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Baptist Convention of Iowa

Iowa (statewide)
SBC state convention — not a local church
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Tim Lubinus (Executive Director, since 2014)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website bciowa.org
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
SBC state convention operates under BF&M 2000 — orthodox Trinitarian.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
BF&M 2000 — 'truth, without any mixture of error.'
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not applicable.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
SBC confessional position — sola fide.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
SBC restricts senior pastor office to men per BF&M 2000.
SBC state convention; male-only senior pastor doctrine via BF&M 2000.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Convention governance, not a local church — scorecard not directly applicable.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not applicable — state convention, not a preaching congregation.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Focus: 'Church Planting, Church Development, Community Transformation' — SBC Cooperative Program mission arm.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
SBC confessional posture — conservative.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC state convention — strong confessional denominational accountability.
Strong
Assessment
Baptist Convention of Iowa — family of Gospel-centered, Bible-rooted, Evangelical congregations.
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Enrichment Notes

DATA ISSUE: This is an SBC state convention, not a local church. Should not occupy a slot in a local-church directory.

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  1. [1] Live source bciowa.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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