The 2020 Iowa Men’s Conference helped men “fight the good fight”
The Iowa Men’s Conference is an annual gathering in multiple locations across the state to help men "Go the distance in the ring of life." This year's event, called "12 Rounds," was held in three locations: Ankeny, Cedar Rapids, and Chariton. Ankeny Men's...
Date Night Outreach Event a huge success at Stonebridge Church in Boone
by Joey Weber, Associate Pastor at Stonebridge Church We had 70 adults in attendance for the second year of our "Date Night" outreach event and another 30 for an "Intentional Parenting" event the following morning. This was an incredible event where we were able to...
Advancing the Gospel at the Midwest Leadership Summit
The Midwest Leadership Summit (MLS) is a three-day event for pastors and church leaders from SBC state convention around the Midwest. The summit was hosted in Springfield, Illinois, as a partnership between nine state baptist conventions representing 12 states. STRONG...
Salt Company Iowa City celebrates fruitful semester
By Olivia Ginther, The Salt Company Coordinator Iowa City Before everyone left for Christmas break Salt Company staff and leadership gathered for our Leader’s Celebration. We reflected on the faithfulness of the Lord throughout the previous semester. Students shared...
Trouts welcome new addition
Eric and Anna Trout welcomed Knox Elliot to their family via adoption in December. He was born on December 26, 2019, but is now a new member of the Iowa Baptist family. Eric is the lead planter of Restoration Church in Adel. Restoration Church launched in August of...
VIDEO: Who’s Your One? Rally on March 29th
https://vimeo.com/336181549 Who's Your One is coming to Iowa! Join Johnny Hunt for a time of teaching, worship and prayer as we ignite you and your church’s passion for evangelism. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT
Karaoke Christmas
By: Sadee Whitfield The Freshman Christmas party was announced as a formal dress party, with attire specified as “prom dress or suit and tie.” The event kicked off with a fine dining experience at none other than McDonald’s on the main street. Right away the night was...
New SBC guide released to help churches prevent abuse
by Tom Strode NASHVILLE (BP) -- Churches may access a new resource produced by a Southern Baptist partnership to provide guidance on preventing sexual abuse and providing care for survivors of such abuse. The Sexual Abuse Advisory Group and the Ethics & Religious...
College Students Fostering Mission Through Christmas at The Good Life College Ministry, UNI
by Dirk Wiese, Pastor, Redeemer Church As the Fall semester comes to a close our ministry doesn’t cross the finish line until the end of finals week and our annual Christmas Party. We use this as an opportunity to gather as a community, invite the people in our lives,...
Christmas Fair at Cottage Grove Church draws a crowd
The 11:30 service on December 8th was much busier than expected, but something for which we should have prepared! You see, multiple families that had participated in the Christmas Fair the previous two days - purchasing affordable gifts for their children, receiving...
