Learning the Introductory Remarks
There are several types of introductory remarks. First, you have locators. This will narrow down the question and answer to a specific section, chapter or book. Second, you have “question” modifiers. These tell you what kind of question is going to be asked. Third, you have “answer” modifiers. These tell you how you have to give your answer. Question modifiers [...]
10 Second Testimonies
People involved with Bible Quiz gave short testimonies on what Bible Quiz has done in their life and the life of others around them: "Memorizing God's word was a lifesaver for me during an extended period of deep depression. Having His promises available instantly to combat the lies that plagued my mind brought me through some long dark nights." [...]
How to Make BQ More Fun
How to Make BQ More Fun HOW TO HAVE FUN AS A BIBLE QUIZ TEAMThis topic is more light hearted and all together a bit more fun! Hopefully you are already spending quality time with your team(s) outside of actual quizzing. There should be time set aside for you and your team to bond with each other and have fun [...]
Facebook: Post Season Tips
Seasons for Everything Here is what we do… Ecclesiastes 3 says there is a time for everything. Wouldn’t it be great if the season went on and on forever, though? Ok, you’re right, it probably would be a little less than great. So what do we do when the final set of ribbons and trophies have been passed out and [...]
Testimony: Kent Kloefkorn
Check out Kent's amazing testimony he gave in person at TBQ Nationals July 2016!
2016 NY Youth Convention
Every 4th weekend of March marks the annual Assemblies of God Youth Convention. I have had the pleasure of attending and participating in this monumental event for the past 10 years! I have incredibly fond memories of Youth Convention and came back to help chaperon even after I graduated from High School. I remember all of the Fine [...]
Speak Boldly: Paul Varughese
Speak Boldly: Conclusion By Paul Varughese, Head Coach Grace International Assembly of God Bible Quiz Ministries Mineola, NY (NYC/LI Section). He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! ~ Acts 28:31 Praise the Lord! I am extremely humbled and honored to have the privilege of writing [...]
JBQ: Recruiting Leaders
Recruiting Leaders: One Volunteer’s Story I wish I could say I was actively seeking a ministry opportunity when I was approached by our children's pastor. I wasn't. I was actually enjoying sitting in the pew. I was a deacon, in charge of the properties, which meant I made sure everything got mowed, hedges got trimmed, etc. One Sunday after service, [...]
Speak Boldly: Paul Varughese
The book of Acts has countless examples of individuals who spoke boldly for the Kingdom of God. In most of the stories that you've been reading and studying the past few months, you've seen ordinary men who were asked to "Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people all about this new life (Acts 5:20)” To accomplish this [...]
Facebook: Advice for New Coaches
On November 4th, I asked everyone in the NYS Bible Quiz Facebook group (if you're not part of the group, you should totally join!) if they had any advice for new coaches. Here is what they had to say. Don't be nervous. Just have fun and let your kids show you what they can do (what they've studied [...]