bible drill/
speakers tournament
Bible Drill is a Southern Baptist Convention program involving older children, youth and high school students in systematic memorization and location of certain Scriptures. Options include participation in competitive local, regional and state drills, as well as using materials for an effective non-competitive midweek discipleship program. Bible Drill curriculum includes detailed teaching plans with Bible stories, verses, key passages and Books of the Bible, as well as developing Bible skills through hands on activities, games, crafts and service.
The Speakers Tournament provides opportunities for high school students to write and deliver a 4-6 minute biblical speech on provided topics.
SBC churches are welcome to participate in the regional and state finals competitions provided by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention through Cooperative Program giving. Scholarship opportunities are provided for top placements at SBTC State Finals for youth and high school Bible Drill and high school Speakers Tournament.
Approved Drill Bibles
King James Version
ISBN 978-1-5864-0945-6
Christian Standard Bible
ISBN 978-1-43364-433-7
English Standard Version
ISBN 978-1-4335-6343-0
Saturday, April 5
Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament
North Oaks Baptist Church
Saturday, April 12
Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament
DFW
Saturday, April 26
Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament
Flint Baptist Church
Saturday, May 3
State Finals for Youth/Highschool & Speakers Tournament
Fort Worth
children's bible drill
Children’s Bible Drill is for children in grades 4-6. For 2025, children will use Lifeway’s Bible Skills, Drills and Thrills: BLUE CYCLE.
*Order Materials are for CSB and KJV only.
youth bible drill
Youth Bible Drill is a three-year rotational program for students in grades 7-9. Youth will locate books and verses from the Bible, memorize passages and locate specific passages that pertain to various doctrinal and ethical concerns.
The three-year rotation cycles are red, blue, and green. For 2025, students will use the BLUE CYCLE.
high school bible drill
High School Bible Drill is a three-year rotational program for students in grades 10-12. High School students will locate books and verses from the Bible, memorize passages, and locate specific passages that pertain to various doctrinal and ethical concerns.
The three-year rotation cycles are Cycle One (RED), Cycle Two (BLUE), and Cycle Three (GREEN). For 2025, students will use CYCLE TWO (BLUE).
youth speakers tournament
The Youth Speakers Tournament is a ministry for students in grades 10-12 and is designed to encourage growth toward Christian maturity. Teens are challenged to think seriously about their commitment of Christ. Speakers are judged on the composition and delivery of their speeches.
