Elijah and Elisha Stories

2025 Epic Telling

Join your voice with those of multiple storytellers in a grand, sequential group performance of the Elijah and Elisha stories from 1-2 Kings. It’ll be epic!

Bidding to participate in the Epic Telling will open Saturday, February 15th. On the bidding form, you will be asked to choose your top three passages; so, start looking through the options now to be ready to bid February 15th.

BIDDING IS CLOSED
(email nbs@nbsint.org to be added to the waitlist in case
we have any cancellations)

Before bidding on a division make sure you:
Are a member of NBSI
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2. Renew your membership.

Are registered for the Annual Conference
After you complete the registration form, you will be directed back to the website where there will be a blue cart in the bottom right corner. Click on this cart to complete payment information.

FAQ

  • Who can participate?

    Anyone who is registered for the NBSI Conference is welcome to bid on the texts. So make sure you register before placing your bid!

    Please give your top 3 choices, as many people often want the same texts.

    Storytellers are chosen by a first-come, first-served bidding process.

  • I've never told before, is that okay?

    The epic telling is a unique experience. As a result, participation in the epic telling is limited to people who have attended at least one previous NBSI Conference.

    We make an exception to this rule, however, for people who are currently enrolled in the Academy for Biblical Storytelling. 

  • Will there be a rehearsal for the tellers?

    Yes! Epic tellers are required to attend a virtual check-in (via Zoom) on March 15, a virtual rehearsal (via Zoom) on July 19, and a brief in-person rehearsal onsite at the NBSI Conference.

  • Who can come and listen?

    The Epic Telling is open to the public. We encourage you to invite your guests to the Epic Telling performance.

  • How many people are in attendance?

    It varies from year to year but the number is likely to be 100-150.