Lives being changed at UNI, foundations laid in Columbia, Mo – Salt Company Cedar Falls
My name is Matt Snyder, and I have been a discipleship coach for The Salt Company this past spring semester at the University of Northern Iowa. I am now working with TSC as an intern for the summer and fall semester. I would like to share two stories that clearly...
Record-setting Lottie Moon Christmas Offering giving reaches $165.8 million
By Julie McGowan RICHMOND, Va. — In a year when International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union leaders expressed a compelling drive to fulfill the Great Commission, Southern Baptists responded to the charge with resounding support through the 2015 Lottie...
A thank you note from a grateful Collegiate Intern
By Christina Redd, Salt Company Collegiate Intern at Candeo Church, I would first like to thank the BCI churches for providing funds for me and The Salt Company ministry. Financial partners are just as crucial to a ministry, as the people on the front lines. A great...
Pastor Jim Fisher Ordained
By John Shaul, BCI Pastor / Church Support Staff Pastor Jim Fisher at First Baptist Church Lamoni was ordained to the gospel ministry on Sunday May 22. Representatives from other South Central Iowa churches attended the service. He and his wife Charlene have been...
Iowa Campers On Mission serve at Corner Stone Baptist Church in Altoona
By Bev Davis Iowa Campers on Mission (COM) served at Corner Stone Baptist Church in Altoona from May 9-13th. We had a great time doing improvements to the church. The main project was installing new cabinets in the kitchen. We also installed a new storm door, painted...
The Christian struggle with mental illness
Mental illness is not a subject Christians should run from. by Ed Stetzer With frequent high-profile tragedies connected with mental illness, many people, Christians and non-Christians alike are talking about the challenges of mental health. While some stories garner...
Cityscape Church engages Des Moines with City Love Projects
By Sarah Scott Cityscape is a church that is seeking to change the culture of Des Moines for the glory of God. We believe that the Church should influence the culture and not culture influencing the church. One of the ways that we are trying to influence culture at...
MEMORIAL DAY: Jimmy Connelly’s greatest honor
By Jim Burton ST. GEORGE, S.C. (BP) -- An estimated 3.6 million Americans fought in the Pacific Theatre in World War II, overcoming brutal encounters on island after island against Japanese soldiers burrowed into the hillsides. The late Jimmy Connelly was one of those...
State of the State: a mid-year update
By Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer Last Saturday our executive board met and finished the final annual review of Baptist Convention of Iowa’s three major ministry areas: Church Starting, Church Support, Community Transformation. We are due for a mid-year...
Puzzle pieces falling into place at the Salt Company Ames
By Kaylee Hunting Each spring semester Salt Company begins its leadership push. Current student leaders as well as the staff encourage Salt Company students to apply for Salt Company Leadership through multiple avenues. It is announced from the stage during our...
