What is Iowa WMU? – WMU Part 1
What is WMU? Since 1888, WMU (Woman’s Missionary Union), an auxiliary to the Southern Baptist Convention, has been serving SBC churches and providing ways for those churches to cooperate in accomplishing the Great Commission. "Everything we do in WMU is for the sake...
Abuse Response Helpline Launched
The SBC Abuse Response Helpline is now live! This new ministry service is designed to deliver gospel-focused support for survivors and ministry leaders through a collaborative partnership between the SBC Executive Committee and the Evangelical Council for Abuse...
How to Participate in the 2025 Iowa Missions Offering
How to participate in the 2025 Iowa Missions Offering The need for local churches to meet tangible needs and expand gospel-centered ministry in our communities is as great as ever. Through the Iowa Missions Offering (IMO), we partner together as BCI churches to...
2025 Iowa Ministry Fund – Apply by September 1st
2025 Application Period Ends Sept 1st While the application for the Iowa Ministry Fund is open year-round, the primary application period will end on September 1st, 2025. After this time, applications will be processed, evaluated, and grants awarded while funds...
ADF Church & Ministry Alliance – Protect Your Church’s Freedoms
Join the ADF Church & Ministry Alliance BCI Executive Director Tim Lubinus recently attended the annual gathering of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a trusted Christian legal ministry that actively equips local churches—like yours—to stand strong in today’s...
Pop-Up Church at the County Fair
Calvary Baptist Church in Glenwood set up a "Pop-Up Church" at the Mills County Fair over the weekend. The booth outreach showcased several of the church’s ministries, engaging many neighbors from around Mills County with kindness and conversation. Volunteers offered...
In Memory – Pastor Lloyd Eaken
Remembering the Life & Ministry of Pastor Lloyd Eaken On July 1st, 2025, one of our own, Pastor Lloyd Eaken of Fairview Baptist Church in Anamosa, Iowa was called home to be with his Lord. Lloyd Eaken served as a pastor for more than 40 years. He retired from...
Science Camp Sparks Faith in Winterset
Where Science Meets Scripture – "Science Camp" at New Bridge Church, Winterset In place of a traditional VBS, New Bridge Church in Winterset has hosted a unique "Science Camp" for the past few summers, an outreach to all kids in the Winterset community. “We wanted to...
Survey: BCI Annual Meeting Breakout Topics
2025AM – Suggest a Topic for Breakouts! Each year, the BCI Ministry Conference brings church leaders from across Iowa together for a Friday filled with encouragement, connection, and practical training before our Annual Meeting. This year’s conference is on Friday,...
