NEW! Lightwell Now Offering Employee Benefits
New! Lightwell Now Offering Employee Benefits for Churches Church employee benefits support for Iowa churches and ministries. Lightwell Insurance Advisors has expanded its ministry services and now offers employee benefits assistance for churches and ministries...
2026 Iowa Ministry Fund – Apply by July 31st
2026 Application Period Ends July 31st The primary application period for 2026 funding ends July 31st. While the application remains open throughout the year, churches are encouraged to apply during this primary application period as grants are evaluated and awarded...
Watch the Invitation to One Day
Watch Todd Stiles' Invitation to Send Iowa: One Day Pastors, church leaders, and ministry teams from across Iowa are invited to join us for One Day: The Work of the Pastor on Friday, August 28TH at First Family Church in Ankeny. Hosted by Send Network Iowa and the...
Join Tony Merida & Brian Croft in Iowa This August
All pastors and church leaders are invited to join us on Friday, August 28th for Send Network Iowa One Day at First Family Church in Ankeny, Iowa. This year's gathering features two nationally respected leaders who have spent decades serving pastors and strengthening...
In Memory: Pastor Dan Wiersema
On June 19, 2026, one of our own, Pastor Dan Wiersema, was called home to be with his Lord. Pastor Dan faithfully served as pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids for 20 years, and served as BCI President from 2011-2013.Pastor Dan and Londa Wiersema sharing...
Apply Now for a Seminary Tuition Scholarship
Seminary Tuition Grants Available Through BCI Advancement Funds The Baptist Convention of Iowa is committed to investing in the future of the church by developing the next generation of ministry leaders. This year, up to 10 students from BCI churches may receive...
In Memory: Pastor Ted Keys
On May 27th, 2026, one of our own, Pastor Ted Keys, was called home to be with his Lord. Pastor Keys began Community Southern Baptist Church in 1977 in his basement in Waterloo and served as pastor there until his retirement in 2022. Pastor Keys also served as the...
Youth Ministry Encouragement & Coaching for Iowa Churches
Youth Ministry Encouragement & Coaching for Iowa Churches Youth ministry leaders across Iowa are invited to connect through the Central Iowa Youth Worker Luncheons led by Jonathan Meyer. In addition to the luncheons, Jonathan also offers free Youth Ministry...
How Iowa Campers On Mission Helps Churches
Iowa Campers On Mission A practical ministry serving churches across Iowa For the first time, Iowa will host the National Campers On Mission Rally, June 2–4 at the Amana RV Park & Event Center in Amana, Iowa. But what exactly does Iowa Campers On Mission do? How...
2025 ACP Report: Encouraging Growth in Iowa
Encouraging Signs of Growth Across Iowa Baptist Churches One of the joys of serving together as the Baptist Convention of Iowa is seeing what God is doing through churches of every size and in every setting across our convention. We recently completed a review of...
