About Bible Study Fellowship
Explore the Bible and follow Jesus together with other international friends. Bible Study Fellowship, also called BSF, is a small Bible Study for international students and studying and working in the Reno area. Whether you are going to school at the University of Nevada, Reno,(UNR), Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), or residing in the area working on OPT or other internships, Bible Study Fellowship is a place to make Christian friends, while growing your faith here.
We are connected with International Jesus Fellowship, an international church fellowship in the Reno-area. Our Bible Studies are on campus, or online, your choice. Online is a good start, and then when you are ready, can join us in-person at either UNR,TMCC, or one of our leader's houses near campus.
The Bible study format is short, for busy students, and no need to worry about how good your American English is. Just follow along and be a part of us.
We are connected with International Jesus Fellowship, an international church fellowship in the Reno-area. Our Bible Studies are on campus, or online, your choice. Online is a good start, and then when you are ready, can join us in-person at either UNR,TMCC, or one of our leader's houses near campus.
The Bible study format is short, for busy students, and no need to worry about how good your American English is. Just follow along and be a part of us.
A Bible Study for International Students
College students, especially us international students, experience many challenges living in the USA. If you are a Christ follower, your faith witll be challenged on campus. Whether it is the busyness of life, pressures for research results, keeping up with homework, and expecations from parents back home, we all have a lot of weight to carry.
Bible Study Fellowship is designed mainly for international students, needing a community to grow closer to God, while on campus or nearby. Our Bible Study is typically in English, but occasionally, we gather with fellow friends from our countries as a group (particularly Nigeria, Korea, Kenya and Japan) for occasional fellowship together. We also have a small group for African students during breaks called African Student Fellowship.
The study is simple, with focus on friendship, accountability, and application. How will we live out what we learned from the Bible today? This is a typical discussion question.
Bible Study Fellowship is designed mainly for international students, needing a community to grow closer to God, while on campus or nearby. Our Bible Study is typically in English, but occasionally, we gather with fellow friends from our countries as a group (particularly Nigeria, Korea, Kenya and Japan) for occasional fellowship together. We also have a small group for African students during breaks called African Student Fellowship.
The study is simple, with focus on friendship, accountability, and application. How will we live out what we learned from the Bible today? This is a typical discussion question.
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International Student Small Group |
Deep relationships often happen in small groups. Bible Study Fellowship has groups and can create groups with 2 people to 8 people ideally. Even better, think of your friends. You can do a campus bible study with our help, together with your friends. Small, intimate, and relational. A way to share accountability and relationship with others.
Leadership Development for your International Life in Reno
Jesus was the best leader of all time. He modeled servant leadership. But before we can learn to be good leaders, we should learn to be followers . . . Christ-followers. Following Jesus leads to the upside down kingdom, where the greatest people are servants.
Throughout the year, including winter and summer breaks, we can go through a book on leadership; the way God has designed.
Learn leadership skills and character for leading any group, business, lab or project.
Whether you are a graduate student who must lead other researchers, or an assistant in a class for grading, you'll be faced with leadership opportunities and struggles here in the USA. Now is your time to learn from our King, Jesus. Our leadership one-on-one meetups and small groups throughout the year can bless you.
Throughout the year, including winter and summer breaks, we can go through a book on leadership; the way God has designed.
Learn leadership skills and character for leading any group, business, lab or project.
Whether you are a graduate student who must lead other researchers, or an assistant in a class for grading, you'll be faced with leadership opportunities and struggles here in the USA. Now is your time to learn from our King, Jesus. Our leadership one-on-one meetups and small groups throughout the year can bless you.
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Explore God's Plans for Your Career and Future
Have you wondered what God wants for your life? Discover as a group what God wants for our life, studies and future:
- Discover your spiritual gifts
- Develop Biblical leadership skills for school and your future career
- Meet others from your school and degree field
- Learn what it looks like to follow Jesus in your career field
Learning to Serve Jesus and Make Disiples
Jesus says "Go and Make Disciples of All Nations . . .". We exist to learn how to follow him, and how to make more followers of him. Forgiven of sin, and the power to live a new life, with a relationship with God, a new purpose, and care for others.
We do not just want to be a secret, exclusive club, but rather, sharing our testimony, and the gospel with our friends and family. It starts in the comfort, and friendship of a small group of friends.
We do not just want to be a secret, exclusive club, but rather, sharing our testimony, and the gospel with our friends and family. It starts in the comfort, and friendship of a small group of friends.
Friendships and Sharing Life at UNR and TMCC
Finding friends in the USA can be a challenge. Study and research can consume much of your time. Yet, a small group near campus can benefit you:
- Make friends that you can have for a lifetime
- Meet other UNR international students who want to serve Christ with their research and studies
- Live international life together by eating meals, studying scripture
- Trips and retreats together
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Doing Life Together |
Acts 2 describes the first Christians doing life together. They devoted themselves to the teaching, prayer, meals and caring for one another.
- Experience God's miraculous answers to prayer together
- Occasional lunches or dinners together
- Weekend and holiday trips and retreats
- Sharing faith in Christ with others
IS there a Faith Denomination Bible Study Fellowship belongs to?
Bible Study Fellowship is non-denominational Christian student fellowship of small groups. We are affiliated with International Jesus Fellowship in Reno, which is part of the International Student Inc. network of international ministries. Learn more at www.internationalstudents.org We work together with many churches throughout the city. We also work with the International Friends of Reno network of volunteers, yet are primarily led by students. www.internationalreno.org Small group members come from many backgrounds, including charismatic/spirit-led, Bible churches, Methodist, Catholic, Ethiopian Coptic, Egyptian Orthodox, Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican and more.
What core beliefs or statement of faith do you have?
Simple. We are a movement with leaders who desire to be committed born-again followers of Jesus. We believe in the historical Jesus of the Bible. Basic statement of faith can be found here: https://internationalstudents.org/what-we-believe/
What Bible Study Format do You Use
The most common one we use is called Discovery Bible Study, or M28, which is simply going through God's Story app and basic and advanced stories in the bible. Simple questions with a focus on heart obedience allow us to apply every week what we learn, and hold each other accountable.
Is there a Cost to Join?
No, there is no cost to join. Being a part of the small group just requires time together.
How long is a Bible Study meet
Typically, our campus bible study is about 45 minutes. Sometimes, we have 1/2 hour bible study small groups between classes or at lunch time. We have an off-campus study with a meal that lasts about an hour and half. You are free to stay longer and fellowship. But overall, our bible studies are short, designed for busy students, yet enough to make friends.
