MLR VIDEO: “Do you believe closeness with God is the place to find real joy?”
The last few years have been very challenging and many pastors and church staff are tired. With this in mind, the 2022 Ministry Life Retreat was an opportunity for ministry leaders to “Refresh.” The 2022 Ministry Life Retreat was a weekend when Jesus was lifted high,...
Ep. 8 – Introducing: BCI Pastor Cohorts
Episode 8 description In this episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast, I speak with BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus and BCI Associate Director Chris Eller about BCI cohorts, one of the newest initiatives that we have launched with the goal of connecting pastors...
Pastor Retirement Funds Distributed
In case you missed it, BCI pastors and certain church staff members who have a retirement account through Guidestone should have received a small boost to their retirement account. As part of the BCI Expansion Plan, as approved by the BCI Executive Board last year,...
Ep. 7 – Pastor Mission Trips & Ukraine Relief
Episode 7 description In this episode of the Mission Innovate Podcast, BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus joins us to discuss the latest developments regarding the 3-year, 1 million dollar Expansion Plan, which was approved by the BCI executive board in 2021. We cover...
$5k to Ukraine Refugee Ministry – BCI Expansion Plan
$5k to Ukraine Refugee Ministry – BCI Expansion Plan In the ongoing devastation of the war in the Ukraine, BCI has partnered with KBC Ministries in Moldova. Through the BCI Expansion Plan, we have contributed $5,000 to support the refugee relief efforts in Moldova, a...
New Church Launch – Ankeny Gospel Church
On Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, Ankeny Gospel Church launched Sunday worship services at the Ankeny Public Library to reach their community with the gospel and make disciples of Christ. Launching with Energy & Excitement Church Planting Pastor Parker McGoldrick said...
Chris Eller to Take New Job, Move to Part Time at BCI
Chris Eller to Take New Job, Move to Part-Time at BCI Since 2018, Chris has been serving BCI by taking care of BCI administration, leading events, and bringing together many pastors and church leaders in BCI events and meetings. Chris has recently taken a new position...
Ep. 6 – New Role for Chris Eller
Episode 6 description Since 2018, Chris Eller has been serving BCI in his role as Associate Director by overseeing BCI administration, leading events, and bringing together many pastors and church leaders in BCI events and meetings. In this interview, Chris shares...
Ep. 5 – What’s Great About the Ministry Life Retreat?
Episode 5 description Everyone knows that leading a church is no easy task. We also know that successful leaders prioritize their own mental, physical, and spiritual health and they find the time they need to be encouraged, restored, and refreshed for ministry. That’s...
2022 Disaster Relief Trainings
Starting last year, BCI partnered with the Illinois Baptist State Association for Disaster Relief. This year, interested Iowa churches have the opportunity to participate in Disaster Relief trainings through IBSA. The three DR Training sessions are April 9th, May...
