Intent to Nominate BCI Officers
Officer nominations can be made through October 11th in preparation for the BCI Annual Meeting (November 2nd). A written statement of 150 words or less may be submitted with the nomination. A valid nomination must be made by a registered messenger for a nominee who is...
Heartland Men’s Retreat Report: Strength in Weakness
Eric Schumacher, BCI Pastoral Ministry Director, recently had the privilege of speaking at the 2024 Men's Retreat hosted by Pastor Gene Stockton and Men's Ministry Coordinator Dan Evert at Heartland Community Baptist Church. In this article, Eric reflects on the...
A New Semester, A Renewed Purpose – College Kickoff Reports
The fall semester kicked off with incredible momentum for college ministries across Iowa, as college ministries welcomed thousands of students to their first gatherings. From Des Moines to Cedar Rapids to Ames to Dubuque to Iowa City, these events were filled with...
Campus Impact: A Year of Harvest in Iowa’s College Ministries
BCI College Ministries Engage 12,000 Students and See 320 Professions of FaithRecently compiled statistics show 320 college students made professions of faith in Christ through BCI-affiliated college ministries during the 2023-2024 school year. The report also shows...
Equipping Preachers: Highlights from the 2024 BCI Preaching Workshop
Insights & highlights from the 2023 preaching workshop On Friday, August 23rd, 25 pastors convened at First Family Church in Ankeny for the 2024 BCI Preaching Workshop. Dr. Steven Smith provided a comprehensive session on "Preaching the Parables," offering...
Honoring Ed Gregory – 10 Years of Service at BCI
Honoring 10 Years of Faithful Service Celebrating Ed Gregory's Impact on the Baptist Convention of Iowa This August marks a significant milestone for the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI), and for Ed Gregory, a treasured member of the BCI Pastoral Ministry Team. Ed's...
Wrapping Up Disaster Relief in Spencer
Major Progress in Iowa Disaster Relief Iowa Disaster Relief (IowaDR) recently concluded a significant effort in Spencer and surrounding Northwest Iowa communities after extensive flooding. For the first time in a while, our disaster relief trailer was back in action,...
LifeChange Church Celebrates New Facility Grand Opening
On Sunday, July 28th, LifeChange Church in Des Moines celebrated the Grand Opening of a new worship location. Their new space, which they share with NorthBridge Event Center, is in northeast Des Moines. The event marked the beginning of an exciting chapter for the...
Applying the Timeless Wisdom of Parables in Today’s World
Applying the Timeless Wisdom of Parables in Today’s World: Preaching Workshop with Dr. Steven Smith Parables, with their timeless wisdom and profound lessons, remain incredibly relevant in today's world. How can you draw connections in your sermons between these...
Resources to Prevent Abuse in Your Church
How Safe Are Our Churches? Abuse Prevention Resources Creating a safe and secure environment is crucial for churches aiming to foster a gospel-centered community where everyone can feel secure. As scripture calls us to protect the vulnerable, it’s essential to be...
