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The Mission of NW Ohio Bible Quizzing: To challenge young people through fun and competition
Why Bible Quizzing? Bible Quizzing is Bible Study. Quizzers not only learn by hearing from adults, but they learn to study God’s Word for themselves. By becoming involved in Bible study, young people develop a love and respect for the Bible. The Word is planted in their hearts and dynamically influences them. Bible Quizzing is about Christian Friendships. The need for friendship is a basic psychological need, and teenagers are bombarded from all sides with ways to fill this need. But perhaps a greater need is the spiritual desire for good Christian friendships. Bible quizzing, through practice time and in quiz meets, sets the stage for friendships to develop with other committed young people, who have similar values and interests. Bible Quizzing is Teamwork. Through teamwork, Bible Quizzing helps young people develop a genuine concern for others. As a team, quizzers encourage teammates and are encouraged by each other. They soon learn that the Lord is a part of each team, and relying on Him will bring the true rewards. This team environment is a place where personalities are molded, and Christian character is built. Bible Quizzing Develops a Mature Competitive Spirit. The hallmark of Bible Quizzing competition is that teens have learned to compete WITH other teams and not AGAINST them. It is not an unfamiliar sight to see quizzers encourage the other team as well as there own teammates. Bible Quizzing Builds Life Learning Skills. Repeatedly, we have seen God pour confidence, self-esteem, teamwork skills, speaking ability and other mental abilities into the lives of young people who have given of themselves to spend time in God’s Word. Bible Quizzing is about Disciple-making and Mission. Many of the participants in Bible Quizzing go on to serve the church in many ways. It is important to remember that the aim of Bible Quizzing is not to produce Bible scholars, but disciples who are eager to serve Christ. Although we rejoice with quizzer’s accomplishments, we rejoice even more whenever a teen is following Jesus, and seeking His will.
How does Bible Quizzing Work Eligible quizzers range from age 12 through age 20. Teams consist of four to seven youth, with four competing at a time. Substitutions are permitted. Two teams compete in each match, with 15 – 18 questions asked per match. Response time is determined by electronic timing devices, activated by a hand held button. Presiding over each quiz match is a quizmaster. There are also judges, and scorekeepers. The Northwest Ohio League competition takes place from January – mid March. The local Northwest Ohio tournament takes place in late March. A multi-state tournament takes place the last weekend in March. (optional) Material studied changes each year, and the next year’s material is announced at the Multi-state tournament. League and tournament competitions include both team and individual recognition with trophies and other rewards. The bible quizzing program in northwest Ohio has been organized by the area Mennonite churches, although many denominations have participated, including Missionary, Nazarene, Methodist, United church of Christ, and others.
How to Start a Bible Quiz Team at Your Church · Pray that God will prompt your young people to get involved in God’s Word, using Bible Quizzing as motivation for that to happen. Pray that God will lead you and show you what He has for the youth of your church. · Before actually initiating Bible Quizzing in your church, make sure your pastor is in total agreement with your intentions and that you have his full support. · Send a mailing or give a promotional brochure to every teen in your church, age 12 and up, encouraging them to join the team. · Have an informational meeting with youth and their parents. Parents are important partners with the quizzers. · Arrange for a Northwest Ohio Bible Quizzing representative to come and present more information about bible quizzing. · Place a Bible Quizzing team promo in the church bulletin for several weeks, encouraging teens to join a team. · Personally talk to the teens in your church, one-on-one, asking them to join a team. · Ask the pastor to make announcements from the pulpit regarding the forming of the team. (This serves as an endorsement that your church is supportive of this activity) · Solicit the help of parents, teachers, and leaders of the church to encourage as many young people as possible to participate. · Schedule the first team meeting, where you invite all interested teens, including those just thinking about it, to come and hear the details. (Make sure you treat them with food like pizza or subs) · Show a copy of the Bible Quizzing promotional video to the interested teens, your whole youth group, church board, parents group, or Christian education committee. · Bring interested teens to see a local Bible Quiz meet. · Contact the Northwest Ohio Bible Quizzing Coordinator to express your interest in having a team. (Deadline is December 15) |
