2025 ACP Report: Encouraging Growth in Iowa
Encouraging Signs of Growth Across Iowa Baptist Churches One of the joys of serving together as the Baptist Convention of Iowa is seeing what God is doing through churches of every size and in every setting across our convention. We recently completed a review of...
Seminar: Teaching & Preaching the Psalms – Video
BCI Seminar: Teaching the Psalms as Christian Scripture Explore the video replay from our BCI Bible Teaching Seminar with Josh Tillman. These sessions are designed to help pastors and church leaders teach the Psalms with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding...
Campers On Mission National Rally Comes to Iowa
National Campers Rally in Iowa This June For the first time, Iowa will host the National Campers On Mission Rally, June 2–4 at the Amana RV Park & Event Center in Amana, Iowa. A unique national gathering for campers, volunteers, & servants For the first time,...
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...
