Discipleship Roadtrip – Tim Kimberley, Sacred Mission Church
Thanks for joing us on the Discipleship Roadtrip! Hey there, pastors and church leaders! We’re headed out for the Discipleship Roadtrip, visiting churches around the state to ask the question, "What’s working in discipleship today?" Each church is responding to the...
Joy & Unity for Our City: Outreach Event at Southern Hills in Sioux City
Sioux City's Southern Hills Baptist Church hosted a fantastic outreach event in July – the Family Fest Block Party. They hoped for 100 attendees, but were thrilled to welcome 174 people from all walks of life. They spread the word about the event through social media,...
Thank You, Chris Eller!
Saying Goodbye to Chris Eller After 6 Years at BCI It's with gratitude that we share that Chris Eller has decided to leave his part-time role at BCI (Baptist Convention of Iowa) to focus entirely on his position as the Executive Director at Ruth Harbor Ministries...
Welcoming Dr. Cory Gonyo: A New Addition to the BCI Pastor & Church Connection Team
Dr. Cory Gonyo – NEW PART-TIME ROLE with PCCT We are excited to introduce Dr. Cory Gonyo, who has joined the Baptist Convention of Iowa's (BCI) Pastor & Church Connection Team (PCCT) in a part-time capacity. As of August 1st, Pastor Cory will begin his role of...
Thank You, Chris Mavity! – A Testament of Service and Character
Chris Mavity Transitioning Off BCI Staff After Serving as Leadership & Ministry Development Coach Since Fall 2021 As the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI) navigates a season of change, it is with deep appreciation and heartfelt gratitude that we take this...
New Church Plant Strives to “Love Our City” – Generations Church
Serving with Purpose: Spreading the Gospel through Acts of Love Generations Church in Cedar Falls Iowa has made serving their community part of their DNA since before they planted and opened their doors just six months ago.. They believe that serving people is the...
Celebrating New Leadership: Ordination Service at Calvary Baptist Indianola
On Sunday, July 9th, Calvary Baptist Church in Indianola held an important event – the pastor ordination service for Pastor Alex Pietsch. We rejoice with local churches whenever new leaders step up, and we are particularly grateful for those called by God to serve as...
Ep. 24 – Every Member A Minister – Matt Heerema
Episode 24 Description "We're all here to help each other be reconciled to God. We're all here to comfort one another. We all here to encourage one another. We're all here to equip one another in the faith." – Matt Heerema, Lead Pastor at Stonebrook Church in Ames...
Ep. 23 – Leadership As Service – Matt Heerema
Episode 23 Description Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. This interview expands on his helpful teaching from the May 2023 Lunch & Learn event: The 3 Circles of Church Teams. In this engaging...
Leading Church Teams – Pt 1: Leadership As Service
An Interview on Church Team Leadership Check out this insightful audio interview with Pastor Matt Heerema from Stonebrook Church in Ames. In this engaging discussion, Pastor Matt shares his expertise on the fundamentals of leading a team in church ministry. Learn how...
