Ukrainian Pastor Testimony – Vitaliy Sorokun
This war hasn't changed who God is – Pastor Vitaliy Sorokun At the 2022 BCI Annual Meeting, we had the privilege of hearing the powerful testimony of Ukrainian Pastor Vitaliy Sorokun. “Pastor V” is the pastor of New Hope Church in Kharkov, Ukraine, and the Eastern...
First Elder Team Installed – First Family Church, Albia
First Family Church in Albia, Iowa has reached another milestone in their development. On October 9th, 2022, the church appointed their first group of elders. From the beginning of the church in 2019, under the leadership of Planting Pastor Jason Laxton, the church...
VIDEO: Jonathan Howe – Keynote Address
Every Dollar Has A Story One of the most encouraging aspects of the BCI Annual Meeting is celebrating God's work through our efforts to cooperate in Kingdom ministry through the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Program. SBC Executive Committee Vice...
VIDEO: Tim Lubinus – Executive Director’s Report
Iowa Baptists’ Generous Giving Continues During his annual report, BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus shared encouraging statistics about the strength of Iowa Cooperative Program giving. Last year, BCI Messengers approved the recommendation made by the Executive Board...
VIDEO: Kevin Ezell – Keynote Address
Announcing SEND Network Iowa NAMB President Kevin Ezell started his keynote address by thanking Iowa churches for their strong giving to the Cooperative Program and to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, which hit a record high of $68.9 million in 2022. Since 2012,...
2022 Annual Meeting Report
The Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) gathered at Walnut Creek Church in Des Moines, Nov. 4-5 for its Annual Meeting and Pastors Banquet. The theme of the event was “Together for Iowa,” celebrating the ongoing partnership of Iowa churches to multiply disciples, church,...
Ep. 21 – Local Missions (Pt 2) – Breaking Bondage Initiative
Episode 21 Description How can we as a family of churches work toward breaking bondage of sin in our communities? As a convention, we have partnered with some great gospel-centered ministries through what we call the “Breaking Bondage Initiative.” In the episode of...
Ep. 20 – Local Missions (Pt 1) – Gospel-Centered Service in Your Community
Episode 20 Description What does “Local Missions” mean? How can churches develop a gospel presence in their community through meeting tangible needs? In this episode, we sit down with BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus to answer these questions. We discuss how BCI...
2022 Annual Meeting – 20+ Partner Ministries
Another great reason to join the 2022 BCI Annual Meeting is the more than 20 ministry partner organizations, both national and state-wide, who will be available to answer your questions and help your church take its next step. Register now to attend and plan to visit...
In Memory – Patty Kimberley
Patricia "Patty" Kimberley, wife of Pastor Tim Kimberley, passed away on Tuesday, October 4th. Tim is pastor and church planter at Sacred Mission Church in Collins, Iowa.Remembering the Life of Patty Kimberley Patricia "Patty" Kimberley, wife of church planter Tim...
