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SUMMARY:Webinar: Intro to Gospel-Centered Counseling – Jan 7th
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar: Intro to Gospel-Centered Counseling\n\nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 7th • 1:00pm – 2:00pm WHERE: Online Webinar COST: FREE\n\n			 \n				Register Now\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Gospel-Centered Counseling Webinar – January 7\, 2025\nBCI invites you to participate in the Gospel-Centered Counseling Webinar\, hosted by the Gospel Care Collective. This special event is designed to equip you and your church in caring like Christ. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll:\n\nExplore the core principles of gospel-centered counseling from Genesis 3\nDiscover practical tools for applying biblical truth to real-life struggles\nLearn about training opportunities available in 2025\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ministry with gospel-focused care. Save the date: January 7\, 2025.
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/webinar-intro-to-gospel-centered-counseling/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:Inspiring New Schools Event – Jan 11th
DESCRIPTION:Inspired Life: Explore Christian School Development\n\nWHEN: Saturday\, January 11th • 9:00am – 2:30pm WHERE: Restoration Church (29147 Prospect Circle\, Adel\, IA 50003) COST: $25/person Includes Lunch\n\n			 \n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				Join Us for a One-day Event Designed to Inspire\, Educate\, and Equip Attendees to Start New Christian Schools in Iowa.\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Does your community need a new school?\nA One-Day Catalyzing Event Inspiring Iowans to Start New Christian Schools\nJoin us at the Inspiring New Schools Event\, sponsored by BCI\, on Saturday\, January 11th\, at Restoration Church in Adel\, IA. This event is designed for pastors and church leaders interested in learning how to start and develop Christian schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore education ministry and make a lasting impact. \nGuidance Provided On:\n• Educational Models• Legal Considerations• School Accreditation• Practical Next Steps \n \n			 \n				Agenda
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/inspiring-new-schools-event-january-11th/
LOCATION:Restoration Church\, 29147 Prospect Circle\, Adel\, IA\, 50003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Worker Luncheon – Thursday\, Jan 16th
DESCRIPTION:Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering\n\nThursday\, January 16th  •  11:30am–1:00pm  •  Grace Church\, Des Moines\n\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n\nDate:  Thursday\, January 16th \nLocation:  Grace Church (4200 East 25th St\, Des Moines IA 50317)\nHost:  Jonathan Meyer\nTime:  11:30am – 1:00pm\nSpeaker:  Sam Bierig (Dean Spurgeon College; Associate Professor of Christian Studies)\nWho:  Anyone Part-Time\, Full-Time\, or Volunteer Youth Worker\nLunch: Provided – No Cost (Tasty Tacos)\nSpecial Gifts: Yes!!  Plenty of Items Youth Workers will Love!\nTo RSVP:  Complete the form below or email: jmeyer@gracehome.com.\n\n\nYouth workers\, mark your calendars for the Area-Wide Youth Worker Gathering. The goal of this lunch gathering is to help youth workers get to know one another\, feel supported\, and learn about useful resources. You’ll also have the chance to discuss issues facing you in your local student ministry context. There is no cost and lunch is provided. To sign up\, contact the event coordinator Jonathan Meyer\, Grace Church Youth Pastor\, using the form below or via email at jmeyer@gracehome.com. \n			 \n			\n				\n				\n				EMAIL TO SIGN UP\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Email Address\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Church Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Church City\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n			\n				\n					14 + 1 = \n				 \n			 \n							Submit\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				Youth Ministry Resource Webpage\n			 \n				\n				\n				\nVisit the Youth Ministry Resources Webpage for some of the best resources for Youth Ministry in BCI.\n\nWhat are you doing today to prepare the church of tomorrow? Our youth are the present and future of our churches and one of the best opportunities for the gospel to flourish. \n \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Youth Ministry Resource Webpage\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nWant more personalized help? \nJonathan Meyer\, Student Ministry at Grace Church in Des Moines is available to coach BCI church leaders to address problems and take their student ministry to the next level. Use the form below to request a coaching call with Jonathan.  \n			 \n			\n				\n				\n				Request a Student Ministry Coaching Call with Jonathan Meyer\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				First & Last Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Church Name & City\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Email Address\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				Phone Number\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				What can we help you with?\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				When would be a good time to call?\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ADDED TO OUR YOUTH MINISTRY EMAIL LIST?\n				\n					\n						WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE ADDED TO OUR YOUTH MINISTRY EMAIL LIST?\n						\n							\n							Yes!\n						\n							\n							No thanks.\n						\n					\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n			\n				\n					2 + 6 = \n				 \n			 \n							Submit
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/youth-worker-luncheon-thursday-january-16th/
LOCATION:Grace Church Des Moines\, 4200 E 25th St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pastor Marriage Adventure Retreat – Jan 24-25
DESCRIPTION:January 2025 Marriage Retreat\nInvest in your marriage with a meaningful retreat designed specifically for BCI pastors and wives. This January\, join us for a weekend focused on enhancing communication in your marriage through biblical principles and practical tools. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Info\, Cost\, & Registration\n\n\nDates: Friday\, January 24th – Saturday\, January 25th \nLocation: The DGR facilities are located in charming\, historic\, downtown Pella\, Iowa.\nWho is this for? Retreats are only open to BCI pastor-wife couples.\nCost: $227 per couple\nBCI Assistance: Each attending couple will receive a $100 reimbursement from BCI after the retreat.\nAvailability: Limited to 9 couples per retreat.\nRegistration: Register here or text “BCI” to 641-931-4497.\n\n\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER NOW\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Marriage Adventure Retreat Focus: Communication in Marriage\nFrom Friday evening\, January 24\, through Saturday afternoon\, January 25\, couples will enjoy a time of fellowship\, shared meals\, and interactive seminars hosted by Developing Great Relationships in Pella\, Iowa. This retreat will focus on helping couples grow in their ability to communicate effectively\, strengthen their connection\, and build a deeper understanding of one another. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Schedule\nFriday Evening \n\n4:00pm to 5:30pm – Check in / Explore Pella / Relax \n5:45pm – Orientation in the Sunroom \n6:00pm – Dinner \n7:00pm– Session 1 \n8:30pm– Evening Social in the Rembrandt Room\n\nSaturday \n\n7:45am – Morning Gathering in the Sunroom \n8:00am – Breakfast \n8:45am – Session 2 Begins \n10:30am – Snack Break \n10:45am – Session 2 Continues \n12:00pm – Lunch \n1:00pm – Closing Session\n\n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				About DGR\nMarriage Ministry in Pella\, Iowa\nDeveloping Great Relationships (DGR) first launched in 2009 when founder\, Stan Vermeer\, acted upon his passion to help Christian marriages thrive. Ever since\, DGR has helped couples rekindle their love for Christ and one another through Bible-based seminars. Located in the historic Strawtown Inn of Pella\, guests enjoy its old-world charm alongside the intentional retreats facilitated by the DGR team.
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/pastor-marriage-adventure-retreat-jan-24-25/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:435 Network Men's Conference in Ankeny – Jan 24 & 25
DESCRIPTION:The 435 Network Men’s Conference \nThe 435 Network Men’s Conference is a gathering of men in Ankeny\, Iowa that provides men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching & fellowship. \n			 \n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				JANUARY 24–25 | ANKENY First Family Church\n			 \n				REGISTER FOR ANKENY\n			\n			 \n				\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About The 435 Network Men’s Conference \nOur conference this year is going to be fantastic! Men\, please make this event a priority. We hope you will join us for both days\, but you are welcome to attend and pay for just one day.   \nFriday night will have an evangelistic focus. This is the time to invite someone who doesn’t know Christ to come and hear the gospel and enjoy a great meal and a fun night. If you’re bringing someone who doesn’t know Christ\, their admission is free! \nSaturday morning is more geared towards equipping the men of our churches with challenging messages and breakout sessions. \nOur speaker will be pastor and author Dean Inserra! Dean is the Lead Pastor of City Church in Tallahassee\, FL\, and the author of several books\, including “The Unsaved Christian.” \n			 \n				\n				\n				LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT LOCATION?\n			 \n				\n				\n				FEBRUARY 7–8 | CHARITON CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH\n			 \n				REGISTER FOR CHARITON
URL:https://bciowa.org/event/435-network-mens-conference-in-ankeny-jan-24-25/
LOCATION:First Family Church Ankeny\, 317 SE Magazine Rd\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50021\, United States
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