The Twelve Disciplines of Christmas
by Christopher McRae, Discipleship Team Leader A Deeper Reason Christmas is about far more than “The Wee Baby Jesus” born “Away in a Manger.” The story is grander than an event that occurred “Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains.” “He Whom Joyous Shepherds Praised” did not...
Transitions at the Friendship Baptist Center
Throughout the day, a loud cowbell rings out as an indicator to transition to the next station during summer camp at the Center. Everyone, campers and leaders alike, instinctively move to the next awaiting task. Well, the bell is now ringing for the Center itself!...
50 new missionaries appointed in IMB Sending Celebration
By Julie McGowan Bob and Melanee Gallina invested 18 years in leading The Church at Green Hills in La Habra, California. They lived in a comfortable house that was a home base for their children, who are missionaries overseas. After retirement, they planned to serve...
IMB celebrates balanced budget, increase in missionary force
By Julie McGowan International Mission Board trustees celebrated a balanced budget, unanimously approving the 2017 budget during their Nov. 10-11 meeting near Richmond, Virginia. Trustees also appointed 50 new missionaries during a Sending Celebration. Scott Harris,...
Baptist Global Response encourages generosity on #GivingTuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—On Nov. 29, Baptist Global Response (BGR) will join individuals and organizations across the world as they celebrate #GivingTuesday. BGR is a Southern Baptist humanitarian aid organization that focuses on international disaster relief and community...
2016 Annual Meeting – Friendship Baptist Center Report
By Jon & Mindy Jamison The Friendship Baptist Center has a long history of more than 30 years of ministry engagement in poverty-impacted communities in Des Moines. All of these years have come under the direction and financial support of the Baptist...
2016 Annual Meeting – Iowa Baptists continue commitment to 50/50 CP split and pledge $100,000 to help the most vulnerable in Iowa
By Jon Olsen, BCI Communications Coordinator Messengers and guests from across Iowa met on November 5th, 2016 for the 21st annual meeting of the Baptist Convention of Iowa(BCI). 142 messengers from 57 churches were seated for the meeting following a recommendation and...
2016 Annual Meeting – History Report
By Joseph W. Needham, Ph.D. Chair A cursory examination of Iowa Southern Baptists over the previous year indicates that the Lord Jesus Christ utilizes the Baptist Convention of Iowa to accomplish various objectives regarding our reaching the Hawkeye State for His...
2016 Annual Meeting – Disaster Relief Report
By Dave and Jeanne Wedekind, Co-Directors We have entered into a partnership with Baptist Convention of Iowa to lead in Disaster Relief. We are currently the co-directors for Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and will continue in that position. This partnership...
2016 Annual Meeting – Church/Pastor Support Report
By John Shaull and Ed Gregory, Church /Pastor Support Staff The Church/Pastor Support Staff has been given the opportunity to work with the existing Baptist Convention of Iowa pastors and churches both individually and collectively. It is the purpose of this Staff to...
