Friends of Nazareth is dedicated to supporting the Nazareth Baptist School (NBS). NBS is the only recognized Evangelical Christian School for kindergarten through 12th grade in Israel. There are approximately 1,000 students. In 1991 the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention stopped supporting the school due to realignment of priorities. The local leaders are committed to retain the evangelical roots of the school. The government provides a portion of the costs; parents pay a substantial amount for tuition; and donors help provide money and human resources for evangelistic outreach programs, facility updates and some academic enrichment programs.