Pastor Ronnie’s Blog

REACHING WHERE? It really is startling to hear the statistics of churches in America that are not reaching anyone with the gospel! And yet, isn’t that why God has placed us here? I’m reminded of the scripture where Jesus said, “I have come to seek and to save those who are lost.” If this is the priority of Jesus Christ, it ought to also be the priority of every church in America. Here at IBC we are trying to achieve this goal by REACHING UP, OUT and IN. Let me explain. IBC is REACHING UP through exciting, relevant and anointed worship. Nobody wants to go to a dead church! What we are trying to do is to create an environment where the Holy Spirit is welcome and secondly, where the un-churched and lost will feel welcome. We believe the most exciting place on the planet ought to be the church of the living God. We believe the message NEVER changes but the methods of delivery must. Therefore, our music on Sunday morning will be a great blend of upbeat songs of old as well as modern songs you hear on Christian radio. We call this “Celebration Worship.” We also believe the most important part of all is that the Holy Spirit is present and displaying His power! Without the power of God all we do is in vain! IBC is REACHING OUT through creative and intentional evangelism. … [Read More...]