Molly Wierck – Thank You for Your Service!
After two years of faithful service, Molly Wierck will be transitioning out of her role as Administrative Assistant at the end of 2024. Molly joined the BCI staff in early 2023 and has been responsible for a wide range of tasks, including coordinating BCI events,...
IMB: Strengthen Your Church’s Global Mission in 2025
Access New Tools and Training from the International Mission BoardOur churches are passionate about making an impact in international missions, but it’s not always easy to do from Iowa. The International Mission Board (IMB) is our top partner, equipping every BCI...
Daniel Project Trip Report: Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan
BCI Team Visits Central Asia to Advance Daniel Project Partnerships From November 17th to 27th, a team from the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) traveled to Central Asia to deepen relationships and advance partnerships through the Daniel Project. These development...
Pastor Marriage Retreats: Strengthen Your Marriage in 2025
Marriage Adventure Retreats for BCI Pastors & Wives This past October, six BCI pastor-wife couples gathered with Eric and Jenny Schumacher for a meaningful marriage retreat hosted by Developing Great Relationships in Pella, Iowa. From Friday evening to Saturday...
Recommended Reading for First (and 60th) Year Pastors
Recommended Reading for First (and 60th) Year Pastors by Eric Schumacher, BCI Pastoral Ministry Director Recently, a brother asked my recommendation on what to read in his first year as a pastor. I thought it was a great question. So, I extended the question to some...
VIDEO: Ed Gregory • Closing Remarks
Watch a video replay of Ed Gregory’s powerful closing address from the 2024 BCI Annual Meeting, celebrating 58 years of faithful ministry. We recently celebrated 10 years of service from BCI Pastoral Ministry Team member, Ed Gregory. This is actually the second time...
22 More Trained in Grimes for Iowa Disaster Relief
22 Trained for Iowa DR The recent Iowa Disaster Relief (Iowa DR) Training on November 8th and 9th in Grimes, Iowa, was a significant success, marking the best training event for Iowa DR to date. Led by Iowa DR Director Gared Shaffer, the event brought together 28...
Report: The 2024 BCI Ministry Conference, Pastors Conference, & Annual Meeting
Last weekend, the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) held its 2024 Annual Meeting, a time of fellowship, equipping, and encouragement for pastors and church leaders across the state. This year’s event, held on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, featured three key...
Thank You, Chase Abner, for 8 Years of Service
Thank You, Chase Abner, for 8 Years of Service We are saddened to announce that, as of November 1, 2024, Chase Abner will step down as Lead Church Planting Catalyst in Iowa for NAMB and BCI. This change comes as part of a strategic reorganization by NAMB, which is...
2024AM: Iowa WMU Annual Gathering – Open to All Women Attendees
Iowa WMU Annual GatheringSaturday, November 2nd • 12:30pm-2:30pm The Iowa Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) invites all women attending the 2024 BCI Annual Meeting to join the Iowa WMU Annual Gathering. This year, the WMU meeting will take place immediately following the...
