I'm kind of surprised I'm the first person to review this church, but so be it. I've done some church-shopping since I've relocated to Staten Island, and I haven't found any house of worship which even vaguely resembles First Bible. This is-per the name-a Bible-believing, Reformed, sola scriptura, sola fide, non-denominational church where Jesus and his word comes first.
Even though this is not what I would describe as a "seeker sensitive" church, people who aren't believers will be welcomed and treated with dignity and warmth. Those who are believers will be welcomed as brethren. But no one will be coddled. Pastor Veach, Pastor Dean, and all of the elders at First Bible are performing a much-needed ministry.
They are an integral part of the Staten Island community-through Operation Jerusalem and ministries to local nursing homes-and the wider global community, from Haiti, to Poland, to France and the Philippines and beyond. I've been at services where newborn believers from China have given their testimony.
First Bible really is a light unto the world. I'd encourage anyone who lives in Staten Island, or New York City, to see the good works they are doing for yourself. read more