$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...
New Online Giving Service
We are excited to roll out a new online giving service to improve your experience as a generous supporter of BCI. Our new service, called Bloomerang, is available now at the BCI giving webpage. Since the beginning of the church, Christians haven collected their...
New Pastor: Gared Shaffer
Solid Rock Baptist Church in Wapello, Iowa has called Gared Shaffer as their pastor. Pastor Gared was installed as full-time pastor on January 16th. Prior to accepting the role, he completed an MDiv degree online through Southern Seminary. Path to Ministry Gared grew...
Israel Becerra Adoption
On February 28, Israel and Paola Becerra Ledesma welcomed two daughters, Joy (4) and Grace (2), to their family through adoption. Israel is pastor of Kairos Church in Marshalltown and Hispanic Baptist Church in Waterloo. He also serves as Church Planting Catalyst for...
Tornado Response & Relief in Central Iowa
Tornado Relief in Central Iowa In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that passed through central and eastern Iowa, BCI churches are stepping up to provide hope, encouragement, support, and relief. Disaster Relief at New Bridge Church in Winterset Even though...
