How Can BCI Help YOU Take Your Next Step in
Multiplying Disciples, Churches, & Mission?
We believe that we can do more for the gospel by partnering together. One of the ways BCI strives to accelerate gospel ministry is by providing resources for church leaders. In addition to the fellowship of partnering with like minded church leaders to do greater ministry (see last week’s post about the many reasons to join BCI), there are many advantages and practical benefits to affiliating with BCI.
For Churches
We believe that the local church is God’s plan A for reaching all nations with the gospel. BCI supports church leadership teams through resources and coaching to accelerate church health, discipleship, leadership development, and gospel-centered vision. Here are a few of the many benefits available to BCI partner churches:
1. Church Strategy & Vision Coaching
• Church Unique Team Vision Process
• StratOp Team Strategy Coaching2. Church Planting Partnership
• Church Planter Assessment & Training
• 4 Years of Financial Support for Church Plant3. Leadership Development
• Tuition scholarship at SBC seminaries
• $100 conference scholarships for 10 youth4. Church Health Support
• Pulpit Supply
• Church Conflict Resolution5. Revitalization & Replanting Assistance
• Unstuck Church Online Courses
• Transition Coaching6. Communications & Outreach
• Communications & Website Coaching
• Ministry Grants through Iowa Ministry Fund
For Pastors & Leaders
Pastors and church leaders are the ones on the front lines of ministry fulfilling the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. BCI exists to help church leaders move forward in multiplying disciples, churches, and mission. Here are a few of the many benefits for BCI pastors & church leaders:
1. Personal Finances Coaching
• Ramsey+ Personal Finance Membership (Free for Pastors for 90 days)
2. Retirement Benefits
• Guidestone Retirement Account
• Retirement Benefit for Pastors ($240/year)3. Insurance Benefits
• Disability Benefit
• Life Insurance Benefit4. Peer Learning Groups
• Peer Learning Groups
• Pastor Cohorts5. Continuing Education Opportunities
• Workshops & Conferences
• Funds for Conferences or Classes ($400/year)6. Pastoral development
• LifePlan Coaching Process
• Overseas Missions Vision Trip Scholarships
Don’t go it alone. Partner with like minded churches to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ together.
P.S. Do you know a like minded church that would be a good candidate for affiliating with BCI?
Register Now for the 2021 BCI ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th • 9:00AM–3:00PM • GRACE CHURCH, DES MOINES, IOWA
Iowa Southern Baptists will be gathering on November 6th for the 2021 BCI Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity for Iowa church leaders to celebrate what God is doing and partner together to reach more people for Christ.
