

Have a BCI church story to share?
We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God is doing in our convention. Submit your story using the online form.

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Livestream Event – "The Porn Epidemic" Conference – August 10th
2020-08-10 09:00 - 15:00 | IA
The Porn Epidemic Conference
Livestream Event with josh mcdowell and ben bennett
9:00AM–3:00PM – AUGUST 10TH

Livestream is now available for this conference August 10, 2020 and 60 days thereafter.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: You must register by August 1, 2020.
COST: $25.00 – Adults; Free – Students.

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ADF Webinar: Impact of New Supreme Court Rulings
2020-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
adf Webinar – How Will the New Supreme Court Rulings Impact YOUR Church?

Tuesday, August 4th • 1:00pm Central • Online via Zoom
The Alliance Defending Freedom is a BCI partner organization. For more than 25 years, ADF has been advocating for religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, freedom of speech, and marriage and family. One of the ways we have partnered together in recent years is through the BCI Iowa Ministry Fund.

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR – This summer, the Supreme Court issued multiple rulings with religious freedom implications. During this webinar, ADF attorneys will discuss the Court’s decisions related to federal employment law, COVID-19 restrictions, protections for religious ministries, and more. This webinar for church and ministry leaders will explain how Christian ministries are impacted by these rulings and will provide practical guidance for moving forward.

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SBC Annual Meeting CANCELLED
2020-06-09 19:53 - 2020-06-11 19:53 | IA
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS
WE WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULING AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

IMB Virtual Sending Celebration
2020-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | IA
IMB’s first virtual Sending Celebration scheduled for June 9

by IMB Staff
Since 1845, nearly 25,000 Southern Baptist missionaries have shared the gospel, made disciples, planted churches and settled their families in 185 countries around the world. Sending Celebrations are a time to commission new missionaries who are furthering the vision of reaching all peoples with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Considering the necessary cancellation of the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where the Sending Celebration was to take place, IMB has moved the celebration to an online event on June 9 at 7:00pm EDT / 6:00pm CDT.

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59 NEW MISSIONARIES TO BE SENT
Fifty-nine new missionaries and two who were appointed in January will serve within each of IMB’s nine global affinities: the Americas; Central Asia; Deaf; East Asia; Europe; Northern Africa and the Middle East; South Asia; Southeast Asia; and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Join the Facebook Live event on June 9 at 7 p.m. EDT on IMB’s Facebook and Vimeo pages. You and your church will have the opportunity to hear the stories of how God has called these missionaries into His service. You will also be able to join others in praying over them as they prepare to make their homes overseas for the sake of the gospel.
A downloadable and printable prayer card is provided to help you keep these missionaries in your prayers. These cards and the invitation to the virtual Sending Celebration can be shared with your church families.

learn about cooperative program

why give to the cooperative program?
One distinctive of Southern Baptists is that they come together to give toward greater ministry. The Cooperative Program is the way that we partner together to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in our country and around the world.

Virtual Send Network Gathering
2020-05-21 13:00 - 16:00 | IA
Thursday, May 21st • 1:00pm–5:00pm Central
Join us for the first-ever virtual Send Network Gathering. A lot has changed in this COVID-19 world, but the mission hasn’t. Our first-ever virtual Send Network Gathering will encourage, inspire and equip you and your team to thrive in this season and beyond as you learn alongside some of Send Network’s leading pastors and church planters. Register for the main session and breakouts at SendNetworkGathering.com.

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Online Discussion – After the Shutdown: Part 2
2020-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
After the Shutdown: Part 2 Defining the New Normal

Wednesday, April 29 • 1:00pm • Online via Zoom

If there is one universal aspect of this season we are in, it is this: no one knows what the future will look like. Still, it is better to consider the options and have a plan in place to make rapid adjustments as needed rather than wait and simply respond to events as they happen.

For some, their church will see little change from a pre-COVID-19 body to a post-COVID-19 body. For many, however, the road ahead leads to an entirely new normal. How do we plan for the new normal? What aspects do we need to consider as churches? What are the factors that will impact our new normal?

These are all questions that no one has answers to, but together we can brainstorm possible options that will allow us to be more proactive and move toward a defined outcome rather than let the winds of change blow us in any direction they so choose.

“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” — Seneca

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Webinar – Uncovering Personal Blind Spots
2020-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
Uncovering Personal Blind Spots, Discovering God’s Grace

with Pastor Tony Rose

Wednesday, April 22 • 1:00pm Online via Zoom

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A foundational piece for staying fit in ministry and fit for ministry is understanding the inseparable connection between knowing yourself and knowing Christ. It is not easy to accurately know yourself. The eyes of the soul are like the eyes in your head, they see everything but themselves. Others see things in us that we are blind to. When those blind spots are pointed out we usually get defensive. God sees all our blind spots and graciously points them out. We even get offended at God expressing his love this way because he uncovers things we do not see and do not like. But he only points them out to open greater avenues for us to receive his grace.
John Newton expressed it well when he wrote to a friend about his own walk with Jesus. “In one sense every new day is filed up with new things, new mercies on the Lord’s part, new ingratitude on mine; instances of the vileness of my nature, and new proofs of the power of sovereign pardoning grace; new hills of difficulty, new valleys of humiliation; and now and then (though alas! very short and seldom), new glimpses of what I would be, and where I would be. The everlasting love of God, the unspeakable merits of Christ’s righteousness, and the absolute freeness of the gospel promises, these form the threefold cord by which my soul maintains a hold of that which is within the veil.”

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Accurately seeing yourself is the door to actually receiving God’s grace for life and ministry. How does a pastor learn to accurately see himself?

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Who's Your One? Virtual Evangelism Workshop
2020-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | IA
Who’s your one? Virtual Evangelism Workshop

Tuesday, April 21 • 10:00am • Online via Facebook

Join the Who’s Your One movement at this workshop, a time of teaching, challenge, and prayer with Johnny Hunt and other teachers. This workshop will focus on inspiring you and your church to increase your desire to reach the lost and effectiveness in bringing the gospel to the lost, even in the midst of this disruptive time.

FACEBOOK EVENT

Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?

Johnny Hunt is Senior Vice President of Evangelism and Leadership for the NAMB. He previously served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., for more than 30 years and was a former President of the Southern Baptist Convention (2008-2010). He leads a team focused on championing the cause of evangelism and equips pastors with tools and leadership skills that will allow them to lead their churches to become more evangelistically active.
Johnny Hunt
Keynote Speaker, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership

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Online Group Discussion
2020-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | IA
Group Discussion

Wednesday, April 15 • 1:00pm • Online via Zoom
The decision to shut down everything in response to COVID-19 was sudden and immediate. We didn’t have time to plan, just react. Fortunately, we have time to consider how we will re-open as a church when the state gives us permission. What will this look like? How will you communicate your post-Coronavirus plans to your congregation and your community? What opportunities does this present to you as a church? Those are some of the questions we will discuss during this hour-long zoom call.

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Easter Sunday
2020-04-12 08:00 | IA
Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 12th, 2020. Join your local BCI church family for a time of worship and thanksgiving.

Sharing Hope in Crisis – Online Course
2020-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | IA
SHARING HOPE IN CRISIS – ONLINE COURSE
“Sharing Hope in Crisis” is an Online Course from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for Rapid Response Chaplains being offered FREE to Pastors who are responding to people in the midst of “crisis.” To gain free access to the course, attend the Informational Zoom Meeting or email Ed Gregory.
Informational Meeting via Zoom:Wednesday, April 8th | 10:00am

To discuss this topic, and for more information on how to register for the course without cost, request an invitation to the Zoom Meeting with Ed Gregory or email Ed Gregory. Ed will connect with you either at the Zoom meeting or individually to process your request to take the course free of charge.
The Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, at 10:00am.

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BCI Webinar: Planning Easter During the 2020 Shutdown
2020-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | IA
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 group sharing as we learn from one another and see how we can make the 2020 Easter Experience not only one to remember (that is certain) but how we can see real fruit from our Easter gathering.
Registration is limited.

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Who's Your One? CANCELLED
2020-03-29 18:00 - 2020-03-30 13:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS
WE WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULING AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE

Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?

“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 Who’s Your One Rally will take place on Sunday, March 29 at 6:00pm at First Family Church in Ankeny.

Johnny Hunt is Senior Vice President of Evangelism and Leadership for the North American Mission Board. He previously served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Ga., for more than 30 years and was a former President of the Southern Baptist Convention (2008-2010). In his role at the North American Mission Board, he leads a team focused on championing the cause of evangelism among Southern Baptist churches and pastors. The team also equips pastors with tools and leadership skills that will allow them to lead their churches to become more evangelistically active.
Johnny Hunt
Keynote Speaker, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership

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EVANGELISM WORKSHOP
Monday, March 30th • 7:30am-12:15pm • Ankeny, Iowa

The Who’s Your One evangelism workshop for pastors, church staff, and church members will be held on Monday morning, March 30th with breakfast starting at 7:30am. We have included a schedule for the workshop below.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – Check In
8:30 a.m. – Welcome & Introduction
8:35 a.m. – Session I
9:20 a.m. – Session II
9:50 a.m. – Break
10:10 a.m. – Session III
10:45 a.m. – Session IV
11:30 a.m. – Q&A Panel
12:15 p.m. – Dismiss

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Iowa Men's Conference 2020
2020-01-17 18:00 - 2020-02-01 16:00 | IA
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
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JANUARY 24–25 – ANKENY || First Family Church in Ankeny
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JAN 31–FEB 1 – CEDAR RAPIDS || Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids
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Get more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website.
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2019 BCI Annual Meeting
2019-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 2nd for the 2019 BCI Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for Iowa church leaders to celebrate what God is doing in Iowa and to partner TOGETHER FOR IOWA to reach even more people for Christ.

2019 BCI ANNUAL MEETING

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND • 9:00AM–3:00PM
LOCATION: ANKENY, IOWA • FIRST FAMILY CHURCH

registration for church messengers
We invite all messengers and guests from BCI churches to join the Annual Meeting. Use the button below for information on how many elected messengers your church is allowed to bring. Others are welcome to attend as guests. There is no cost for registration for the Annual Meeting.

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SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: RONNIE FLOYD
We are delighted to have Dr. Ronnie Floyd as our keynote speaker for this year’s event. Dr. Floyd is the President and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention.
RONNIE FLOYD BIO:
Dr. Ronnie Floyd was elected as president and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention on April 2, 2019.
Floyd’s proudest accomplishments stem from his personal life. He and his wife, Jeana, have been married for 42 years. They have two sons, Josh and Nick. Josh is married to Kate, and they have three sons, Peyton, Parker, and Jack. Nick is married to Meredith, and they have a son, Beckham, and three daughters, Reese, Norah and Maya Faith. Josh is the head football coach at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Nick is senior pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas.
Floyd has deep experience in Southern Baptist leadership, having served two terms as SBC president (2014–2015 and 2015–2016), on the SBC Executive Committee (1988–1998), chairman of the Great Commission Task Force of the Southern Baptist Convention (2009–2010), general editor of LifeWay Christian Resources’ Bible Studies for Life curriculum (2013–2017), chief mobilization strategist with the North American Mission Board (2012–2015), and was on the board of trustees, GuideStone Financial Resources (2001–2009).
Floyd was pastor of five churches over a span of 43 years, the last 32 of which were as Senior Pastor of Cross Church, a multi-campus church in Northwest Arkansas (1986–2019). Upon completion of his ministry as senior pastor at Cross Church, Floyd was named pastor emeritus by the church. His experience, wisdom, and passion for God make him a powerful proclaimer of God’s Word and inspiring leader and he has pledged to lead the Executive Committee “with a pastor’s heart.”
Floyd’s ministry as a local church pastor was one of commitment to evangelism, discipleship, prayer, and the advancement of the Gospel to America and around the world. He has also been a leader in advancing racial unity in America and championing spiritual awakening across the nation.

Visit Dr. Floyd's Website

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ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
8:00a Registration Opens
9:00a Annual Meeting Session 1 [Dr. Ronnie Floyd Keynote Address]
10:15a Break
10:45a Breakout Session 1
11:45a Lunch and Regional Meetings
1:00p Breakout Session 2
2:15p Annual Meeting Session 3
3:00p Conclusion

Elder Training Workshop
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 612 24th Street, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
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
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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 and protect the flock. Yet, in modern-day culture, the role of leaders within a local church can be the source of conflict as elders struggle to understand their role and responsibilities in relationship to other elders and staff members in the church.
This workshop will provide church leaders with the tools they need to navigate the natural sea of challenges that can confront them as they seek to lead their church under the authority of the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Workshop Topics:

Biblical Elders vs. Church Boards
The responsibilities of an elder
The difference between elders and deacons
Developing leaders in your church
Resolving conflict between elders, elders & staff, and congregation and elders
Leadership & Elders in a small-sized church (single staff)
Leadership & Elders in a mid-sized church (small staff: less than eight)
Leadership & Elders in a large church (large staff: greater than nine)
Managing leadership transitions

Schedule:

8:30 – Registration & Coffee
9:00 – Session 1
9:30 – Session 2
10:00 – Break
10:15 – Q & A
10:30 – Session 3
11:00 – Session 4
11:30 – Q & A
11:45 – Conclusion

Recommended Books:
Each participant will receive a copy of the following books.

Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership (Strauch)
Elders and Leaders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church – A Biblical, Historical and Cultural Perspective (Getz)
Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership and Staff on the Same Page (Osborne)
Gospel Eldership: Equipping a New Generation of Servant Leaders (Thune)

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The ONE Conference for Women
2019-09-27 18:00 - 2019-09-28 17:00 | Cornerstone Church of Ames, 56829 US Hwy 30, Ames, IA, 50010, United States
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 teaching of His Word by a trusted Bible teacher.

ONE Fall 2019
September 27-28, 2019
Cornerstone Church Ames, Iowa
Guest Speaker Colleen Searcy
Colleen was our featured guest at ONE2017 and we are simply over the moon excited to have her back. She brings the perfect mix of grace and truth in her teaching style. We think you’ll agree!
In the early years of ministry, God kindled within Colleen a deep affection for studying and teaching the scriptures. She deeply desires to see women anchor their hope in the God of the Bible as they get to know Him through the study of His Word. She serves as Minister to Women at Church at the Cross in Grapevine, Texas, and she speaks at women’s retreats and conferences throughout the year.
Colleen and her husband, Wes, have served in churches together in Florida, Colorado, and Texas for over 20 years. Wes is president of NEXT Worldwide, a mission organization that mobilizes students and adults to plant churches around the world. She loves being the mom of her two teenage boys, Sam and Tate.
You can learn more about Colleen on her website: www.colleensearcy.com
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2019 Bi-Vocational Pastors Retreat
2019-09-06 13:00 - 2019-09-07 17:00 | Hotel Renovo, 11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
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 and challenged by others who really understand your unique ministry experience.
EVENT LOCATION
Hotel Renovo
11167 Hickman Rd.
Urbandale, IA 50322
COST
$25 per couple (includes hotel room and all meals)
REGISTRATION
Bi-Vocational Pastors in BCI can email Ed Gregory (Eastern Iowa) or Chris McRae (Western Iowa) for information on registration.
GUEST SPEAKER
Our 2019 guest speaker will be Dr. Joe E. Wright, Jr. the Executive Director of the Bivocational & Small Church Leadership Network. Joe and his wife Pennie will be a great encouragement and resource for our pastors and wives as they share from their extensive experience in both ministry and non-ministry work.
GUEST SPEAKER BIO
Joe & Pennie Wright have only been married a short time due to each suffering devastating losses of their mates after long and fruitful marriages. Both come from ministerial backgrounds with Joe having served as Pastor of four churches and 18 years as a Director of Missions and Pennie serving as a Pastor’s wife for 32 years as well as being a Registered Nurse and Registered Respiratory Therapist. Joe recently became Executive Director of the Bi-Vocational & Small Church Leadership Network. They have a heart for ministers and their families; especially, for those from small churches. They have dedicated themselves to the service of helping small churches achieve greatness through healthy leadership and obedient faithfulness. They have two sons and three daughters, all of whom have presented them with 11 grandchildren, one on the way and hopefully, just a few more! They love the outdoors and to travel but even more, they love to visit in small churches and worship with God’s wonderful families of faith located all across our blessed nation.

Preaching Workshop
2019-08-23 08:30 - 16:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
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 in St. Louis, a gifted Bible teacher, and a great leader.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

Basic Exegesis and sermon formation
Improving as a Preacher
Preaching to Make and Multiply Disciples
Evaluating your worship services for gospel effectiveness

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Noah Oldham serves as the Send City Missionary in St Louis, MO. He is also the Lead Pastor of August Gate Church, a multi-gathering church with multiple locations that he planted in St Louis in 2009. Noah’s passion is to help plant and develop missional, gospel-centered churches that are passionate about living a life of worship, unashamed of Jesus, His Word and His name, empowered by the Holy Spirit, hungry to know God, and desperate to see others redeemed and born again. He has been married to his wife and partner in ministry, Heather, since 2005 and together they have 5 children.

Cost for the workshop is $26.75

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Resonate Youth Conference
2019-07-08 08:00 - 2019-07-12 17:00 | Grandview University, 1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316, United States
Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering students to live a life and faith that will RESONATE into the future and across the globe.
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What is Resonate?

Get more information on the Resonate Website.
RESONATE WEBSITE

LearnLogos Training Seminar
2019-05-03 18:30 - 2019-05-04 16:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
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 or a beginner, you will benefit from this one-day workshop.
Seminar Location:
First Family Church
317 SE Magazine Road
Ankeny, IA
Seminar Date & Time:
Friday, May 3, 2019
6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 2019
9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Seminar Cost:
Early Bird Registration is $25 until April 19. Regular Registration is $39.00.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
General Instructions:

Please plan on bringing your own laptop computer with Logos Bible Software installed. We will have power strips at the tables for you to plug into.
If you are traveling to Ankeny for the event and need to spend the night, there are several hotels located in Ankeny.
If you have any questions concerning your registration or the event, please contact First Family Church at 515-965-8300.

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