Bible Quizzing FAQs
Q: When does the new season begin?
A: The season begins in September. The Little league season will continue into April, and Jr/Sr High will continue until the last week of July ending with a trip to the Nationals Bible Quizzing Tournament traditionally held at the University of Findlay, in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What are the age limits/requirements?
A: Little League: 3rd grade - 5th grade. Junior High: 6th grade - 8th grade. Senior High: 9th grade - 12th grade.
Q: Is travel involved?
A: Yes. Travel times to monthly Bible Quizzes are typically about 1.5 hours to the host churches (we are unable to host due to our smaller facilities). The host churches we travel to are all part of the Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC).
Q: How long does a quiz event last?
A: Typically 2-3 hours. A Bible Quiz Event consists of multiple individual 20 question quizzes that last about 20 minutes. Each individual quiz consists of 9 quizzers, from 3 different teams with 3 quizzers each. There are multiple teams from multiple churches participating on all three levels (Little League, Jr High, Sr High), with each team quizzing 3 times during an event.
Q: How many quizzes are there in a season?
A: There are 5 Bible Quiz events during the year, one each in November, January, February, March, and April. Quizzing Nationals then takes place in July for Jr/Sr High quizzers.
Q: When are quizzes held?
A: On a Sunday afternoon typically from 2 - 5 pm. The season ending quiz would be later as it includes recognition, camp scholarships, and a meal.
Q: Is there any cost involved?
A: A small fee is required to register, but the church covers most or all of the cost as an investment into developing young disciples.
Q: Besides learning the Bible, is there any other reward?
A: Word of God written on your heart and in your mind is foremost but also friendships with other youth. Every quizzer receives a witness wear T-Shirt at the end of the season. The top Bible Quizzers are recognized at the end the season. And depending on how many verses you memorize during the year you can earn partial scholarships to attend a week at Camp Yolijwa during the summer.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about Bible Quizzing?
A: For Jr/Sr High Bible Quizzers there is a March Bible Quiz Retreat held on a Sat/Sun (dates vary) at Camp Sonrise Mountain near Markleysburg, PA. And the season ending Nationals Bible Quiz Tournament held during the last full week in July, at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What is the role of the parent?
A: Your role as a parent is priceless. Encouraging your child to read, or even reading with your child, the chapter and verse portion on a regular schedule is most important. Reading for 10 - 15 minutes, 4 times a week is about all it really takes. You are also welcome to watch a Bible Quiz. It is great way to support your child and this ministry.
Q: Can my child/youth join to study, and not quiz?
A: Yes. We have several youth who currently do this. The Bible studies are invaluable and combined with parents fulfilling their role (see previous) will lead to life transformation. The studies held Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm at our Church Fellowship Hall.
A: The season begins in September. The Little league season will continue into April, and Jr/Sr High will continue until the last week of July ending with a trip to the Nationals Bible Quizzing Tournament traditionally held at the University of Findlay, in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What are the age limits/requirements?
A: Little League: 3rd grade - 5th grade. Junior High: 6th grade - 8th grade. Senior High: 9th grade - 12th grade.
Q: Is travel involved?
A: Yes. Travel times to monthly Bible Quizzes are typically about 1.5 hours to the host churches (we are unable to host due to our smaller facilities). The host churches we travel to are all part of the Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC).
Q: How long does a quiz event last?
A: Typically 2-3 hours. A Bible Quiz Event consists of multiple individual 20 question quizzes that last about 20 minutes. Each individual quiz consists of 9 quizzers, from 3 different teams with 3 quizzers each. There are multiple teams from multiple churches participating on all three levels (Little League, Jr High, Sr High), with each team quizzing 3 times during an event.
Q: How many quizzes are there in a season?
A: There are 5 Bible Quiz events during the year, one each in November, January, February, March, and April. Quizzing Nationals then takes place in July for Jr/Sr High quizzers.
Q: When are quizzes held?
A: On a Sunday afternoon typically from 2 - 5 pm. The season ending quiz would be later as it includes recognition, camp scholarships, and a meal.
Q: Is there any cost involved?
A: A small fee is required to register, but the church covers most or all of the cost as an investment into developing young disciples.
Q: Besides learning the Bible, is there any other reward?
A: Word of God written on your heart and in your mind is foremost but also friendships with other youth. Every quizzer receives a witness wear T-Shirt at the end of the season. The top Bible Quizzers are recognized at the end the season. And depending on how many verses you memorize during the year you can earn partial scholarships to attend a week at Camp Yolijwa during the summer.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about Bible Quizzing?
A: For Jr/Sr High Bible Quizzers there is a March Bible Quiz Retreat held on a Sat/Sun (dates vary) at Camp Sonrise Mountain near Markleysburg, PA. And the season ending Nationals Bible Quiz Tournament held during the last full week in July, at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio.
Q: What is the role of the parent?
A: Your role as a parent is priceless. Encouraging your child to read, or even reading with your child, the chapter and verse portion on a regular schedule is most important. Reading for 10 - 15 minutes, 4 times a week is about all it really takes. You are also welcome to watch a Bible Quiz. It is great way to support your child and this ministry.
Q: Can my child/youth join to study, and not quiz?
A: Yes. We have several youth who currently do this. The Bible studies are invaluable and combined with parents fulfilling their role (see previous) will lead to life transformation. The studies held Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm at our Church Fellowship Hall.
