BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baptist Convention of Iowa - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Baptist Convention of Iowa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bciowa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baptist Convention of Iowa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210405 DTSTAMP:20260503T025347 CREATED:20210120T211022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T201702Z UID:16390-1617494400-1617580799@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Easter Sunday 2021 DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday\n\nSunday\, April 4th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMark your calendars and plan to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday\, April 4th\, 2021. Join your local BCI church family for a time of worship and thanksgiving. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/easter-sunday-2021/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Easter-Sunday-No-Date2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025347 CREATED:20210119T173209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T174935Z UID:16353-1616400000-1616414400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Who's Your One? Evangelism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Who’s Your One? Evangelism Workshop\n\nMonday\, March 22\, 8:00am–12:00pmFirst Family Church\, Ankeny\, Iowa\n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin 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.\n\n \n \n \n Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n Johnny Hunt\n Keynote Speaker\, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n Who’s Your One? Rally\nSunday\, March 21 • 6:00pm • Ankeny\, Iowa\n\nJoin 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.\n \n LEARN MORE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/whos-your-one-evangelism-workshop-2021/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WY1-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025347 CREATED:20210119T174835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183549Z UID:16357-1616349600-1616356800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Who's Your One? Rally DESCRIPTION:Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?\n \n \n \n “WHO’S YOUR ONE?” RALLY\nSunday\, March 21 • 6:00pm • Ankeny\, Iowa\nJoin 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 21st at 6:00pm at First Family Church in Ankeny. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n Johnny Hunt\n Keynote Speaker\, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership \n \n \n LEARN MORE\n \n \n \n EVANGELISM WORKSHOP Monday\, March 22 • 8:00am-12:00pm • Ankeny\, Iowa \nThe Who’s Your One evangelism workshop for pastors\, church staff\, and church members will be held on Monday morning\, March 22nd with breakfast starting at 7:30am.  \n \n REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP URL:https://bciowa.org/event/whos-your-one-rally/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WY1-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20210120T204519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T204519Z UID:16383-1615971600-1616000400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Send Network Gathering DESCRIPTION:Send Network Gathering\n\nWednesday\, March 17\, 9:00am–5:00pm Location TBD\n\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is for planting couples\, church planting team members\, sending and supporting pastors and potential church planters. If you are interested in being invited to this event\, email the BCI office for information.\n \n \n \n Jesus’ plan and mission are the same — to seek and save the lost. And He commissioned us — His Church — to go into the plentiful harvest and develop workers.\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-gathering/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Send-Network-Gathering.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20201106T204434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T225834Z UID:16019-1611907200-1613235600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Iowa Men's Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:Unshakeable: On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand\nThe 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. \n\nGet more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website. \n \n IOWA MEN'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JANUARY 29–30 – ANKENY First Family Church\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR ANKENY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FEBRUARY 5–6 – CHARITON Cornerstone Community Church\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR CHARITON\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CEDAR RAPIDS\nPostponed Until May Immanuel Baptist Church\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR CEDAR RAPIDS URL:https://bciowa.org/event/iowa-mens-conference-2021/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2021-Mens-Conf-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20200630T025013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T220138Z UID:15166-1605484800-1605830399@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Virtual 2020 BCI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2020 BCI ANNUAL MEETING is going virtual\nJoin us online each evening on Monday\, November 16th through Thursday\, November 19th.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL MEETING\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n So\, what will the Virtual Annual Meeting be like? \nWe 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.  \nWe 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.”  \nWe’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. \nYou won’t want to miss these critical discussions so register now to participate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE DECISION TO GO VIRTUAL\nThe 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. \n\nOur 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.\nMany of our SBC national entities and other ministry partners communicated they will not be able to send personnel. \nThere 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.\nIt 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. \nWe 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2020-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020AM-Virtual.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20201006T174934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T195416Z UID:15893-1603994400-1604001600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:IMB: Future of Missions Online Event DESCRIPTION:IMB Event – The Future of Missions\n\nThursday\, October 29th • 6:00pm–8:00pm CDT\n\nOn 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: \n\nAdvance the Kingdom: The Revelation 7:9 Vision– Paul Chitwood\, President\, IMB \nUrbanization and Global Trends: Why They Matter for Missions– Samual Chiang\, Author and Former CEO of Seed Company \nThe Global Impact of 2020: Where Do We Go from Here?– Jacob Boss\, Missionary Strategy Leader\, European Peoples \nThe Global Church: Strength and Unity in Diversity– Dhati Lewis\, Lead Pastor\, Blueprint Church \nHumanitarian Efforts + Business: Looking Ahead at the Missional Trends– David Kinnaman\, President\, Barna Group \nThe 10-Year Great Commission Vision and The Next Generation– Jennie Allen\, Bible Teacher\, Author\, Founder and Visionary of IF: Gathering \nThe U.S. Church: Cultivating a Heart for the Nations– Jen Wilkin\, Author and Bible Teacher \nThe Urgent Need for Every Church to Reach Every Nation– Rick Warren\, Author and Founding Pastor of Saddleback Church \n\nRegistration is required. The event is free but gifts are appreciated. Your generosity benefits international missions through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. \nLearn more and register now at: imb.org/futureofmissions. \n\n\n \n LEARN MORE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/imb-future-of-missions-online-event/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMB-Future-of-Missions.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20201012T214113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T214113Z UID:15927-1603391400-1603395000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall – October 22nd • 6:30pm DESCRIPTION:Virtual Town Hall Meeting\n\nTuesday\, October 22nd • 6:30pm Online via Zoom\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/virtual-town-hall-october-22nd-%e2%80%a2-630pm/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020AM-Town-Hall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20201012T204902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T214134Z UID:15907-1603206000-1603209600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall – October 20th • 3:00pm DESCRIPTION:Virtual Town Hall Meeting\n\nTuesday\, October 20th • 3:00pmOnline via zoom\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE\n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/virtual-town-hall-october-20th-%e2%80%a2-300pm/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020AM-Town-Hall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20200804T194255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T194306Z UID:15427-1602234000-1602349200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:The One Conference – Virtual Event for Women DESCRIPTION:The One Conference 2020 Virtual Event for Women\n \n \n \n OCTOBER 9–10\n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “semi-live” conference info\nThe 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. \nVisit the website for registration details and FAQs about the new conference format!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/the-one-conference-virtual-event-for-women/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-One-Conference-2020b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200928T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20200901T203917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T204016Z UID:15608-1601305200-1601391600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:MBTS: "For the Church" Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:MBTS “For the Church” Virtual Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFor 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! \n\n \n \n \n September 28-29\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Host a FTC20 Group\nFor the last five years\, we’ve had the joy of hosting our For The Church National Conference here in Kansas City. \nThis 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! \nWe’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. \nVisit the website for registration and details about the new conference format!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/mbts-for-the-church-virtual-conference/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MBTS-FTC-Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025348 CREATED:20200604T192210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T192215Z UID:14989-1598256000-1598374800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:NAMB: Replant Summit 2020 DESCRIPTION:NAMB Replant Summit 2020 August 24th-25th Kansas City\, Missouri\n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn about replanting\nCome 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. \nReplant 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. \nQuestions? Contact replant@namb.net. \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n learn about cooperative program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n why give to the cooperative program?\nOne 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.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/namb-replant-summit-2020/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Replant-Summit-2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025349 CREATED:20200804T152248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T154734Z UID:15418-1597921200-1597939200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Send Network Gathering Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Send Network Gathering Watch Party\n \n \n \n Thursday\, August 20th11:00am – 4:00pm\nFirst Family Church317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA 50021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have a BCI church story to share?\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n SUBMIT A STORY URL:https://bciowa.org/event/send-network-gathering-watch-party/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Send-Network-Watch-Party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025349 CREATED:20200706T204107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T204107Z UID:15205-1597050000-1597071600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Livestream Event – "The Porn Epidemic" Conference – August 10th DESCRIPTION:The Porn Epidemic Conference\nLivestream Event with josh mcdowell and ben bennett\n9:00AM–3:00PM – AUGUST 10TH\n \n \n \n Livestream is now available for this conference August 10\, 2020 and 60 days thereafter. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: You must register by August 1\, 2020. \nCOST: $25.00 – Adults; Free – Students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/livestream-event-the-porn-epidemic-conference-august-10th/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Porn-Epidemic-Conference.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025349 CREATED:20200730T154826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T154835Z UID:15385-1596546000-1596549600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:ADF Webinar: Impact of New Supreme Court Rulings DESCRIPTION:adf Webinar – How Will the New Supreme Court Rulings Impact YOUR Church? \n\nTuesday\, August 4th • 1:00pm Central • Online via Zoom\nThe 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.\n\nABOUT 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.\n\n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/adf-webinar-impact-of-new-supreme-court-rulings/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ADF-Webcast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T195300 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200611T195300 DTSTAMP:20260503T025349 CREATED:20200219T221627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200328T204148Z UID:14102-1591732380-1591905180@bciowa.org SUMMARY:SBC Annual Meeting CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS\nWE WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULING AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/sbc-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SBCAM-2020-Cancelled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025349 CREATED:20200525T170858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T171326Z UID:14906-1591725600-1591729200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:IMB Virtual Sending Celebration DESCRIPTION:IMB’s first virtual Sending Celebration scheduled for June 9\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n by IMB Staff \nSince 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. \nConsidering 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DOWNLOAD IMB PRAYER CARD\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 59 NEW MISSIONARIES TO BE SENT\nFifty-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. \nJoin 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. \nA 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n learn about cooperative program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n why give to the cooperative program?\nOne 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.  URL:https://bciowa.org/event/imb-virtual-sending-celebration/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMB-Sending-Celebration-2020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200518T180508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T180537Z UID:14833-1590066000-1590076800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Virtual Send Network Gathering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21st • 1:00pm–5:00pm Central\nJoin 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. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/virtual-send-network-gathering/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Send-Gathering-May21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200423T154057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T154248Z UID:14627-1588165200-1588168800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion – After the Shutdown: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:After the Shutdown: Part 2 Defining the New Normal\n\nWednesday\, April 29 • 1:00pm • Online via Zoom\n\nIf 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. \n\n\nFor 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?\n\nThese 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.\n\n“If one does not know to which port one is sailing\, no wind is favorable.” — Seneca\n\n\n\n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/online-discussion-after-the-shutdown-part-2/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BCI-Group-Discussion-1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200416T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T202707Z UID:14557-1587560400-1587564000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Webinar – Uncovering Personal Blind Spots DESCRIPTION:Uncovering Personal Blind Spots\, Discovering God’s Grace\n\nwith Pastor Tony Rose\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWednesday\, April 22 • 1:00pm Online via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nA 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.\nJohn 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.”\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE ABOUT PASTOR TONY ROSE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAccurately seeing yourself is the door to actually receiving God’s grace for life and ministry. How does a pastor learn to accurately see himself? \n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/webinar-uncovering-personal-blind-spots/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BCI-Webinar-Generic-1080p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200416T202409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T202409Z UID:14569-1587463200-1587470400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Who's Your One? Virtual Evangelism Workshop DESCRIPTION:Who’s your one? Virtual Evangelism Workshop\n\nTuesday\, April 21 • 10:00am • Online via Facebook\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n FACEBOOK EVENT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n Johnny Hunt\n Keynote Speaker\, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership \n \n \n FACEBOOK EVENT URL:https://bciowa.org/event/whos-your-one-virtual-evangelism-workshop/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WY1-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200414T160344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T144419Z UID:14512-1586955600-1586959200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Online Group Discussion DESCRIPTION:Group Discussion\n\nWednesday\, April 15 • 1:00pm • Online via Zoom\nThe 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.\n\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/online-group-discussion/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BCI-Group-Discussion-1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200412T080000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20181127T221823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T213314Z UID:12899-1586678400-1586678400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Easter Sunday DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/easter-sunday/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Easter-Sunday-2020-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200404T160846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T161337Z UID:14473-1586340000-1586343600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Sharing Hope in Crisis – Online Course DESCRIPTION:SHARING HOPE IN CRISIS – ONLINE COURSE\n“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. \nInformational Meeting via Zoom:Wednesday\, April 8th | 10:00am\n  \nTo 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. \nThe Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, April 8\, at 10:00am. \n \n EMAIL TO SIGN UP URL:https://bciowa.org/event/sharing-hope-in-crisis-online-course/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BCI-Online-Course-1080p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200403T110000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200401T191017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T191020Z UID:14461-1585908000-1585911600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:BCI Webinar: Planning Easter During the 2020 Shutdown DESCRIPTION: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? \nThat 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. \nRegistration is limited.\n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/bci-webinar-planning-easter-during-the-2020-shutdown/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BCI-Webinar-Easter-Planning-1080p.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200330T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20200107T175705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T171703Z UID:14025-1585504800-1585573200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Who's Your One? CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS\nWE WILL RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT POSSIBLE RESCHEDULING AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?\n \n \n \n “WHO’S YOUR ONE?” RALLY\nSunday\, March 29th • 6:00pm • Ankeny\, Iowa\n\nJoin 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n Johnny Hunt\n Keynote Speaker\, NAMB Senior VP of Evangelism and Leadership \n \n \n LEARN MORE\n \n \n \n EVANGELISM WORKSHOP\nMonday\, March 30th • 7:30am-12:15pm • Ankeny\, Iowa\n\nThe 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. \nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE \n7:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n8:00 a.m. – Check In\n8:30 a.m. – Welcome & Introduction\n8:35 a.m. – Session I\n9:20 a.m. – Session II\n9:50 a.m. – Break\n10:10 a.m. – Session III\n10:45 a.m. – Session IV\n11:30 a.m. – Q&A Panel\n12:15 p.m. – Dismiss\n \n REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP URL:https://bciowa.org/event/whos-your-one/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/WY1-Cancelled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20190922T191843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T193423Z UID:13702-1579284000-1580572800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Iowa Men's Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:12 ROUNDS: Going the Distance in the Ring of Life\nThe 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. \nFEBRUARY 21–23 – CHARITON  || Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton\nREGISTER FOR CHARITON\nJANUARY 24–25 – ANKENY ||  First Family Church in Ankeny\nREGISTER FOR ANKENY\nJAN 31–FEB 1 – CEDAR RAPIDS ||  Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids\nREGISTER FOR CEDAR RAPIDS\n\nGet more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website.\nVISIT THE WEBSITE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/iowa-mens-conference-2020/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2020-Mens-Conf-1080p.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris McRae":MAILTO:cmcrae@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20181127T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161910Z UID:12906-1572685200-1572706800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2019 BCI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2019 BCI ANNUAL MEETING\n \nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 2ND • 9:00AM–3:00PM\nLOCATION: ANKENY\, IOWA • FIRST FAMILY CHURCH\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n registration for church messengers\nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n View Allowed Messengers List\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: RONNIE FLOYD\nWe 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. \nRONNIE FLOYD BIO: \nDr. Ronnie Floyd was elected as president and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention on April 2\, 2019. \nFloyd’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. \nFloyd 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). \nFloyd 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.” \nFloyd’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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit Dr. Floyd's Website\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n View Allowed Messengers List\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE\nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 2ND\n8:00a   Registration Opens \n9:00a   Annual Meeting Session 1 [Dr. Ronnie Floyd Keynote Address] \n10:15a Break \n10:45a Breakout Session 1 \n11:45a Lunch and Regional Meetings \n1:00p   Breakout Session 2 \n2:15p   Annual Meeting Session 3 \n3:00p   Conclusion URL:https://bciowa.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019AM-Title.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20190918T154658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T185355Z UID:13671-1571475600-1571486400@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Elder Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Biblical Leadership in the Local Church\nDate: Saturday\, October 19\, 2019\nTime: 9:00am to 12:00pm\nCost: FREE\nLocation:  Grand Avenue Baptist Church\, Ames\nREGISTER\nIn 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.  \nThis 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.  \nWorkshop Topics: \n\nBiblical Elders vs. Church Boards \nThe responsibilities of an elder \nThe difference between elders and deacons\nDeveloping leaders in your church \nResolving conflict between elders\, elders & staff\, and congregation and elders\nLeadership & Elders in a small-sized church (single staff) \nLeadership & Elders in a mid-sized church (small staff: less than eight) \nLeadership & Elders in a large church (large staff: greater than nine) \nManaging leadership transitions \n\nSchedule:\n\n8:30 – Registration & Coffee \n9:00 – Session 1 \n9:30 – Session 2 \n10:00 – Break \n10:15 – Q & A \n10:30 – Session 3 \n11:00 – Session 4 \n11:30 – Q & A \n11:45 – Conclusion \n\nRecommended Books: \nEach participant will receive a copy of the following books. \n\nBiblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership (Strauch) \nElders and Leaders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church – A Biblical\, Historical and Cultural Perspective (Getz) \nSticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership and Staff on the Same Page (Osborne)  \nGospel Eldership: Equipping a New Generation of Servant Leaders (Thune)  \n\nREGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/elder-training-workshop/ LOCATION:Grand Avenue Baptist Church\, 612 24th Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Elder-Workshop-2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T025350 CREATED:20190709T202756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T213020Z UID:13465-1569607200-1569690000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:The ONE Conference for Women DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nONE Fall 2019\nSeptember 27-28\, 2019\nCornerstone Church Ames\, Iowa\nGuest Speaker Colleen Searcy\nColleen 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! \nIn 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. \nColleen 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. \nYou can learn more about Colleen on her website: www.colleensearcy.com \nREGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/the-one-conference-for-women/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Church of Ames\, 56829 US Hwy 30\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ONE-for-BCI.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Stenberg":MAILTO:info@theoneconference.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR