Baptist Convention of Iowa

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

Get more information on the Resonate Website.
RESONATE WEBSITE

LearnLogos Training Seminar
2019-05-03 18:30 - 2019-05-04 16:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
First Family Church and the Baptist Convention of Iowa are bringing master teacher and Logos Bible Software trainer John Fallahee for a deep dive into Logos Bible Software. John will focus his instruction during this seminar on using Logos Bible Software to prepare sermons and Bible studies. Whether you are a seasoned pro with Logos Bible Software or a beginner, you will benefit from this one-day workshop.
Seminar Location:
First Family Church
317 SE Magazine Road
Ankeny, IA
Seminar Date & Time:
Friday, May 3, 2019
6:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 2019
9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Seminar Cost:
Early Bird Registration is $25 until April 19. Regular Registration is $39.00.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
General Instructions:

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

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Ministry Life Retreat
2019-04-25 18:30 - 2019-04-27 18:30 | Hotel Renovo, 11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50322, United States
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2019 BCI Ministry Life Retreat April 25-27, 2019 – Hotel Renovo, Des Moines, Iowa
REGISTRATION CLOSED (EMAIL MANDY STENBERG FOR LATE REGISTRATION)
The 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.

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EVENT SPEAKER
Our 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).

women’s breakout SPEAKER
Emily 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.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTER ONLINE Registration — $65 REGISTRATION CLOSED (EMAIL MANDY STENBERG FOR LATE REGISTRATION)
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 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

Ignite Youth Conference
2019-03-15 17:30 - 2019-03-16 17:00 | Grace Church Des Moines, 4200 E 25th St., Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States
IGNITE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
March 15-16, 2019 || Grace Church, Des Moines, IA

Ignite 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.
Grace Church in Des Moines

Essentials Boot Camp
2019-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | First Family Church Ankeny, 317 SE Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States
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.
The Essentials Bootcamp will be at First Family Church in Ankeny on Saturday, March 2nd, from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Register by emailing Chris McRae.

VBS Training – Ames - CANCELLED
2019-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 | IA
THE VBS TRAINING THIS SATURDAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Any church leaders who want any help or training for VBS can contact Mandy Stenberg at mstenberg@bciowa.org.

get ready to get wild!
this summer’s lifeway vbs is “in the wild“
Throw 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.

Help 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.

Join your BCI VBS Training team at one of two trainings offered in February to learn how YOUR CHURCH can host VBS and impact lives.

saturday, february 24 | 10:00am–2:00pm
GRAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
AMES, IOWA

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VBS Training - Creston
2019-02-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N Poplar, Creston, IA, 50801, United States
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get ready to get wild!
this summer’s lifeway vbs is “in the wild“
Throw 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.

Help 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.

Join your BCI VBS Training team at one of two trainings offered in February to learn how YOUR CHURCH can host VBS and impact lives.

saturday, february 16 | 10:00am–2:00pm
CREST BAPTIST CHURCH
CRESTON, IOWA

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Iowa Men's Conference
2019-01-25 00:00 - 2019-02-02 00:00 | Chariton & Ankeny, IA, United States
SUBFLOOR: Building on a Firm Foundation
JANUARY 25–26 – CHARITON || FEBRUARY 1-2 – ANKENY

The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for 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.

REGISTER FOR CHARITON || JANUARY 25TH-26TH REGISTER FOR ANKENY || FEBRUARY 1ST-2ND

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