2025 Preaching Workshop

Join us on Friday, September 12th for the 2025 BCI Preaching Workshop in Ankeny.

We’re thrilled to announce an upcoming workshop dedicated to the art of preaching! BCI’s Preaching Workshop is a one-day event on Friday, August 23rd, 8:00am – 1:00pm. This is a state-wide event hosted by First Family Church in Ankeny and sponsored by the Baptist Convention of Iowa (BCI). If you are looking for hands-on help and tools you can use in any realm of preaching, whether it be preparation or delivery, this workshop is for you!

"PREACHING: THE PASTOR’S GREATEST LEADERSHIP TOOL"
– GUEST SPEAKER: Russ Barksdale, Founder, Next Level Leadership

Russ has been active in ministry for over 50 years, first as a layman at FBC Houston and then on staff at churches in Albuquerque, NM and Jackson, MS. He pastored FBC Carthage, MS for 5 years and retired in 2019 after 25 years as Lead Pastor of the five-campus Rush Creek Church in Arlington. Russ has been an adjunct professor at Southwestern Seminary, Liberty Seminary, and Dallas Baptist University. He is the founder of Next Level Leadership, a coaching and consulting ministry to pastors, planters, and churches for over a decade. He brings a wealth of experience and encouragement to church leaders and is a consultant for the SBTC and NAMB.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to enhance your preaching skills and connect with fellow pastors who share your passion for preaching God's Word!

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Host or Publisher Baptist Convention of Iowa