Ep. 23 – Leadership As Service – Matt Heerema
Episode 23 Description Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. This interview expands on his helpful teaching from the May 2023 Lunch & Learn event: The 3 Circles of Church Teams. In this engaging...
Leading Church Teams – Pt 1: Leadership As Service
An Interview on Church Team Leadership Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. In this engaging discussion, Pastor Matt shares his expertise on the fundamentals of leading a team in church ministry. Learn how...
Event Report: Evangelism & Discipleship Event in Spanish
The SEND Network Español- Midwest Region organized an upbeat workshop-style event in Des Moines, Iowa. Church leaders from Spanish-speaking congregations in Iowa gathered to learn about evangelism and discipleship. The event featured guest speaker Jorge Rodriguez, a...
Ep 22. – The 3 Circles of Church Ministry Teams – Matt Heerema
Episode 22 Description Have you ever considered the incredible potential of a strong, united ministry team in tackling the greatest hurdles your church faces? This is the 22nd episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast from the Baptist Convention of Iowa. This is a...
Thank You, Leslie Banwart
Leslie Banwart Resigns from BCI Children's Ministry Support Role – Thank you for your service, Leslie! In May we said goodbye to Leslie Banwart, our recent BCI Children’s Ministry support leader. One of her primary roles was facilitating the Children’s Ministry...
The 3 Circles of Church Ministry Leadership – Matt Heerema
A Teaching Video with Pastor Matt Heerema Church leaders and ministry teams gathered on Tuesday, May 23rd for the Cultivation Co-Op Lunch & Learn to discover a practical paradigm for church teams from a study of 1 Peter 5. BCI church leaders enjoyed good food,...
New BCI Staff – Eric Schumacher
Eric Schumacher – NEW PART-TIME ROLE AT BCI Meet Eric Schumacher, the newest addition to the Baptist Convention of Iowa's Pastor & Church Connection Team. He is taking on a part-time role, serving pastors and churches in the West part of the state. With his wealth...
Inside Look: BCI Pastors Meet Local Believers in Iraq, Turkey, and Moldova
Inside Look: BCI Pastors Meet with Local Believers and Ministry Teams in Erbil, Istanbul, and Moldova BCI Pastors and leaders recently returned from an eventful and eye-opening vision trip to Erbil, Iraq, Istanbul, Turkey, and Moldova. The trip was held from April...
A Small Church Making a Big Difference in Liberia
Empowering Gospel-Centered Missions and Economic Development in Liberia How One Generous Donation is Making a Big Difference When organizations come together for a common cause, the results can be astounding. The collaboration between BCI, Van Meter Baptist Church,...
VIDEO: The Replant Hub – The Ultimate Resource for Rural Pastors
The Replant Hub – The Ultimate Resource for Rural Pastors During this interview, Chris Mavity chats with Kyle Bueermann, Rural Specialist for the NAMB Replant Team, about the Replant Hub, a new online resource created for rural pastors and churches. Kyle sheds light...
