New Pastor at Madison Baptist: Jesse Gnann
Pastor Jesse Gnann was called as pastor of Madison Baptist Church, Fort Madison Iowa on Sunday, June 27th. The vote was unanimous and he began in his pastoral role on Sunday, July 18th. Pastor Jesse and his family have lived in Fort Madison for the past 8 years. Jesse...
BCI Executive Board Approves Expanded Vision Plan
Additional $1 million over next 3 years to develop key priorities On Thursday, July 8th, the BCI Executive Board approved the BCI “Expansion Plan” to multiply disciples, churches, and missions among BCI affiliated churches. The approved plan provides for an...
Gospel and Gratitude at Salt Cedar Falls
by Stephen Jones, Salt Company College Director at Candeo Church, Cedar Falls We have so many reasons to be thankful for the ministry opportunities and the ministry supporters that we have this year. We are humbled by the support, encouragement and regular prayer for...
Summer Salvation at Salt Ankeny
by Callie Owensby, Salt Resident at Keystone Church, Ankeny On a sticky June evening, under the sinking sun and surrounded by the hum of bugs, we gathered on blankets and lawn chairs for our first Salt Company service of the summer. People came early to toss bags,...
New Pastor: Grant Brown in Crossroad Earlham
Crossroad Church in Earlham has called Grant Brown to serve as pastor and minister of Jesus Christ. Pastor Grant was installed during the Sunday worship service at Crossroad last Sunday, July 18th. Grant and his wife Karissa are from Springfield, Missouri and Pastor...
Receive Up to $1,000 for Fall Outreach Events
Is your church planning an outreach event for this fall? Submit your event for an Evangelism and Outreach Grant to receive a 50% matching grant up to $1,000. Have a BCI church story to share? We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the work God...
Iowa Ministry Fund Deadline is July 31st
The deadline for the Iowa Ministry Fund is quickly approaching. Apply now for matching funds to support gospel-centered ministries meeting needs in YOUR community. Have a BCI church story to share? We love to share stories of BCI churches and draw attention to the...
1st Anniversary at Berean Bible Church in Manchester
Berean Bible Church in Manchester, Iowa was launched one year ago in July, 2020. Though there have been ups and downs throughout the last year, Pastor Jake Hahnemann is encouraged and excited about where God will take their church next. Not a Typical Church Plant...
Churches Co-host Parenting Conference in Grimes
Two BCI churches in Grimes, Harvest Bible Chapel and Crossroads Community Church, partnered together for an event titled "Empowered Parenting – From Surviving to Thriving." This was the first parenting conference that they have co-hosted in Grimes. Partnering Together...
SBC Adopts Vision 2025
On June 15, the 2021 SBC messengers adopted Vision 2025 as amended – a call to reach every person for Jesus Christ in every town, every city, every state, and every nation. Vision 2025 was presented to the convention by Executive Committee President, Dr. Ronnie Floyd....
