In Memory: Chris McRae
On April 15th, 2026, one of our own, Chris McRae, was called home to be with his Lord. Chris served with the Baptist Convention of Iowa from 2014 until his retirement in 2022, most recently as part of the Church & Pastor Support Team.Reflection from Tim Lubinus,...
SBC Worship Survey
SBC Worship Survey – Complete by April 30th A new national research effort is underway to better understand music and worship practices across Southern Baptist churches, and we want Iowa voices to be included. The Worship Initiative is conducting the first survey of...
Ignite Youth Leadership – 2026 Recap
Ignite Youth Leadership Conference – 2026 Recap March 13 & 14 • Grace Church • Des Moines, Iowa On March 13, 2026, youth groups from across the Midwest gathered at Grace Church in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Ignite Youth Leadership Conference—and what a weekend it...
PMT Advocate Profiles
Meet the Pastoral Ministry Team Advocates – BCI PMT Advocate Profiles Across Iowa, pastors are gathering regularly for fellowship, encouragement, and prayer through regional gatherings led by the BCI Pastoral Ministry Team Advocates. These pastors volunteer their time...
BCI Pastoral Ministry Team Advocates
Strengthening Pastors Through Regional Advocate Teams – BCI Pastoral Ministry Team Advocates Pastoral ministry can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be isolating. That’s why the Baptist Convention of Iowa has launched a new Pastoral Ministry Team (PMT) Advocate...
Ten New Churches Join the BCI Family in 2025
The Baptist Convention of Iowa is strengthened by churches that voluntarily partner together for the sake of the gospel. Through cooperation in the Cooperative Program, a shared doctrinal statement, and a shared mission, churches across Iowa join together to support...
No-Cost Care and Coaching for Iowa Pastors
Standing Stone Ministry – Offering Care for Iowa Pastors & Spouses Pastoral ministry can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be lonely. Research shows that many pastors carry their burdens quietly. According to statistics from PastoralCareInc.com, 70% of pastors...
Sending Lab en Español Launches in Iowa
Sending Lab en Español in Iowa 61 leaders gather to mobilize Hispanic churches to send – Saturday, February 21st, 2026 On Saturday, February 21st, we celebrated a historic milestone for our convention: the first-ever Sending Lab en Español in Iowa. Hosted at First...
2026 BCI Event Schedule
Stronger Leaders, Stronger Churches Mark your calendar for these 2026 BCI events Ministry doesn’t slow down and neither do the demands on pastors and church leaders. We know your time is limited and your responsibilities are many. That’s why our 2026 calendar is...
Global Hunger Fund with BCI & Send Relief
Global Hunger Fund from SEND Relief The Baptist Convention of Iowa is excited to invite our churches to participate in the Global Hunger Fund (GHF) program through Send Relief. This program exists to support Gospel-centered hunger ministries that are meeting real...
