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Bible Drill

+ Speakers Tournament

About

Bible Drill is a Southern Baptist Convention program involving older children, youth and high school students in systematic memorization and location of certain Scriptures.

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 SBTC through Cooperative Program giving.

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Dates & Locations

Friday, April 10

Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament

First Baptist Church, Odessa

Saturday, April 11

Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament

North Oaks Baptist Church, Spring 

Saturday, April 18

Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament

DFW

Saturday, April 25

Regional Bible Drill & Speakers Tournament

Flint Baptist Church 

Saturday, May 2

State Finals for Youth/Highschool & Speakers Tournament

 Fort Worth

Resources

For 2026 Bible Drill will use the Green Cycle.

Children

Children’s Bible Drill is for children in grades 4-6. For 2025, children will use Lifeway’s Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills.

*Order Materials are for CSB  and KJV only.

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Youth

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.

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High School

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.

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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

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.

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Green Cycle Speakers Tournament Topics

  1. Be Loyal (Ruth 1:16-17)
  2. We Should Obey the Lord (1 Samuel 15:22)
  3. The Godly Woman (Proverbs 31:30)
  4. I Can Face Fear (Psalm 34:4)
  5. A Clean Heart (Psalm 51:10)
  6. Christians Love God and Others (Matthew 22:37-39)
  7. I Don’t Have to Stress (Philippians 4:6-7)
  8. The Way Believers Should Think (Philippians 4:8-9)
  9. I Can Be Content (Philippians 4:11-13)
  10. Our Heavenly Hope (Revelation 21:4)

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