James Fisher of Lamoni licensed to the Gospel ministry
James was licensed to the Gospel ministry Sunday August 2, 2015 at First Baptist Lamoni, Iowa. He is excited to follow his Savior in obedience to His call.
Read MoreReligious Liberty Resources Available
Religious liberty is being challenged across our country and in our own state. The Alliance Defending Freedom and the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission have created several resources to equip churches...
Read MoreLife on mission celebrated at Send Conference
by Joe Conway Some quotes from Iowa pastors and ministry leaders who attended the 2015 Send North America Conference: We had a great time at the SEND conference in Nashville. I was encouraged by the passion and direction of the...
Read MoreReligious freedom addressed in survey
by Lisa Cannon Green NASHVILLE (BP) — Americans believe firmly in religious freedom but think atheists are more welcome than Muslims in the United States, Nashville-based LifeWay Research finds. More than 90 percent say...
Read MoreIowa Missions Offering 2015
By Tim Lubinus, BCI Executive Director/Treasurer The focus of the 2015 Iowa Mission Offering (William & Garlinda Hyde Iowa Missions Offering) is Reaching the Next Generation of Iowans for Christ. This year our foundation...
Read MoreIowa Disaster Relief Team Launches Blue Sky Project
The Blue Sky Project is a new program recommended by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) Disaster Relief (DR) Leadership that combines the use of Disaster Relief (DR) equipment and on-the-job training for DR volunteers in...
Read MoreA Millennial’s awakened hope for the SBC
by Paul Dietzel II BATON ROUGE, La. (BP) — One of the most regrettable legacies of the Millennial generation will be the forfeiture of many of the great institutions and traditions bequeathed to us in trust. To be sure, no...
Read MoreThe Church Planter’s Library
by Thomas L. Law, III Every church planter deals with a multitude of issues besides the weekly task of preparing compelling sermons. I would like to explore some of those issues through books which will help the church planter...
Read MoreIowa Disaster Relief volunteers support mud-out teams in Creston, Iowa
Creston, Iowa has been hit hard with heavy rains and straight line winds causing a lot of damage to homes. by Frank McCrary, Director for Iowa Disaster Relief The Union County Emergency Manager contacted BCI Disaster Relief and...
Read MoreForward from Conversion: how we can focus on spiritual growth and transformation
Making converts is essential, but the job isn’t finished until those converts are discipled. By Ed Stetzer One of the most exciting moments within the life of a church is when someone comes to know Jesus Christ as Savior....
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2026 BCI Annual Meeting
Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 am - Saturday, November 7 @ 1:30 pm at Grace Church Des MoinesSEND Network Residency Builder – Dec 1-2
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1:30 pm - Wednesday, December 2 @ 3:30 pm at First Family Church AnkenyFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
February 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at All Nations Baptist ChurchFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
February 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Restoration Church
2026 BCI Annual Meeting
Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 am - Saturday, November 7 @ 1:30 pm at Grace Church Des MoinesSEND Network Residency Builder – Dec 1-2
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1:30 pm - Wednesday, December 2 @ 3:30 pm at First Family Church AnkenyFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 22 – Iowa City
February 22, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at All Nations Baptist ChurchFortify: Abuse Prevention & Response Training – Feb 23 – Adel
February 23, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Restoration ChurchBCI NEWSLETTER
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