What Is Neighborhood Bible Club?

Neighborhood Bible Club (NBC) is an intensive children’s outreach ministry for churches. It is similar to vacation Bible school; however, instead of meeting in a church building, it takes the Gospel to where the children live, right into their neighborhood.

NBC is composed of a teacher, a host, and a prayer warrior, along with neighborhood children. This can be a five-day summer ministry meeting Monday to Friday for an hour and 15 minutes or once a week through the school year for 36 weeks. A clear Gospel message is presented at each meeting, along with a Bible lesson, upbeat musical memory verses with movements, a review game, and a hands-on craft activity that the children take home each day.

What Makes NBC Unique?

NBC is true outreach because it takes the Gospel to where the children live —right into their own neighborhood. Truth is presented simply and clearly, not assuming that its hearers have Bible knowledge. NBC curriculum specializes in reaching children K-5 but also has parallel Bible studies for the entire family, including preschool, youth, and adult. Most often at least one NBC leader lives in the neighborhood where a club is held, so relationships are built throughout the year.