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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
https://youtu.be/BmRmPYXVov0 Well, let's get right to the heart of the matter. How do you get teenagers to memorize and review material on a daily basis? This is the critical element required to have a successful Bible Quiz team. Without it, you're just showing up and getting pummeled. There are lots of great ideas on [...]
Opening a Scripture Portion and seeing hundreds of verses that you must memorize can seem quite terrifying to a beginning quizzer. As with anything you do in life, if you break it up into little pieces, you'll be stunned at how much you have done by the end of the quiz year. Fortunately, the Bible [...]
The single most important Bible Quiz skill is the ability to interrupt questions. Quizzers who can interrupt, complete, and answer questions correctly are the essential component of a winning team. Unfortunately, interrupting can also be the most difficult skill to master. We'll set aside buzzer technique for the moment. There are lots of theories on [...]
