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...
Cultivating Relationships for Gospel Purpose – Eric Trout
A Teaching Video with Pastor Eric Trout Pastor Eric Trout shared what "cultivating" for the gospel means for him at the September 2022 BCI Cultivation Co-Op Lunch & Learn. Eric is the Lead Church Planter and Pastor of Restoration Church in Adel, Iowa.Featured...
Celebrating 60 Years at Cornerstone Baptist in Ankeny
Cornerstone Baptist Church of Ankeny celebrated 60 years of gospel ministry at a special anniversary service on September 25, 2022. During the service the Cornerstone Baptist Church family remembered God's faithfulness and the love and service of the saints over the...
Send Relief – Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Relief in Florida In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Ian that hit Florida and other southern states, BCI churches can provide hope, support, and relief by donating through Send Relief. Give to Hurricane Ian Relief through Send Relief Want to help...
Lifestyle Preaching Workshop – Andy Addis
A Preaching Workshop with Pastor Andy Addis Preaching is one of the most significant discipleship activities that happens in the church. At the 2022 BCI Preaching Workshop, Pastor Andy Addis presented an approach that allows him to preach multiple times each week,...
