NBS Staff
Neighborhood Bible Studies is a not-for-profit ministry begun in 1960. Its primary
commitment is to evangelism through small group discussion Bible studies. NBS has
developed methods and materials to equip Christians with the necessary tools to share the
gospel with friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances through Bible study. NBS
staff persons provide training in those methods and the best use of the materials.
The secondary commitment of Neighborhood Bible Studies is the ongoing study of the Word of God in small groups. Through inductive Bible study, men and women have the opportunity to make informed decisions in response to the claims of Scripture on their lives and to mature in Christian faith.
Mission Statement The Mission of NBS is to mobilize and empower followers of Jesus Christ to introduce and multiply small group discussion Bible studies among their neighbors, co-workers, and friends so that participants can encounter God, grow in faith, and pattern their lives after Jesus. Vision Statement The Vision of Neighborhood Bible Studies is to invite people everywhere to a relationship with Christ through the study of God's Word.  back to top
Statement of Faith Neighborhood Bible Studies, Inc. endorses, as statements of faith, the historic creeds and confessions of the Christian faith including the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed since these creeds are based on, and confirmed by the Bible, the Word of God. Neighborhood Bible Studies, Inc. believes that the Bible is the Word of God, and it is powerful to change lives when men and women are confronted by the clear claims of Christ. Neighborhood Bible Studies, Inc. seeks to win men and women to faith in, and allegiance to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord by helping them discover for themselves in a small group what the Bible says, and its implications for their lives. Doctrinal Position Neighborhood Bible Studies, Inc. is orthodox and evangelical. The Bible is fully authoritative and entirely trustworthy, the divinely inspired Word of God. back to top
Our Core Values Bible Study We believe God's Word, the holy Bible, is our sole source of knowledge of eternal salvation and of guidance for daily life, therefore worthy of serious, disciplined thought and study. Inductive Bible Study We believe the inductive Bible study method is a sound, practical, consistent approach to Scripture, promoting personal discovery and application of biblical truth through the use of study questions. Small Groups We believe small groups are conducive to adult learning in a safe, comfortable environment where people feel free to ask questions and share their personal discoveries of biblical truth and its meaning and application in their lives. Shared Leadership We believe everyone in the group owns the group and is thus responsible to study, participate, and develop skills to guide the discussion according to the group's agreed rules. The Authority of the Bible We believe the Bible, not the study guide or the discussion leader, is the authority in small group discussions. We believe the consistent study of Scripture in a time of general Bible illiteracy will lead people to build their understanding of the gospel story and enable them to trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to become mature believers. The Holy Spirit We believe in the effective work of the Holy Spirit, using God's Word, to bring people to see Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, understand the gospel, trust Jesus for forgiveness and eternal life, and keep growing in him. Human Dignity We believe all people are created by God to worship, serve, and enjoy him. We are committed to the value and dignity of all people as they study God's Word, giving them freedom to question, probe, and to accept or refuse God's offer of salvation. We love them and pray that Christ will become real to them. back to top
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Neighborhood Bible Studies
56 Main Street • Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
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