22 More Trained in Grimes for Iowa Disaster Relief
22 Trained for Iowa DR The recent Iowa Disaster Relief (Iowa DR) Training on November 8th and 9th in Grimes, Iowa, was a significant success, marking the best training event for Iowa DR to date. Led by Iowa DR Director Gared Shaffer, the event brought together 28...
Report: The 2024 BCI Ministry Conference, Pastors Conference, & Annual Meeting
Last weekend, the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) held its 2024 Annual Meeting, a time of fellowship, equipping, and encouragement for pastors and church leaders across the state. This year’s event, held on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, featured three key...
Thank You, Chase Abner, for 8 Years of Service
Thank You, Chase Abner, for 8 Years of Service We are saddened to announce that, as of November 1, 2024, Chase Abner will step down as Lead Church Planting Catalyst in Iowa for NAMB and BCI. This change comes as part of a strategic reorganization by NAMB, which is...
2024AM: Iowa WMU Annual Gathering – Open to All Women Attendees
Iowa WMU Annual GatheringSaturday, November 2nd • 12:30pm-2:30pm The Iowa Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) invites all women attending the 2024 BCI Annual Meeting to join the Iowa WMU Annual Gathering. This year, the WMU meeting will take place immediately following the...
2024AM: Breakouts to Equip YOU for Ministry
The 2024 BCI Ministry Conference will feature several dynamic breakout sessions designed to equip and inspire church leaders. Join us for this year's sessions, where experts in ministry and leadership will share valuable insights and strategies. Ministry Conference...
2024AM: Childcare Deadline Approaching for the 2024 BCI Annual Meeting
We are excited to offer free childcare at the 2024 BCI Ministry Conference & Annual Meeting, ensuring that pastors, wives, and church leaders can participate fully without any childcare concerns. Childcare is available for children ages 6 months through 6th grade...
2024AM: Bring a Book, Take a Book: Ministry Book Exchange
New for this year, we're excited to introduce the Ministry Book Exchange at the 2024 BCI Ministry Conference! This is a fresh opportunity for you to refresh your ministry library or share valuable resources with fellow attendees. Simply bring any lightly used ministry...
Right Now Media – Free for BCI Pastors
Right Now Media – Free for BCI Pastors Through a new partnership with RightNow Media, BCI is able to provide each pastor on staff at a BCI church free personal access to the RightNow library of over 20,000 online Bible studies and video resources. Create your free...
Burmese Pastors Gather in Des Moines
BCI Pastors Ro Sang & Cory Gonyo Lead Training in Des Moines On Tuesday, September 17th, a group of Burmese pastors from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines for their monthly fellowship, led by Pastor Ro Sang from Chin Christian Church. This month's meeting...
Iowa Disaster Relief – Responding to Hurricane Helene
Iowa Disaster Relief (Iowa DR) has been active in multiple disasters this year, but our relief efforts are just getting started. This week, Iowa DR is on the ground in Georgia, helping with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene—a devastating tropical cyclone that swept...
