Sojourn Church Block Party draws neighbors together
By Christopher McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader Sojourn Church in Council Bluffs held a block party on August 11, 2018 to meet and get to know the neighborhood as well as introduce them to our plans to start a "community group" at a members house in that area. ...
In Central Asia, Defne shares her faith boldly, faithfully despite struggles
By IMB Staff Two years ago, Defne* got her hands on a Bible. The love of a Father-God attracted her — it was foreign to anything she had ever experienced in her 22 years of life. Abandoned by her parents, Defne grew up with her grandmother and the constant reminder...
Three Rivers hosts Totally Free Family Fun Fair
When we planted Three Rivers Community Church 2 ½ years ago, we realized that there was a spot for us in this town to do outreaches that speak to families with young children, as that is a large demographic in Carlisle. We’re certainly not the first church to bring in...
Reaching the next generation of Iowa’s Hispanic communities
Church planter Israel Becerra knows the importance of reaching the next generation of Iowa's Hispanic communities. That is why he led his two church plants to host Vacation Bible Schools in their communities. A financial grant from the Baptist Convention of Iowa...
Des Moines Salt Company welcomes back students as Cottage Grove Church celebrates two year anniversary
As the school year is starting back up in Des Moines at Drake University Salt DSM threw a welcome to campus party on the first Saturday night that students were back. This party serves a variety of goals but mainly with the intention of helping freshmen connected with...
Salt Company Iowa City kicks off another school year
By Shannon Ness The culture of Iowa City is known to be set by the party scene associated with college students. However, each year it seems clear that God is redefining it as a place where college students gather to worship His Son Jesus Christ. Hubbard Park is a...
Kickoff Events a success at the Salt Company Ames
By Kourtney Vier, Salt Ministry Leader The Salt Company of Cornerstone Church in Ames kicked off its fall ministry with the Freshman Kickoff, August 19th and our Salt Company Fall Kick Off, August 23rd. At the first event, we had about 1,000 freshmen join us on...
South Asian believers partner with Southern Baptists for healthy church leadership
A man sells limes in a fruit market in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. It is one of the world’s largest cities, with a population nearing 20 million in the metropolitan area. It is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. South Asia has the...
Thousands attend Kickoff Events at the Salt Company Ames
August has been fast paced and thrilling at Salt Company in Ames. Big ministry events included the Freshman Kickoff, gospel follow-ups, and the overall Salt Kickoff. We saw God do some exciting things in each of these areas. The staff and leadership team have been...
Pakistani believer shares gospel with faith, fervor in Europe
By IMB Staff Waseem* could never be accused of lacking passion. Having grown up in a Christian family in Pakistan, Waseem often defended his faith in heated religious debates with Muslims on the streets of Lahore. He brought his fervor with him to southern Europe,...
