2026AM – Trevin Wax: Sharing the Gospel in a Secular Age
"Sharing the Gospel in a Secular Age" – Trevin Wax, NAMB VP for Resources & Marketing We live in a confusing cultural moment. Approaches to sharing the good news of Jesus that seemed effective just a few years ago may not connect with people in the same way today....
2026AM: Something for Every Church Leader at BCI Annual Meeting
2026 BCI Annual Meeting: There's something for YOU! The BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting is more than a conference. It’s an opportunity to connect with other Iowa church leaders, get equipped for ministry, hear updates on initiatives serving our churches,...
2026AM – Intent to Nominate for BCI Officer Elections
Nominations for BCI officers may be submitted through October 30th in preparation for the BCI Annual Meeting, November 6th & 7th. ABOUT MAKING A NOMINATION Nominations may also be made from the convention floor. Messengers may speak for up to 60 seconds when...
2026AM: Eight Breakouts. One Ministry Conference. Your Choice.
2026 BCI Ministry Conference Breakouts: Your Choice! The 2026 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting is coming November 6th & 7th at Grace Church in Des Moines. We’re excited to have Trevin Wax with us as our guest speaker, but this year’s Ministry...
Tim Lubinus to Transition from BCI Leadership
Tim Lubinus to Transition to a New Role in Missions & Church Planting After more than 12 years of serving the churches of Iowa, Tim Lubinus is preparing to transition from his role as BCI Executive Director into a new season of ministry. Sometime early next year,...
2026AM – Trevin Wax to Lead Us in Evangelism and Apologetics
2026 Annual Meeting Guest Speaker: Trevin Wax, VP for Resources & Marketing – North American Mission Board How do we faithfully share the gospel with people who increasingly have little connection to Christianity or the assumptions that have shaped our culture for...
In Memory – Linda Porter
Linda Porter, wife of longtime BCI pastor Rob Porter, went home to be with the Lord on September 5th. She was 72.Remembering the Life & Ministry of Linda Porter Linda was a faithful companion to Rob throughout his years of pastoral ministry, serving alongside him...
23 Ministries Supported Through the 2026 Iowa Ministry Fund
23 Ministries Supported through the 2026 Iowa Ministry Fund Across Iowa, BCI churches are investing in ministries that meet real needs and create opportunities to share the hope of the gospel. Through the Iowa Ministry Fund, BCI is pleased to come alongside those...
New Giving Service – WatersEdge
BCI has launched a new online giving platform, making it easier than ever for churches and individuals to support gospel ministry through Baptist Convention of Iowa. BCI Online Giving Has Moved to a New Platform BCI has launched a new online giving platform through...
“3 Things I Wish Every Minister in Iowa Knew” – Guidestone Financial Resources
“3 Things I Wish Every Minister in Iowa Knew” By Joel Rister, GuideStone Financial Resources 1) Housing allowance doesn’t stop when you retire. The single greatest tax benefit for ministers is housing allowance. Salary amounts designated each year as housing allowance...
