Pastor Mike Carlson Retiring from New Bridge Church, Winterset
In January, New Bridge Church in Winterset, Iowa celebrated the retirement of their pastor of 21 years, Pastor Mike Carlson. Mike and his wife Shari have been very involved in BCI life for many decades and have served in many ministry roles over the years, leaving a...
Ep. 2 – So, what exactly is the GCBSC?
Episode 2 description In this second episode of the Mission Innovate podcast, we're talking about the Great Commission Baptist State Convention. What exactly is the Great Commission Baptist State Convention? That’s exactly what we discover in this episode. We’ll cover...
NEW: BCI Launches New Podcast
BCI has launched “The Mission Innovate Podcast” a brand new podcast devoted to helping church leaders take their next step to multiply disciples, churches, and mission to fulfill the Great Commission. Episode 1: What are the 5 Values of BCI? In this first episode of...
VIDEO & REPORT: 2022 Midwest Leadership Summit
The Midwest Leadership Summit is an equipping conference for church leaders that takes place every other January in Springfield, Illinois. January 18–20, over 1,000 pastors and church leaders gathered from 12 Midwest states, representing 9 state conventions. Iowa...
2021 BCI Impact Report
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. – Philippians 1:3-5 Whether it was "getting back to normal" or defining the "new...
VIDEO: 75% Goes to SBC Cooperative Program
Beginning January 2022, BCI will send 75% of all contributed funds to the SBC Cooperative Program At the 2021 BCI Annual Meeting, messengers voted to increase Cooperative Program giving to 75%. This means that 75% of every dollar that is contributed to BCI is passed...
Iowa Men’s Conference 2022
NEXT: CHARTING THE COURSE The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering of men across the state of Iowa. Through this one event in multiple locations, we provide men the opportunity to engage together for growth and encouragement through teaching &...
Donate to Disaster Relief for Tornado Victims
Tornado Disaster Relief Does your church want to help offer hope and help during the relief and recovery after the devastating tornadoes in southern states? Consider giving through one of our two partner organizations to provide relief.Working Together to Do More...
VIDEO: ERLC & Brent Leatherwood | 2021 BCI Annual Meeting
The Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) gathered at Grace Church in Des Moines, Nov. 5-6 for its annual meeting and to celebrate 25 years as a state convention.
VIDEO: 2021 Church Planting Update | 2021 Annual Meeting
The Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) gathered at Grace Church in Des Moines, Nov. 5-6 for its annual meeting and to celebrate 25 years as a state convention.
