A. Wetherell Johnson led that first Bible study ... and the organization that grew from it. In fact, in its 50-year history, BSF has had just four leaders: Miss Johnson, Rosemary Jensen, Jean Nystrand, and current director Susie Rowan. After relocating from Southern California to Oakland in 1958, BSF's headquarters eventually landed in San Antonio, Texas, where it has been since 1980.
An active board of directors helps shape the spiritual and organizational direction of BSF. A small, committed staff provides day-to-day operational leadership, while volunteers from near and far help accomplish key everyday tasks.
In all, there are nearly 1,000 BSF classes with 200,000 class members in more than 30 nations across six continents! Over 800 of the classes are held in the U.S.
If you have questions about BSF, be sure to check out our FAQ section.