THE NEED IS REAL
In our rapidly changing world, people are hungry for truth that stands the test of time. Yet many Christians sit in pews week after week, holding their Bibles, wondering: “How do I actually understand what I’m reading? How do I know what God is really saying?”
MOST CHRISTIANS
Read their bibles less than once a week
MANY FEEL INTIMIDATED
By Scripture study outside of Devotionals
Biblical Illiteracy
Is at an all-time high, even among church attenders
But here’s the Truth: God’s Word wasn’t meant to be a mystery accessible only to scholars and pastors. It was written for everyday people—fishermen, tax collectors, working mothers, busy fathers—people just like us.
WHAT IS NEXTGEN BIBLE LAB?
NextGen Bible Lab isn’t your typical Bible study—it’s Bible Study TRAINING. It’s an interactive learning experience designed to equip you with practical tools to read, understand, and apply God’s Word with confidence.
Our Inaugural Class: Biblical Interpretation Foundations
Using the trusted guide “Journey into God’s Word,” you’ll master:
Hands-On Discovery: How to read Scripture in context (historical, cultural, and literary)
Practical Tools: The difference between what a passage meant then and what it means now
Community Learning: Interactive environment where questions are welcomed
Life-Changing Impact: Skills that transform how you read God’s Word forever
Our Vision: A Learning Community That Changes Everything
Imagine a church where people open their Bibles with confidence, not confusion. Where believers can explain why they believe what they believe. Where families engage in meaningful conversations about Scripture at home.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
The Curious Beginner
You’ve always wanted to understand the Bible better but didn’t know where to start
The Experienced Reader
You’ve read through the Bible multiple times but want to deepen your understanding
The Busy Parent
You want to model biblical literacy for your children and engage in meaningful faith conversations
The Skeptical Questioner
You have hard questions about Scripture and want tools to work through them honestly
The Future Teacher
You sense God calling you to teach others and want to handle His Word accurately
The Lifelong Learner
You believe growth never stops and you’re excited about developing new skills
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
If you don’t join:
You’ll continue reading your Bible the same way you always have. You might grow incrementally, but you’ll miss the breakthrough that comes from learning proper study methods.
If you do join:
You’ll develop skills that will transform how you read Scripture for the rest of your life. You’ll gain confidence to dig deeper and discover truths you never saw before.
YOUR MOMENT IS NOW
LAUNCHING SUNDAY OCTOBER 17th, 2025 (@ 8AM – 9:15 AM Before service)!!! This is your chance to be part of the inaugural class—the very first NextGen Bible Lab at Bridge Fellowship. Don’t miss this historic opportunity to help launch a movement of biblical literacy in our church.
Just 8-12 weeks could transform how you read God’s Word for the rest of your life.
Contact Pastor Douglas
Email: dhumphrey@bridgefellowship.church
Phone: 919.679.1222
Or speak with him after service
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:105