2025 Mid-Winter Couple's Retreat
Speaker: Dr. Marty Herron
Topic: Family Matters: How God Builds a Family
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Johnston
As it is not required to stay in the hotel for the conference, the cost for a room at the hotel is separate from the conference cost. If you would like to stay at the hotel, please contact Stoney Creek Inn to book your room. We have a room block available until January 9th. You can use the code 2502BAPTIST-1 to book your room online.
Promotional Materials:
Standard PPT Slide
Widescreen PPT Slide
Schedule
Friday
5:30-7:00pm: Check-in & supper on your own
7:00-9:00pm: Session #1
*The conference room is available until 11pm. Enjoy a night out, time in your hotel room, or fellowship with other couples.
Saturday:
*Breakfast on your own
8:30-9:45am: Session #2
9:45-10:30am: Break
10:30am-12:00pm: Session #3
*Lunch on your own & head for home
FBBC Refresh Conference
Register by Friday, December 6 and receive a discount!
A note from Faith Baptist Bible College:
Plan to join us February 4-7, 2025, for the tenth annual Refresh Conference at Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary. Due to space limitations, only registered guests can attend this conference. More information can be found in our FAQ section.
This conference is for all Christian leaders and their spouses. Bring your entire ministry team! Camp directors, pastors, and missionaries will all benefit from this conference!
Find more information, including how to register, here!
Men's Revive
Save the date for Men’s Revive 2025!
Date: August 22-23
Location: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Women's Renew
Save the date for Women’s Renew 2025!
Date: September 5-6
Location: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Speaker: Joan Tillotson
Pastors & Wives Refresh Retreat
Save the date for the Pastors and Wives Refresh Retreat!
Date: October 13-14
Location: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Speaker: Pastor Tom Hlad
FBBC Tales & Treasures
Join us at the Faith Bookstore next Saturday, December 14th at 10:30 am! Get the whole family into the Christmas spirit with a selection read by Josh Boyd from the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. Join us for complimentary drinks and treats while we read a good book together! Help us spread the word—we hope to see you and all your friends there! Below is a graphic you can post and/or use as a PPT slide.
Who: The whole family!
What: Delight of an Old Treasure, A Christmas Carol
When: December 14, 2024 @ 10:30 am
Where: Faith Bookstore (1900 NW 4th St. Ankeny | Nettleton Center, Building #5)
Merry Christmas!
—The Faith Bookstore
More information can be found on the Tales & Treasures Facebook Event Page!
Back On Track 2024
*NEW LOCATION!! Back On Track 2024 will be held at CrossRoad Baptist Church, Ames, with time at Inside Golf & Games, Ames, following the Friday night session.*
Register Students Here!
Register Youth Leaders Here!
An Inside Golf & Games waiver for each teen must be signed by a parent/guardian and brought to Back On Track in order for them to be able to participate in the Inside Golf portion of the event!
More information can be found in the informational letter provided by the IARBC State Youth Committee:
Informational Letter
Promotional Materials:
Full Page Poster
Half Page Flyers
PowerPoint Slide (Standard)
PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
Canticum Novum Fall Concert
Promotional materials can be found on the Canticum Novum website!
Sovereign God is a fall concert that will be presented by the Canticum Novum Chorale & Orchestra at Altoona Regular Baptist Church on November 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. An opportunity for free-will donations will be extended.
Come join us for an evening that will encourage us to depend with confidence upon our "Sovereign God," the One who endured the greatest personal sacrifice to provide for our greatest need and whose good purposes for His children can never be thwarted. [Romans 8:26-39]
Musical Selections:
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed?
Crown Him, the Risen King
Every Knee Shall Bow
Forevermore
Hallelujah! What A Savior!
O Father, You Are Sovereign
What God Ordains Is Always Good
You Alone Are God
Faith Bookstore: Tales & Treasures
“We are excited for November's event! For our older kids, Lynn McCool will be reading a selection from Pilgrim's Progress. For our younger kids, Kathy Fincham will be reading Dangerous Journey: A Story of PIlgrim's Progress, which is an age-friendly version of John Bunyan's classic tale. We would love for you and your kids to join us! Below is a flyer, bulletin insert, and PPT slide to be able to share with your church people. The book reading will be held in the Faith Bookstore (on the campus of Faith Baptist Bible College) at 10:30 am on Saturday, November 9. We look forward to seeing you!” (Faith Bookstore)
Full Page Flyer
Bulletin Insert
Slide
Mark your calendars for future Tales & Treasures Reading Times!
December 14, 2024
January 11, 2025
February 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 12, 2025
May 10, 2025
FBBC Business Leadership Summit
Faith Baptist Bible College will be holding their Business Leadership Summit on October 18-19, 2024. The Business Leadership Summit is intended for Christian leaders that own their own business or manage at least five employees. Faith has designed this event to be an encouragement to Christian business leaders, to create an avenue of networking with like-minded professionals, to help leaders sharpen skills in various aspects of business, and to help attendees grow spiritually through better understanding of Biblical concepts of operating a business. More information may be found on FBBC’s Business Leadership Summit event page!
Refresh: Pastors & Wives Retreat
Location: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Speaker: Pastor Jim Goodew, Grace Baptist Fellowship, Sartell, MN
View an Invitational Video Here
As Pastors and wives, we face many challenges and discouragements as we serve the Lord. There is real value in getting away with others in ministry in order to gain perspective. The Refresh Retreat is an opportunity to refocus upon Jesus, to deepen friendships, to laugh, to cry, to share burdens, and to listen to the cares of others. An opportunity to sing and rejoice in what God is doing. Come and be encouraged and be an encouragement to fellow servants of Christ. —Pastor Ben Hartwig
Schedule: Registration 3:00 p.m. Monday
Retreat ends 3:00 p.m. Tuesday
Cost: $90 Per Couple - IRBC Housing
$45 Per Couple - Own Housing
New Pastor to IARBC Discount - 50% Off
Tales & Treasures @ FBBC Bookstore
The Faith Bookstore is excited to announce it will begin book readings each month for kids of all ages. Our goal in starting this is to cultivate a love for reading and books in young people and provide an inviting and welcoming space to do so. Most months, we will be offering two sections for kids: one that is geared toward younger kids, and one that is for mid-grade to older kids. Often the books read in each section will be age-friendly versions of the same book, or the books will share similar themes.
We are excited that October will be the first month we are hosting this event! Our first reader is an author and FBBC alumnus, Tina Cho. She will be reading her book God’s Little Astronomer. We would love for you and your kids to join us! Attached is a flyer, bulletin insert, and PPT to be able to share with your church people. The book reading will be held in the bookstore at 10:30am on Saturday, October 12. We look forward to seeing you! -Faith Bookstore
Promotional materials are available for you to invite your church family!
PowerPoint Slide
Bulletin Inserts
Flyer
St. Ansgar Baptist Church 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saint Ansgar Baptist Church would like to invite you to their upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration! All who have been part of Saint Ansgar Baptist Church or who have had family in St. Ansgar Baptist Church are invited to attend.
2024 Women's Renew
Promotional Materials:
Informational Letter
Full Page Poster
Half Page Flyer (with schedule)
Standard PowerPoint
Widescreen PowerPoint
Renew 2024
Count It All Joy:
Navigating the Difficulties of Life
Speakers: Brenna Capon, Amber Saylor, & Melissa Whitcher
Hosted by Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Click HERE to register!
2024 Men's Revive
Theme: The Gospel: Believe It, Live It, & Share It
Click HERE to register!
Workshop Speakers and Titles:
Bernie Augsburger—Be A Witness (Acts 1:8)
Dennis Wilkening—Connecting the Local Church to the Local Community
Jason Reynolds—Reviving the Heartland: Breathing New Life into Small Town Churches
Willie Felderman—Living the Gospel in a Media Crazed World
Promotional Materials:
Informational Letter
Full Page Flyer
Half Page Flyer (with schedule)
Standard PowerPoint
Widescreen PowerPoint
Golf Poster & Registration Information
Trap Shoot
Adventureland Rally 2024
Cost: $38 in advance $40 at the Rally - check or cash.
The deadline for advance pricing is Friday, May 11th.
Please make checks payable to: Southeast Iowa Regular Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship
Mail to: First Baptist Church, 401 E. Crestview Circle Bloomfield, IA 52537
Please include the name of the church, contact name & number, and the number of tickets purchased.
**Though the rally is geared towards teens, this event is not restricted to teens and has been enjoyed by people from all walks of life. This year we will meet at Altoona Regular Baptist Church with a large group rally and then travel to Adventureland. The rally will include a few worship songs along with a short but powerful gospel presentation.
Promotional Materials:
Poster
PowerPoint Slide
Ben Everson Concert
Here is an invitation from Calvary Baptist Church in Dysart:
We are having a Ben Everson Trio (wife & son) Concert at Calvary Baptist Church in Dysart Friday, May 17th at 6 PM & want to invite everyone to attend. The concert is free though we will be taking a love offering for him. Ben Everson is a one-man vocal orchestra & a blessing to listen to. Check him out on YouTube or beneverson.com. Hope to see you here! Please let me know if you have any questions. —Pastor Daniel Hartwig
Canticum Novum Spring Concert
Even So, Come is a spring concert that will be presented by the Canticum Novum Chorale & Orchestra at Altoona Regular Baptist Church on May 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. An opportunity for free-will donations will be extended.
Guest artists for the evening are a group of young singers from Southwest Iowa Prairie School in Creston, Iowa and Faith Baptist Church in Cambridge, Iowa. These young musicians recently competed in the MAACS Bible & Fine Arts Competition (Youth Choir Class A) and placed 1st with a #1 rating.
The theme of the concert is the return of Christ and the joys of heaven. Carefully selected music will carry us from the hope of Jesus' promised return for His redeemed people to the wonder of our eternal, heavenly home with Him.
Join us for an evening that will declare the good news of God's salvation and will fill your heart with a longing for the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Visit the Facebook event page to let organizers know that you plan to attend!
Visit the Canticum Novum website to learn more about this event, the Canticum Novum group, and see how you can be involved!
Musical Selections:
E'en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
Every Knee Shall Bow
Face to Face, We Shall Behold Him!
Heavenly Home
How Great Thou Art
In My Father's House
No Night There
The King in His Beauty
We Rest On Thee
Worthy The Lamb
IARBC 2024 Annual Conference
Speaker: Matt Morrell, Senior Pastor Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, MN
Location: Iowa Regular Baptist Camp
Topic: Gospel-Minded Ministry
Workshop Session Options Include:
- Dr. Doug Brown
"What is the purpose of the church? To Transform Society or to Convert Sinners?"
"Understanding and Evaluating Progressive Covenantalism"
- Dr. Jeriah Shank
"Jesus And Gender: A Biblical Theology of Gender and Sexuality from Matthew"
"The Big Three: Same-Sex Attraction- Is It Wrong, How Does It Happen, Can It Change?"
- Rev. Joe Humrichous
“A Practical Theology of Corporate Prayer-Part 1"
“A Practical Theology of Corporate Prayer-Part 2"
- Youth Workers Roundtable
These workshop sessions are available to anyone who works with youth in their church!
- Stacy Hartwig-Wednesday Women’s Workshop
“The Importance of Truth Filled Thinking"
- Joyce Voelker-Thursday Women’s Workshop
“What Missionary Women Wish They Could Tell Their Supporters”
Informational & Promotional Materials:
Invitation letter with housing information (2 pages)
Schedule
Poster
Half page flyer
Standard PowerPoint Slide
Widescreen PowerPoint Slide
Youth Worker’s Roundtable poster
Youth Worker’s Roundtable half-page flyer
Youth Worker’s Roundtable Standard PowerPoint Slide
Youth Worker’s Roundtable Widescreen PowerPoint Slide
Church Protector Security Training at WRBC
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church would like to invite you to their upcoming event!
“Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Waterloo, is hosting a Church Protector Security Training Class in partnership with Triad Security. The training will take place Saturday, April 13th from 8-noon, with a possible second class from 1-5pm. This course is held inside the church and focuses on behavior-based responses for Armed Protectors, including decision making in and around crowds during an active event. It also includes drills for a variety of firearm carry positions and movements to keep your sanctuary safe. The training is conducted with up to 35 participants per class and is open to all skill levels, armed church security, military/veterans, etc. ”
More information can be found on the event page!
Men for Christ Rally
Location: Bethel Baptist Church, Schaumburg, IL
Speaker: Carl Kerby
Discover the Joy of Persecution at the Men For Christ Rally in 2024!
*Image, title and description used from the Men for Christ Rally website.
The Men For Christ rally on March 22-23, 2024, is sure to be a transformative event that challenges men to shift their perspective on persecution. With the theme of "The Joy of Persecution," this rally will show how persecution can actually be a good thing.
It's time to reframe our understanding of persecution and see it as an opportunity for growth and transformation.
In a world that often rejects Christian beliefs, it's easy to see persecution as something negative. However, the Men For Christ rally will show that this is not the case. Persecution can be a catalyst for spiritual growth, deepening our faith and dependence on God.
It's time to see persecution as an opportunity to identify with Christ and stand up for our beliefs, even in the face of opposition.
The rally will feature speakers who have experienced persecution and have emerged stronger in their faith because of it. Attendees will be inspired to see persecution as a chance to grow in character and strengthen their relationship with God. This event will show that it's possible to experience joy in the midst of persecution and that a shift in perspective can make all the difference.
Don't miss out on this life-changing event that will challenge you to embrace persecution as a good thing and find joy in standing up for your beliefs.
Sportsmen's Adventure
Ticket are Non-Refundable
No Walk Ons
Cost: $25 Per Person
or Two for $40
Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.
Sportsmen's Adventure Workshops
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Steak Dinner & Keynote Speaker: Bruce Hamilton
6:00 p.m
More information can be found on the IRBC Website!
Monopoly Madness
Register Here!
Register by February 10 & Save $10!
An invitation from Nevada Baptist Church:
Dear Iowa Churches,
We are excited to share that we are bringing back the Monopoly Madness youth event this year, and we would love to have you and your teens join us!
This year we are communicating everything via email instead of a physical mailing. The attachments below have all the information you need for the event as well as some resources for you to use in promoting it with your teens.
Please use this link to register teens for the event (no paper registration forms this year – we are going paperless!).
If you have any questions about Monopoly Madness, please contact Jonathan Tilson at mtnjonathandew@gmail.com.
We look forward to having you and your youth groups join us for this fun event!
Promotional Materials:
Informational Letter
Full Page Poster
Half Page Flyers
Standard PowerPoint Slide (still and animated)
Widescreen PowerPoint Slide (still and animated)
Liberty Baptist Church Marriage Conference
A PowerPoint slide is available here.
Your church is warmly invited to attend our Marriage Conference from January 26th- 28th.
The speakers are Tim Capon and Joel Willoughby. Both men are great speakers with exemplary marriages. You will be blessed by these men's teachings.
Marriage is an area of our lives that requires regular maintenance. However, without meaning we often find ourselves neglecting aspects of our marriage. Tim and Joel will help us renew our love for God's design in our lives with our companions as well as see all the blessings that a godly marriage can bring.
The theme for this year's marriage conference is Agape Love in Our Homes.
The schedule will be:
Friday, January 26th at 7:00 -Joel Willoughby
Saturday, January 27th at 10:30 -Joel Willoughby
Saturday, January 27th at 7:00 -Tim Capon
Sunday, January 28th at 10:30 -Tim Capon
If you have several coming from your church please let me know so we can make sure that space is available.
Thank you!
Pastor Matt Read, Liberty Baptist Church
Church Protector Training
Security Tactics & Firearms Handling
Saturday, January 6th, 2024 from 8am-noon
Fellowship Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa is partnering with Triad Security. Owner Jeremy Allen is a SWAT Officer and Firearms Instructor. Officer Allen is actively involved with the planning and execution of homeland security tactical operations and assists with the coordination and planning of events involving high-profile dignitaries, politicians, and celebrities. Officer Allen has trained thousands of civilians, law enforcement officers, and church security team members throughout the United States.
Fellowship will host a 4 hour "Security Tactics & Firearms Handling" class for Armed Protectors. This course is for anyone who currently carries a firearm or for those who are interested in learning more about how to handle a firearm in and around a crowd. This is a "dry practice" non-live fire class held inside the church and all skill levels welcome. This is for congregation members, law enforcement, family and beginners.
We will discuss realistic responses for those in church along with reducing risk through proper training. Handgun License NOT required and you do not have to be on a church security team to attend. Training guns/holsters will be provided and class size will be limited to 35 participants. If the first class fills up we will run an additional class at 1pm. Please click on the video link for more information about the class. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to email or call me.
Tactics & Firearms Handling Video
To register: Online Registration
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Download/Print Flyer: Full-Page Flyer
Canticum Novum 2023 Fall Concert
Rejoice & Be Glad! is a concert expressing joy and thanksgiving to God for who He is and for His wonderful works. Selections include familiar hymns using both traditional melodies and fresh musical settings; songs of praise with texts from the Psalms; and our title song which serves as a propositional statement, encouraging us to rejoice and be glad in our God.
Join Us for an evening of music and worship as we give thanks to God and rejoice in Him.
The concert is free and open to the public. An opportunity for free will donations will be extended at the concert.
~The Canticum Novum Chorale & Orchestra
Back on Track
Please complete the Urban Air waiver for each teen that will be participating! Teens will need to bring this form with them to Urban Air in order to participate. More information to come!
Prophecy Weekend
First Baptist Church, Waverly, is hosting a Prophecy Weekend on November 11th and 12th with speaker Dr. Thomas Ice. Please see the flyer below for more information!
Global Reach Conference
2023 Global Reach Conference Theme: Show Us Your Glory
The dates for the conference are October 23-27, 2023. The conference will begin on Monday evening and conclude at noon on Friday. One change this year is that students will attend normal classes on Tuesday morning and our guests will be encouraged to sit in on those classes. There will be a conference session during our chapel hour that day and a special luncheon with the president for our guests. This year’s theme will be “Show Us Your Glory.” Our desire is to exalt the greatness of God as the highest motivation for obedience to the Great Commission. (Description taken from the Global Reach Conference Event Page). Find more information, including a schedule, on the event page!
TGX Conference at Soteria
Soteria Church would like to invite pastors, church leaders, and church leadership teams to The Great Exchange Conference on October 16-17.
The TGX Conference Is designed specifically with church leadership teams in mind. While encouragement and best practices are included in the conference, the primary goal Is to help your team grow In unity around the Great Commission. We hope you will join us!
To read about speakers, workshops and registration information, check out https://tgx.network/.
For questions about the conference, please reach out to Josh Smith at joshsmith@soteriadsm.com.
Mt. Pleasant 75th Anniversary
Please RSVP here, on the MP Facebook page, or by calling the CBC church office!
Women’s Renew Conference
Join us at the Women's Renew Conference as we enjoy time together in God's Word and fellowship with one another.
Our workshop speakers are Brenda Moore, Angela Little, and Sandi Nihart. We can’t wait to see you there!
Men’s Revive Retreat
We invite you to the Men's Retreat! Our goal is for men to come together as churches to be challenged from God's Word and enjoy fellowship on the beautiful North Shore of Clear Lake.
Our main speaker will be Tim Potter speaking on disciple making. Our workshop speakers will include Dr. Les Ollila (Friday afternoon & Saturday), Scott Owen (Saturday only), and Dan Fields (Saturday only). Tim Potter will also be presenting a workshop on Saturday. See you there!