Love INC Community Vision Gathering Report
Bringing Churches Together to Serve Des MoinesEarlier this month, nearly 80 pastors, church members, and ministry leaders gathered at Park Church in Des Moines—a Love INC Church Partner—for the Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) Community Vision Gathering. The...
Event Report – 2025 NAMB Evangelism Training
NAMB training equips Iowa churches for lasting impact Event Report: NAMB Evangelism Training – April 1, 2025 On April 1st, nearly 120 pastors and church leaders gathered at First Family Church in Ankeny for a practical, hands-on training aimed at helping churches...
Iowa DR Report – March 2025 – Missouri Tornado Cleanup
Iowa Disaster Relief Volunteers Assist with Missouri Tornado Cleanup Iowa Disaster Relief (Iowa DR) volunteers recently served in Rolla, Missouri, responding to tornado damage that impacted several areas across the state. As part of the Southern Baptist Convention’s...
Seminary Tuition Scholarship Recipients
The Baptist Convention of Iowa is investing in the future of the church by offering seminary tuition scholarships to students from BCI churches. These scholarships support full-time seminary students who are actively serving in a local church ministry. Through the...
Men Gather to Thrive at 2025 Iowa Men’s Conference
THRIVE • Abundant Life in 3D Over 275 men from more than 30 churches across Iowa gathered at Cornerstone Community Church in Chariton for the 2025 22Long Men’s Conference. The theme, THRIVE: Abundant Life in 3D, encouraged men to grow deeper in their faith and...
Small Church USA – Meeting Report & Next Steps
Small Church USA Cohorts: A Pathway to Health for Iowa Pastors & Churches On February 13, pastors from across Iowa gathered for an informational Zoom call to learn more about Small Church USA and the potential for launching Healthy Church Revitalization Cohorts in...
2024 Highlights
2024 Highlights & Resources for Pastors & Church Leaders Celebrate the victories and discover the tools to strengthen your ministry. As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the ways God has worked through our churches and leaders...
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ed Gregory
Celebration of Life Service We invite all who were touched by Ed’s life and ministry to join us. Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 Location: Immanuel Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids (1900 F Ave NW) Visitation: 10:00am to 12:00pm Service: 12:00pm, followed by a meal It is...
Submit your 2024 Annual Church Profile
The 2024 ACP Form Has Been Mailed to Your Church! Now is the time to submit your information for your 2024 Annual Church Profile (ACP). ACP Forms have been mailed to all BCI churches. Take the time to complete the mailed form in print format, or complete the form...
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Simeon’s story reminds us where true hope is found—in Christ. by Eric Schumacher, BCI Pastoral Ministry DirectorDecember 31 is a day for looking. Looking back at what the last year was. Looking forward to what the new year will be. For some, such looking produces...
