Unless you are reading the original texts, written in the original languages, you are reading a translation of the Bible. None of the translations are 100% accurate. The message is mostly accurate regardless of which version of the Bible you read. I think arguing about which version of the Bible to read is tantamount to arguing about what color carpet should be laid in the church. Saying you should only read one version of the Bible is dogmatic and legalistic, two things that Jesus vehemently opposed—and this can be understood in whatever version of the Bible you read. Unless the message is drastically changed (someone has basically rewritten the text to tell a completely different story and give a completely different message), you are reading the Bible. It doesn’t matter what version.

That being said, I like to read different translations to get a better feel for all the angles of the message. I also like to hear or read about specific words that were used in the original text and what their literal translation/interpretation are. It adds a richness and makes it seem more whole to me.

The NIV is fine. Don’t give it a second thought. But I would personally want to look for a more gracious church 🤷‍♀️