We take seriously the commission which Jesus gave to the church to make disciples of all the nations (Matthew 28:18-20). This, of course, begins with actively proclaiming the gospel to unbelievers in our community (evangelism). It is a priority at IBC to continue to equip and encourage our members through the ministry of the Word for the task of personal evangelism. However, we have also attempted to establish programs to help facilitate evangelism at a corporate level.

A small team from our church regularly goes into the Alder Grove housing project in Sacramento and distributes bread and Christian literature to the people living there. In the process they have been able to develop relationships and minister the gospel to many. Recently they have been able to start a small Bible study with some of the residents in which they have been able to share the word of God with them in a more intimate setting.

A small team of members from IBC has obtained access to go into the Sacramento County Jail once a week to teach the word to a group of inmates. We now have two separate groups going on. One is for Spanish speaking inmates and the other is for English speaking inmates.

Every year at the state fair we set up a booth during the week representing the church. The booth is attended by various members who make themselves available to talk to those attending the fair. We answer questions, hand out literature, and seek opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with any who will listen.

For the last several years many members of our church have been involved with Metanoia Prison Ministries. Metanoia Prison Ministries offers churches the opportunity to develop a discipleship and outreach ministry for prisoners in their own communities. They offer the key tools for an all-inclusive ministry including evangelism, discipleship and reintegration of prisoners. Correspondence courses are offered to prisoners by participating churches, using the curriculum Metanoia provides. They take the students from the very basics of the faith to advanced levels.