BCI Announces New Logo
We are pleased to reveal the new logo for the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) today. This logo better symbolizes the mission of the BCI. We exist to support Iowa churches to be the church, representatives of the truth and love of Jesus Christ, among our friends and...
Veterans Day: Iraq war veteran to plant church in Washington state
By Tobin Perry YAKIMA, Wash. (BP) -- Michael Johnson learned a million little things in the U.S. Army. He learned to make his bed Army-style. He learned to march in the Army band. He learned to shoot an M-16 rifle and throw a grenade. But maybe the most important...
Pastor Gilmer Mauricio Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Pastor Gilmer Mauricio and his family arrived from South America on November 8 2013, to plant a Spanish language church in Cedar Rapids. They held their first Spanish language two days later. This Sunday, November 9, They will be celebrating their one year...
Family Research Council: Support our Veterans, Stand for Religious Freedom
By Dr. Kenyn M. Cureton, Vice President for Church Ministries Family Research Council This coming Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. We can never repay the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who have risked their lives for our liberty. But...
MBTS marks record enrollment, donor gifts
by T. Patrick Hudson KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Reports of record enrollment and donor gifts and a new Spurgeon Center for Biblical Preaching were relayed to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees during their Oct. 20 meeting at the Kansas City, Mo., campus....
Survey: heaven, hell & a bit of heresy
by Bob Smietana NASHVILLE (BP) -- Most Americans believe in heaven, hell and a few old-fashioned heresies. Those are among the findings of a new study of American views about Christian theology from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. Americans also disagree about...
TrueLife.org gives churches evangelistic aid
LYNCHBURG, Va., (BP) -- Katherine* handed Sean* a Watchtower magazine. Sean handed Katherine a card with information about his church and TrueLife.org, an online evangelistic resource. A few weeks later, Katherine emailed Sean to say thanks for the card he gave her at...
Embrace pastor renews passion in Europe; new Embrace partnership opportunities announced
By Marc Ira Hooks VIENNA — One Southern Baptist pastor has found a renewed vision and passion for ministry through embracing one of Europe’s unengaged, unreached people groups. “This is more than an opportunity to do missions,” said Keeney Dickenson, pastor of First...
Comebacks: Kansas City Royals & a local church
by Mark Clifton KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Most of us who call Kansas City home never thought we'd see another day when our city would host a World Series game. For a decade, from 1976-85, the Royals were one of the dominant teams in baseball. Seven times in 10 years...
Great New Cooperative Program Video
Check out this wonderful video from our Missouri neighbors about how we can cooperate together to make a greater impact on our world. CP: We Do More … Together from MBC on Vimeo.
