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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084502 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:20260503T084502 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:20260503T084502 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:20260503T084502 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:20260503T084502 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084503 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:20260503T084504 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:20260503T084504 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:20260503T084504 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:20260503T084504 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190219T162847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T220438Z UID:13115-1567774800-1567875600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:2019 Bi-Vocational Pastors Retreat DESCRIPTION:BALANCING FAMILY LIFE AND MINISTRY IN A BI-VOCATIONAL WORLD\nFriday & Saturday\, September 6th-7th | Hotel Renovo \nBCI’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. \nEVENT LOCATION \nHotel Renovo\n11167 Hickman Rd.\nUrbandale\, IA 50322 \nCOST \n$25 per couple (includes hotel room and all meals) \nREGISTRATION \nBi-Vocational Pastors in BCI can email Ed Gregory (Eastern Iowa) or Chris McRae (Western Iowa) for information on registration. \nGUEST SPEAKER \nOur 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. \nGUEST SPEAKER BIO \nJoe & 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. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/2019-bi-vocational-pastors-retreat/ LOCATION:Hotel Renovo\, 11167 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bi-Vocational-Retreat-2019-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris McRae":MAILTO:cmcrae@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190823T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190119T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161914Z UID:13027-1566549000-1566576000@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Preaching Workshop DESCRIPTION:We are we pleased to announce our 2019 Preaching Workshop on Friday\, August 23rd at First Family Church in Ankeny. \n  \nPreparing Proclaimers: Sharpening the Skills of those called to handle the Scriptures\n  \nThe 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. \n  \n  \nWORKSHOP TOPICS\n  \n\nBasic Exegesis and sermon formation\nImproving as a Preacher\nPreaching to Make and Multiply Disciples\nEvaluating your worship services for gospel effectiveness\n\n \nABOUT OUR SPEAKER\n  \nNoah 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. \n  \n  \n  \nCost for the workshop is $26.75 \n  \n \n REGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/preachingworkshop/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Preaching-Workshop-2019.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190119T201521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161906Z UID:13036-1562572800-1562950800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Resonate Youth Conference DESCRIPTION:Engaging\, Equipping\, and Empowering students to live a life and faith that will RESONATE into the future and across the globe.\nREGISTER\nWhat is Resonate?\n \nGet more information on the Resonate Website.\nRESONATE WEBSITE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/resonateyouthconference/ LOCATION:Grandview University\, 1200 Grandview Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50316\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Impact-Resonate-2019-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CJ Nissen":MAILTO:cj@threeriverscarlisle.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190503T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190313T203937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T204153Z UID:13197-1556908200-1556985600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:LearnLogos Training Seminar DESCRIPTION: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. \nSeminar Location:\nFirst Family Church\n317 SE Magazine Road\nAnkeny\, IA \nSeminar Date & Time:\nFriday\, May 3\, 2019\n6:30-9:00 pm \nSaturday\, May 4\, 2019\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm. \nSeminar Cost: \nEarly Bird Registration is $25 until April 19. Regular Registration is $39.00.\nLunch and refreshments will be served. \nGeneral Instructions:\n\nPlease 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.\nIf you are traveling to Ankeny for the event and need to spend the night\, there are several hotels located in Ankeny.\nIf you have any questions concerning your registration or the event\, please contact First Family Church at 515-965-8300.\n\nREGISTER URL:https://bciowa.org/event/learnlogos-training-seminar/ LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Logos-Software-Training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Eller":MAILTO:celler@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20181120T223603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161925Z UID:12848-1556217000-1556389800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Ministry Life Retreat DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n \n \n \n 2019 BCI Ministry Life Retreat April 25-27\, 2019 – Hotel Renovo\, Des Moines\, Iowa\nREGISTRATION CLOSED (EMAIL MANDY STENBERG FOR LATE REGISTRATION) \nThe BCI Ministry Life Retreat\, at Hotel Renovo in Des Moines\, is an opportunity to get away for a few days\, fellowship with other pastoral staff from around the state\, and hear excellent teaching. This year’s theme is “Mere Hope: Ministry in an Age of Cynicism.” The retreat will include encouraging talks\, fellowship and discussion\, good food\, and free time to rest and relax. Check out some highlights from last year’s event in the video below.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT SPEAKER\nOur speaker is Jason Duesing. Dr. Duesing is the academic Provost and Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary & College. He came to MBTS after serving for more than a decade on the administrative leadership team and faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth\, Texas. Duesing earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology and Baptist Studies from Southwestern Seminary in 2008. He also holds a M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station. Duesing serves as a research fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention\, on the board of directors for the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood\, academic editor of the Midwestern Journal of Theology\, and general editor for For the Church resources. He is also a member of the Evangelical Theological Society\, where he currently serves on the Nominations Committee and the review board for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Duesing is married to Kalee\, and together they have two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve: Gracyn\, Ford\, Lindsey\, and George. His most recent book\, Mere Hope: Life in an Age of Cynicism\, was published by B&H Books in 2018. Learn more about Jason at his website (jgduesing.com).   \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 \n \n \n \n women’s breakout SPEAKER\nEmily Jensen is the co-founder of Risen Motherhood\, currently serving as the Content Director and the co-host of the weekly podcast. Her first book\, Risen Motherhood\, co-authored with Laura Wifler releases in September 2019. Emily is a member at Grand Avenue Baptist Church where she serves on the women’s ministry team\, the leadership training and equipping team\, and in the preschool nursery. She loves accumulating stacks of books\, teaching her kids how to build a roaring fire\, and knowing that the coffee is prepped for the next morning. Emily\, her husband\, and their five young children reside in Ames\, Iowa.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION INFORMATION\nREGISTER ONLINE Registration — $65 REGISTRATION CLOSED  (EMAIL MANDY STENBERG FOR LATE REGISTRATION) \nSCHEDULE\nTHURSDAY  6:30 — Registration  7:00 — Dessert Reception  7:30 — Session 1 — The Foundation for Living in An Age of Cynicism   FRIDAY  8:00 — Breakfast  9:00 — Session 2 — The Fountain for Living in An Age of Cynicism 10:30 — Break 11:00 — Men’s / Women’s Sessions   12:00 — Lunch (on your own) / Free Afternoon  6:00 — Dinner  7:00 — Session 3 —  9:00 — Informal Hangout   SATURDAY  8:00 — Breakfast  9:00 — Session 4 — The Focus for Living in An Age of Cynicism 10:00 — Closing Announcements 11:30 — Checkout URL:https://bciowa.org/event/ministry-life-retreat/ LOCATION:Hotel Renovo\, 11167 Hickman Rd\, Urbandale\, IA\, 50322\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2019-Ministry-Life-Retreat-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190315T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20181127T213453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T215248Z UID:12893-1552671000-1552755600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Ignite Youth Conference DESCRIPTION:IGNITE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE\nMarch 15-16\, 2019  || Grace Church\, Des Moines\, IA\n\nIgnite is a yearly\, multi-state Youth Conference for student leaders\, volunteers\, and youth workers. Ignite was designed with the whole youth ministry in mind. Bring your\, students\, your team\, or just a couple volunteers. The Ignite conference is meant to be tailored by you to fit your ministry needs. \nGrace Church in Des Moines URL:https://bciowa.org/event/ignite-youth-conference/ LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ignite-2019-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20181127T210616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T162018Z UID:12887-1551520800-1551535200@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Essentials Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:The Lifeway “Essentials Bootcamp” is an excellent opportunity for pastors to take the next step in ministry training. The bootcamp will be led by David Apple from Lifeway who will be training church leaders on best practices in growing your church through developing your Sunday School or small group ministries. We encourage pastors to bring other leaders from their church (or even those they see have the potential to become leaders) to begin discussions about moving your church forward in healthy ways to have an impact on your community. \nThe Essentials Bootcamp will be at First Family Church in Ankeny on Saturday\, March 2nd\, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. \nRegister by emailing Chris McRae. URL:https://bciowa.org/event/essentials-boot-camp/ 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/Lifeway-Boot-Camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris McRae":MAILTO:cmcrae@bciowa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190108T174643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161918Z UID:12970-1551002400-1551016800@bciowa.org SUMMARY:VBS Training – Ames - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:THE VBS TRAINING THIS SATURDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nAny church leaders who want any help or training for VBS can contact Mandy Stenberg at mstenberg@bciowa.org. \n \n \n \n get ready to get wild!\nthis summer’s lifeway vbs is “in the wild“\nThrow on your camera strap and buckle your seatbelt. VBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—with elephants and egrets\, polar bears and penguins\, cockatoos and crocodiles. As you seek out exotic animals\, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Kids go from bewildered to believing as they get In The Wild at this summer’s VBS.\n\n\nHelp your church consider how to use VBS as outreach to the kids in your community. Think about the impact of lessons about encounters with Jesus on the young lives in your neighborhood and how families can be drawn to Jesus through ONE exciting week.\n\n\nJoin your BCI VBS Training team at one of two trainings offered in February to learn how YOUR CHURCH can host VBS and impact lives.\n\n\n\nsaturday\, february 24  |  10:00am–2:00pm\nGRAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH\nAMES\, IOWA\n\n \n REGISTER FOR AMES TRAINING URL:https://bciowa.org/event/vbs-training-ames/ LOCATION:IA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-VBS-Training-Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Stenberg":MAILTO:info@theoneconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20190108T174208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161921Z UID:12964-1550311200-1550325600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:VBS Training - Creston DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR CRESTON TRAINING\n \n \n \n get ready to get wild!\nthis summer’s lifeway vbs is “in the wild“\nThrow on your camera strap and buckle your seatbelt. VBS 2019 takes you on a wild adventure—with elephants and egrets\, polar bears and penguins\, cockatoos and crocodiles. As you seek out exotic animals\, you’ll also find snapshots of real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Kids go from bewildered to believing as they get In The Wild at this summer’s VBS.\n\n\nHelp your church consider how to use VBS as outreach to the kids in your community. Think about the impact of lessons about encounters with Jesus on the young lives in your neighborhood and how families can be drawn to Jesus through ONE exciting week.\n\n\nJoin your BCI VBS Training team at one of two trainings offered in February to learn how YOUR CHURCH can host VBS and impact lives.\n\n\n\nsaturday\, february 16  |  10:00am–2:00pm\nCREST BAPTIST CHURCH\nCRESTON\, IOWA\n\n \n REGISTER FOR CRESTON TRAINING URL:https://bciowa.org/event/vbs-training-creston/ LOCATION:Crest Baptist Church\, 1211 N Poplar\, Creston\, IA\, 50801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-VBS-Training-Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Stenberg":MAILTO:info@theoneconference.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T000000 DTSTAMP:20260503T084504 CREATED:20181120T193352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T162022Z UID:12811-1548374400-1549065600@bciowa.org SUMMARY:Iowa Men's Conference DESCRIPTION:SUBFLOOR: Building on a Firm Foundation\nJANUARY 25–26 – CHARITON  ||  FEBRUARY 1-2 – ANKENY\n\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 their personal growth and mutual encouragement. SUBFLOOR Chariton will be on January 25th-26th at Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton\, Iowa. SUBFLOOR Ankeny will be on February 1st-2nd at First Family Church in Ankeny\, Iowa.\n  \nREGISTER FOR CHARITON || JANUARY 25TH-26TH REGISTER FOR ANKENY || FEBRUARY 1ST-2ND\n  \nGet more info and registration on the Iowa Men’s Conference website.\nVISIT THE WEBSITE URL:https://bciowa.org/event/iowa-mens-conference/ LOCATION:Chariton & Ankeny\, IA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bciowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Subfloor-Iowa-Mens-Conference.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chris McRae":MAILTO:cmcrae@bciowa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR