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...
The FAMiLY LEADER Leadership Summit
Saturday, July 9 9am – 6pm Doors open at 8am Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (Formerly Vets Auditorium) 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa The Family Leadership Summit 2016: Spiritual Revival in the Home, Church & Government The 5th annual Family...
What do you do this summer? Five thoughts.
By Chris McRae, BCI Discipleship Team Leader Small groups typically enter a new season when they come to the end of May. Culture tends to revolve around school terms so it’s natural for us to follow suit. Schedules are being adjusted and the daily flow of life is...
Dave Miller announced as Pastors’ Conf. nominee
by David Roach ST. LOUIS (BP) -- Dave Miller, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa, will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors' Conference, according to an announcement by Indiana pastor Todd Benkert. Benkert, a...
Live and Finish Well with a Life Plan
by Matt Soderstrum I read a concerning article in Leadership Journal entitled “Hard Job, High Calling”. Being a pastor can be a daunting job. On call 24 hours a day. Conflict in the church A job description that does not fit High demands Long work weeks Little margin...
