Stories of Impact
Inspirational stories and news of God's work throughout the Converge movement
Encourage and Equip Ukrainian Pastors and Church Leaders
We have the opportunity to provide spiritual warmth and growth by sponsoring Ukrainian church leaders, enabling them to attend a two-day equipping conference.
How to Motivate a Missional Lifestyle
God’s design for the church is for every member to get involved. The critical question is this: how do you get all hands on deck? Pastor Cody Weckerly shares three emphases of Harvest Plains Church to encourage a missional lifestyle.
Thank You and Looking Ahead: A Message from Steve Krier
Converge Heartland Regional President Steve Krier shares a message of encouragement as we look ahead to 2025.
What Would You Say You Do Here? (The Life of a Regional President)
The past six months have been a whirlwind of interviews, Q&A sessions, a pastoral transition at the church I planted, announcements, meetings, planning, and decisions—so many decisions! All of it culminated at the 2024 Heartland Annual Meeting. When the results of my ratification were announced, I felt a sense of deep joy and relief. It was work, but it was worth it. I am humbled by the opportunity to be Regional President of Converge Heartland.
Heartland Leaders: Committed to Prayer
This is the fourth decade in which pastors, missionaries, chaplains, and other leaders from within the Heartland and neighboring regions have gathered in the first week of March for a time of focused, earnest, and heartfelt worship and prayer.
A Message from Regional President Steve Krier
Cultivate Conference 2024 is in the books, and what a great conference it was! Please enjoy this brief wrap-up from our new Regional President Steve Krier.
Running with Endurance
On August 3, 2024, Converge Church in Omaha, NE, hosted Dr. Bryan and Lois Galloway for a weekend celebration of Bryan’s 39 years in full-time pastoral ministry. Hundreds of people from around the nation joined in honoring the Galloways.
The Magic of Getting Away with Your Team
Something magical happens when a team gets away together. Converge Heartland Church Catalyst Chase Hill shares four reasons to bring your team to Cultivate Conference 2024: Cultivating Discipleship.
Jerusalem Offering for Ukraine
In 2022, Converge Heartland began supporting front-line pastoral families in need. These families were vetted by Ukrainian Baptist Union leadership, and support recommendations were made with contextual accuracy. Together, we committed to supporting some life-giving ministry projects and 20 pastoral families for two years.
2024 Cultivate Conference
This year, it’s all about discipleship at our annual Cultivate Conference in Sioux Falls, SD. Our brothers and sisters of Faith Baptist Fellowship have again extended their warm hospitality to host our gathering. You don’t want to miss this event!
Meet the Residents: Nate Hill of Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings, SD
Converge Heartland Office Manager Cristy Slawson talks with Nate Hill, the newest resident of Bethel Baptist Church in Brookings, SD, about his residency is a huge answer to prayer for the next steps in his ministry journey.
2024 Cultivate Conference: Cultivating Discipleship
Every Christian is called to make disciples. This year, our Cultivate Conference will focus on Cultivating Discipleship. Come learn from pastors with years of experience and growth of their own as they have walked through life with people.
Meeting at the Well
Cody Weckerly, Converge Heartland Church Catalyst, shares a powerful story of God’s faithfulness to The Well, a Converge Heartland church in Hastings, NE.
Cultivating Relationships
Converge Heartland Regional President Jim Capaldo shares two reasons you don’t want to miss this year’s Cultivate Conference: the ratification of our new Regional President and a personal visit from two of our Ukrainian sister-church leaders.
2024 Cultivate Conference
Converge Heartland warmly invites and encourages all church members to join us for this year’s Cultivate Conference where insightful teachers of the Word will help us dig into our theme: “Cultivating Discipleship.”
Praying for Our Youth
In the midst of this summer’s activities, Converge Heartland Regional President Jim Capaldo invites you to join him in praying intentionally for the youth in our families, churches, communities, and district.
Introductions from around the Heartland: Ryan Austin
In the first of a series of posts introducing you to new and familiar faces around the Heartland, we’d like you to meet Ryan Austin, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Sibley, IA, a new affiliation to Converge Heartland.
Taking the Long View of Church Planting
Converge Heartland Director of Church Planting Steve Krier challenges all of us to reignite the passion for gospel service in the hearts of our youth, inviting them to consider if God is calling them to ministry.