Annual Meeting Recap
The Annual Meeting of the Baptist Convention of Iowa was held on November 1st and 2nd in Des Moines amidst a renewed spirit of cooperation and purpose. Robert Knight, Chair of the Credentials Committee, reported attendance by 145 messengers representing 48 churches,...
Philippine typhoon: ‘a call to action’ for global compassion
by Mark Kelly TACLOBAN, Philippines (BP) -- Emily Ortega was swept off her feet when the storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan struck Tacloban, Philippines. The typhoon's sustained winds, peaking at nearly 200 mph, drove waves 20 feet tall into the coastal city. Ortega...
New Officers Elected at BCI Annual meeting
Join us in praying for the following men who were elected to officer positions at the BCI Annual meeting on November 2nd in Des Moines. President, Lloyd Eaken, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church, Anamosa Vice President, Ken Livingston, pastor of First Grace Baptist...
Vinny – The Salt Company Ames
The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come By Nic Wheeler, TSC Ames Student Leader Vinny was born on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in south-central South Dakota into extreme poverty and vulnerability, a place where the Gospel has not yet reached in a significant way....
Heartland Interstate Strategy Task Force charts Upper Midwest I-29 corridor strategy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (BP) -- A key shift in the funding relationship between the North American Mission Board and state conventions in NAMB's South Region is making $1 million available to help start churches in strategic cities and towns along the I-29 corridor from...
Heartland Community Baptist Church in Sioux City celebrates 9th Anniversary with a ground breaking ceremony.
Heartland Church celebrated their 9th Anniversary and broke ground for their first building project on Sunday, October 20th. Their journey has been deliberate but not hurried. They purchased 31 acres in the city in January 2009. The church has worked on plans for a...
Many Iowa Women Blessed by the Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast
Linda Smith, New Bridge Church, Winterset The Beth Moore Living Proof Simulcast hosted by New Bridge Church, Winterset, on September 14 was a success! All glory goes to the Lord for the participation of 165 women from central and southwest Iowa. Beth provided...
Campers On Mission Complete Work at Cornerstone Baptist Church
Denny Davis Campers on Mission (COM) recently completed some work at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Altoona. A special thank you to all who helped, including church member David Short who helped every day and other members who also helped. We had nine COM members...
Ty Berry recognized for 15 years of service
President Dan Wiersema recognized Ty Berry for 15 years of serice at the September Executive Board meeting, presenting him with a monetary gift and a 15 year pin. Each year at the September executive board meeting, staff members who have achieved milestones in their...
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Southern Baptist churches collect the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for the sole purpose of supporting missionaries sent by churches through IMB. Every penny of the offering goes to IMB’s overseas budget. The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering provides the largest...
