Learning to be a Ready Giver
Terry Wilkinson, Pastor CrossPointe Church, West Des Moines Being ready for the unexpected is one of those disciplines required in organizations like the military, EMS, fire and police departments. When important issues are on the line we don’t want to be found...
Zero
Tom Law September 2013 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth". So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,...
Irene McFerron’s 100th Birthday Celebration & Open House
You are Cordially invited to a celebration of Irene McFerron's 100th birthday, her many contributions to God's work in Iowa through the Baptist Convention of Iowa and through the churches in which she has been involved. The celebration will be held on Saturday,...
My rearview mirror: on planting a church
As a church, we're a little more than a year away from turning 10. That's hard for me to believe, for it seems like just yesterday there were six of us around a kitchen table committing to planting a church, not knowing if anyone else would even join us. But they did....
BCI Search Committee accepting resumes
The Search Committee of the Baptist Convention of Iowa is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director/Treasurer. Resumes may be sent to BCIExecResumes@gmail.com by November 1, 2013.
Pray for the Executive Director Search Team
In its meeting on February 23, 2013 the Executive Board of the Baptist Convention of Iowa instructed the Executive Director/Treasurer Search Committee to begin the process of looking for the next Executive Director/Treasurer for the Baptist Convention of Iowa. Their...
A Nation called to God: My Hope America with Billy Graham
Today there is a unique opportunity for encouraging spiritual awakening. This unique opportunity is the “My Hope America with Billy Graham” emphasis scheduled for this November. It is a nationwide emphasis by the Graham Organization that powerfully intersects with...
50th Anniversary Celebration – First Baptist Church of Bettendorf
First Baptist Church of Bettendorf will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary on October 5-6, 2013. All are invited who have had affiliations with the church in the past either through membership, support, interest or attendance. There will be a fellowship meal on...
There are 49 new Super Hero Side Kicks in the State of Iowa
Children and staff earned the title by receiving on-the-job hero training at the Northwest/Southwest Iowa Children’s Camp held June 17th through the 21st on the Goodwill Camp grounds in South Sioux City. Pastor Ken Kraft relayed stories of the heroes of the Bible and...
Camp Crosswalk 2013 presents aliens and strangers
This year’s camp was full of energy and great messages! Our theme was “Aliens and Strangers” with the key verse as John 15:19. “You do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.” Once again, we had the privilege of working with the group from...
