Officers to be nominated during the 2018 BCI Annual Meeting

Nominee: Jim Parker

Church: Sojourn Church, Council Bluffs

Years of Service in Current Pastorate: 8 years

Previous Service

I am nominating Jim Parker because I believe he is a good candidate for the position of president. He has faithfully served on the BCI Executive Board since 2013. Jim served our country in the US Air Force for 20 years. He is skilled and experienced in servant-hood and leadership.

In ministry, Jim has led students as a Youth Pastor for 25 years. He planted and now pastors Sojourn Church. His wisdom and experience are sought after by many as he also serves on the Heartland Church Network Board, the Heartland Christian School Board, and the Pottawattamie County School Safety and Security Task Force. His real strength though is his capacity to love and to lead people in ministry. He is training young pastors, teaching in school, and leading his congregation to minister effectively to the people of Council Bluffs.

Nominator: Pastor Robert Knight, New Birth Baptist Church, Ames

Nominee: Pastor Todd Stiles

Church: First Family Church, Ankeny

Years of Service in Current Pastorate: 14 years

Previous Service

It will be my privilege to place in nomination the name of Pastor Todd Stiles, of First Family Church in Ankeny, for the office of 1st Vice-President of the Baptist Convention of Iowa. Todd has been the pastor of First Family since it was planted in Partnership with the BCI 14 years ago. He is a proven leader, conscientious pastor and teacher, and a devoted family man. He and his wife Julie have four grown children and seven grandchildren.

Pastor Todd has previously served as the 2^nd Vice President of the Convention, and in this role has participated in the Executive Board and leadership structure. He is committed to church growth and church planting and acts as one of the Church Based – Church Planting Catalysts. Todd is respected among his fellow pastors and community leaders, and is an effective mentor to young pastors. He is also currently serving as our Iowa representative on the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is an innovative servant leader and a team player, who will serve us well.

Nominator: Eric Trout, Lead Pastor/Planter, Restoration Church

Nominee: Michael Felkins

Church: Grand Avenue Baptist Church, Ames

Years of Service in Current Pastorate: 9 ½ Years

Previous Service

Michael Felkins is a servant of Jesus Christ, a faithful husband and father, and a devoted pastor. He prioritizes the ministry of the local church. He faithfully teaches the Bible, showing his congregation how the Gospel applies to life.

Pastor Felkins leads his church to generously support the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Convention of Iowa. He cares for, encourages, cooperates with, and associates with BCI pastors. He leads and participates in missions efforts to build evangelistic relationships with unreached peoples (both international and local).

Pastor Felkins’ leadership is shaped by robust biblical conviction and a humility that is willing to listen to, learn from, and partner with others. As such, he will serve the BCI well.

Nominator: Eric Schumacher, Associate Pastor at Grand Avenue Baptist, Ames