New Send Network Director for Iowa
New Send Network Director for Iowa – Todd Stiles The North American Mission Board and Send Network are key partners in church planting across Iowa. We’re excited to share this update from the Send Network team about a new leadership role for one of our own—Pastor Todd...
Strengthening Global Partnerships in Europe
Strengthening Global Partnerships in Europe – Ministry Development Trip to Romania & Austria In early April, BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus traveled to Europe to support and strengthen international partnerships vital to the gospel work of the Daniel Project....
Love INC Community Vision Gathering Report
Bringing Churches Together to Serve Des MoinesEarlier this month, nearly 80 pastors, church members, and ministry leaders gathered at Park Church in Des Moines—a Love INC Church Partner—for the Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) Community Vision Gathering. The...
Event Report – 2025 NAMB Evangelism Training
NAMB training equips Iowa churches for lasting impact Event Report: NAMB Evangelism Training – April 1, 2025 On April 1st, nearly 120 pastors and church leaders gathered at First Family Church in Ankeny for a practical, hands-on training aimed at helping churches...
Iowa DR Report – March 2025 – Missouri Tornado Cleanup
Iowa Disaster Relief Volunteers Assist with Missouri Tornado Cleanup Iowa Disaster Relief (Iowa DR) volunteers recently served in Rolla, Missouri, responding to tornado damage that impacted several areas across the state. As part of the Southern Baptist Convention’s...
Seminary Tuition Scholarship Recipients
The Baptist Convention of Iowa is investing in the future of the church by offering seminary tuition scholarships to students from BCI churches. These scholarships support full-time seminary students who are actively serving in a local church ministry. Through the...
Men Gather to Thrive at 2025 Iowa Men’s Conference
THRIVE • Abundant Life in 3D Over 275 men from more than 30 churches across Iowa gathered at Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton for the 2025 22Long Men’s Conference. The theme, THRIVE: Abundant Life in 3D, encouraged men to grow deeper in their faith and...
Equipping Pastors in South Asia: A Journey of Training and Transformation
Equipping Pastors in South Asia – Josh Tillman In December, Josh Tillman, Lead Pastor of Westwind Church in Waukee, traveled to a remote nation in South Asia to train local pastors in biblical interpretation. Westwind Church has long supported a missionary family...
Small Church USA – Meeting Report & Next Steps
Small Church USA Cohorts: A Pathway to Health for Iowa Pastors & Churches On February 13, pastors from across Iowa gathered for an informational Zoom call to learn more about Small Church USA and the potential for launching Healthy Church Revitalization Cohorts in...
2024 Highlights
2024 Highlights & Resources for Pastors & Church Leaders Celebrate the victories and discover the tools to strengthen your ministry. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the ways God has worked through our churches and leaders...
