Tim Lubinus Will Depart Baptist Convention of Iowa
The executive director will step down to transition into a new ministry role at Cornerstone Church in early 2027.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
Tim Lubinus will conclude his tenure as executive director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, a position he has held for more than 12 years. He is set to begin a new ministry assignment at Cornerstone Church in Ames in early 2027.
Why it matters
The change in leadership marks the end of a long-standing term for the convention, which maintains its headquarters in Ankeny. The organization will now begin the process of identifying a successor to steer its future efforts in the state.
Lubinus served the organization for over 12 years following his arrival in 2014. He previously logged 4 years of professional service alongside Eric Trout.
The players
Tim Lubinus
He is the outgoing executive director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa who previously worked in international missions.
Cornerstone Church
Located in Ames, this religious institution will be the site of the ministry role Lubinus assumes in 2027.
Baptist Convention of Iowa
Based in Ankeny, this organization coordinates the activities and missions of associated churches across the state.
International Mission Board
This global entity facilitates international ministry and previously employed Lubinus during his work in Korea and Central Asia.
Eric Trout
He is a professional contact who served alongside Lubinus for four years.
The details
Lubinus will continue his duties at the Baptist Convention of Iowa throughout the transition period to ensure a stable hand-off of responsibilities. He brings extensive experience to his upcoming role, having previously served internationally with the International Mission Board in both Korea and Central Asia.
Timeline
Lubinus joined the Baptist Convention of Iowa in 2014.
He will begin his new role at Cornerstone Church in early 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition follows the broader patterns of leadership cycles seen within the International Mission Board's global personnel deployment protocols. The move highlights how regional ministry organizations like the Baptist Convention of Iowa frequently cycle through leadership to refresh institutional strategy.
The transition process is expected to remain internal, with no immediate changes to the services provided by the Baptist Convention of Iowa to its members. Local congregations will see new leadership identified in the coming months as the search for an executive director proceeds.
The takeaway
The move reflects a natural evolution for religious leaders who transition between administrative and pastoral roles over long careers. Members of the community can anticipate updates on the leadership search throughout the upcoming transition period.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biblical Recorder.
