BCI Invests in the Next Generation Through Scholarships and Internships
The Baptist Convention of Iowa is investing in the future by offering scholarships and collegiate ministry internships to students who are members of BCI churches. The Student Scholarship Fund has been established to assist in training vocational ministers by...
Pastor & Wife’s Reception Announced
We are pleased to announce a reception for Pastors and their wives on the evening before the BCI Annual Meeting. The reception will be held on November 7 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Des Moines. Paul Sabino, pastor of one of our newest...
Mission:Dignity continues to bless hundreds each month because ‘every love story deserves a happy ending’
By Roy Hayhurst DALLAS — Twenty-five dollars each month. That’s what Bobby Walker received when he went to his first pastorate. “He never made a decision for a pastorate on salary,” Tommie Walker said of her late husband. “He said ‘if God guides, He will provide.’ So...
Southeastern graduates encouraged not to waste their lives
“Look back at all you have done … as an offering to your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” said Andy Davis, commencement speaker and senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. The College at Southeastern honored 38 students graduating with...
Baltimore SBC Annual Meeting Pastors’ Conference to ‘pour into pastors’
by David Roach BALTIMORE (BP) -- Through hearing a diverse array of speakers -- both in terms of race and age -- Southern Baptist Pastors' Conference President Bruce Frank hopes pastors will attain a clearer vision of God's glory. Hence the theme of this year's...
WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting
Featuring: A joint commissioning service for IMB and NAMB missionaries. Be a part of the commitment, prayer, and excitement as up to 100 missionaries are commissioned to share the gospel in North America and around the world. A tour of historical sites significant to...
Time for Change – The Salt Company Ames
By Nathan Mowry, Ministry Leader Recently at Salt Company a freshman, Sam, came to a Thursday night gathering by himself, knowing no one else in the crowd. He had never been to Salt before, but knew he wanted change in his life. This was the only place he thought to...
Are You Living a Transparent Life?
by Justin Davis 3 questions to help you be honest with yourself and others. The reality of sexual sin can exist within the church just as easily as it can outside it. Protecting yourself — and your family — goes deeper than accountability. What does it mean to be...
How Can the Church Respond to Depression?
by Todd Wermers , Phil Herndon Humans struggle. Particularly in more "churched" communities of the United States, the church has often assumed churchgoers are immune to the struggles of those outside its walls. This is no less true with depression. Fortunately, the...
Congratulations, Senior! – The Salt Company Ames
By Jenn Lee, TSC Coordinator Over the years, Salt Company continues to grow and expand. The average attendance number this spring has been 1,340! While that is exciting and we are extremely grateful, it also means our ability to have in-depth interactions with a broad...
