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...
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...
