1st-3rd Graders
This group of Bible Drillers is non-competitive. GREEN Cycle - Meets Sunday Nights 6 PM
4th-6th Graders
Children's Bible Drill CSB - GREEN Cycle Bible Drill Learn 1st 20 Verses by Christmas - Meets Sunday Nights 6 PM For children in 4th-6th grade and includes three cycles (red, blue and green) which rotate during a three-year period When a child participates in Children’s Bible Drill for three years, he or she has the opportunity to learn 75 Bible verses, 30 key passages and the names and sequence of the 66 books of the Bible. Here are a few reasons Bible Drill can be beneficial to children in your church. Increase and apply knowledge of the Bible in living their life with Christ. Develop skills in locating Bible books and key passages. Memorize the verses and key passages identified on the current Children’s Drill verse card and names of books of the Bible in order. Develop skills in the proper handling of the Bible. Divisions of Children’s Drill Quotation Drills Memorize the 25 verses and their references printed in the current cycle of Children’s Bible Drill resources. Completion Drills Complete a verse given from the 25 memorized verses. Book Drills Learn the names and be able to locate the 66 books of the Bible. Key Passage Drills Learn the names, references and locations of 10 key passages printed in the current Children’s Bible Drill resources.
7th - 9th Graders
Youth Bible Drill CSB - GREEN Cycle Bible Drill Learn 1st 20 Verses by Christmas - Meets Sunday Nights 5 PM Students in grades 7-9 will learn doctrinal verses and Bible answer verses. If a youth participates in Youth Bible Drill for three years, he or she can learn 60 Bible verses, 30 doctrinal statements, as well as the names and sequence of the 66 books of the Bible. They also learn to use Scripture to answer life questions and will be able to locate Scripture verses and passages quickly. Bible Drill helps youth increase their knowledge and love of the Bible and use this knowledge in living their life with Christ. develop skills in locating Bible books and key passages. memorize verses dealing with doctrinal and ethical concerns. develop skills in the proper handling of the Bible, and study and trust God’s Word as they grow. Divisions of a Youth Drill Book Drill Learn the names of and locate the 66 books of the Bible in order. Scripture Searching Drill Be able to locate any given verse in the Bible. Identifying Verses Drill Recognize phrases from and be able to locate the 10 verses listed under the “Identifying Verses Drill” in the current Youth Bible Drill resources. Doctrinal Drill Locate the Bible verses for each doctrinal statement listed under the “Doctrinal Drill” in the current Youth Bible Drill resources. Bible Answers Drill Be able to locate and quote from memory the Bible verses for each question listed under the “Bible Answers Drill” in the current Youth Bible Drill resources.
10th - 12th Grade
High School Bible Drill CSB - GREEN Cycle Bible Drill Learn 1st 20 Verses by Christmas - Meets Sunday Nights 5 PM High School Bible Drill helps youth in grades 10-12 study and trust God’s Word, grow spiritually, memorize verses and develop confidence in speaking biblical truths. If a youth participates in High School Bible Drill for three years, they can learn three plans for the Steps to Salvation (The Roman Road, FAITH and Path to Heaven) along with 30 verses that answer belief, ethical and doctrinal questions, as well as the names and sequence of the 66 books of the Bible. Bible Drill can be help your students study and trust God’s Word as they grow in Christian maturity. develop skills in handling the Bible and locating books and Scripture verses. memorize verses dealing with salvation and basic biblical beliefs. develop confidence and poise in speaking the truths of the Bible. Divisions of a High School Drill Book Drill Learn the names and be able to locate the 66 books of the Bible in their proper order. Scripture Searching Drill Be able to locate any given verse in the Bible. Steps to Salvation Drill Recall all six verses of the “Steps to Salvation Plan” presented on the high school verse card. What We Believe Drill Be able to locate and quote from memory the Bible verses for each question listed under the “What We Believe Drill” in the current High School Bible Drill resources. Key Biblical Passage Drill Be able to locate and quote from memory the Bible passages listed under the “Key Biblical Passage Drill” in the current High School Bible Drill resources.
2026
Here are the dates for 2026 Bible Drill Competitions: Registration for Regionals: March 1-26 Regional Drills: April 11: Holly Springs Baptist, Broadway April 18: Burkemont Baptist, Morganton State Finals: May 2: Pleasant City Church, Shelby We are hosting Regional Bible Drill Again this year! The Regional Drill Schedule: 9:00-9:25: Registration for children drillers 9:30-10:00: The callers meet with the judges and drillers 10:00: Children drills will begin in the Sanctuary and Family Life Center 11:45ish - Break for lunch / Enjoy the BBC Family Park 1:00-1:15 Registration for youth/high school drillers 1:15 Caller meets with all the drillers in the choir room 1:30 Youth Drill, then high school drill Celebration & Certificate Presentations
Sunday evenings: Youth @ 5pm, Jr. Drillers (1st-3rd) & Children (4th-6th) @ 6pm
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025: * BBC Drill - Wednesday, March 18th 6:30 @ Burkemont * CRBA Drill - Sunday, March 22nd 3pm @ Burkemont * REGIONAL DRILLS: Saturday, April 18th @ Burkemont * STATE FINALS: Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ Pleasant City Church, Shelby * NATIONALS: June 12-13, 2025 – First Baptist Church, Springfield, MO
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