International Prison Ministry

THE MISSION AND CALLING OF IPM IS TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE TO PRISONERS BY PROCLAIMING HIS TRUTH WHICH ALONE IS ABLE TO SET THEM FREE.

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.”

– Isaiah 61:1

Through God’s forgiveness, prisoners can experience true freedom and new life in Him. Here at IPM, we want to be used of God in making disciples of Jesus Christ in the often forgotten mission field behind bars in jails and prisons (Matthew 28:19).
We praise the Lord for enabling IPM to proclaim these great truths for decades, and are also thankful to God for those who have partnered with us which has enabled IPM to freely distribute Bibles and Christian literature to prisoners.

IPM FOUNDERS

Chaplain Ray Hoekstra was the Founder and Director of the International Prison Ministry, which began in 1972. Chaplain Ray and Leola Hoekstra visited many prisons across America and many prisoners came to Christ throughout the years.

Chaplain Ray’s inspiration for prison ministry came to him at the age of 19. A personal friend of his, Ronald Bayles became a believer in Jesus Christ. Ron shared the gospel and his personal testimony of a changed life. Ray Hoekstra became Bayles’ first convert! Both young men immediately began preparations for full-time Christian service.

We invite you to watch this video, learn more about what we do and Chaplain Ray's Testimony.

PRESENT LEADERSHIP

Dini Hoekstra, Director of IPM is carrying on the vision and ministry along with Heidi Hoekstra Ceballos, assistant director (Chaplain Ray’s granddaughter) and Heidi’s husband Joe Ceballos who have served together at IPM since 2001. International Prison Ministry continues the extensive distribution of Bibles, testimony books, and biblical literature to prisoners all across America. IPM has also continued to support prison ministry overseas.

PRISON MINISTRY AVAILABLE FOR ALL

The Lord can use all of His people in prison ministry. Some will go into prisons to minister personally. Some will provide financial support to send literature into the prisons. Others will pray for ministries like the International Prison Ministry

THE MISSION AND CALLING OF IPM IS TO SHARE GOD'S LOVE TO PRISONERS BY PROCLAIMING HIS TRUTH WHICH ALONE IS ABLE TO SET THEM FREE.

PRISON MINISTRY AVAILABLE FOR ALL

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