Kansas Bible Bowl

What is Kansas Bible Bowl?

Kansas Bible Bowl is a youth event designed to encourage the study of God’s Word.  Participating young people are brought together for fellowship and testing of their knowledge over the selected Bible text or topic. This year (2008) we are studying the book of 1 Samuel.

At what age may young people participate?

Kansas Bible Bowl is designed for young people in the 6th-12th grades.  For this year’s Kansas Bible Bowl, grade levels are the grade as of September 1, 2007.  Some congregations like to include youth younger than the 6th grade in their junior group.  That will be up to each individual congregation.

How should our young people be organized for testing over the Bible material?

Young people will be tested and compete as teams and individually.  You should place your young people into teams consisting of four members (girls and/or boys).  There will be two divisions:  the Junior Division (6th-9th grades) and the Senior Division (10th-12th grades).  Junior Division aged youth may be placed on a Senior Division team if desired to form a team, but Senior Division aged youth may NOT be placed on a Junior Division team.  The two divisions will be divided into four classifications:  Junior Experienced, Junior Inexperienced, Senior Experienced, and Senior Inexperienced.  The definition of an “experienced” team is one that has 2 or more youth that have taken part in the Bible Bowl you are competing at before.  Each team member will individually take each section of the test.  A cumulative team score will be determined as well as separate individual scores.  Individual competition will be based on each participant’s classification (experienced or inexperienced), not on the participant’s team classification.

Please Note: The grade groupings for making up the Junior (6th-9th) and Senior (10th-12th) Divisions is in keeping with the groupings used by Oklahoma Christian University and will make it possible for teams to compete in Kansas Bible Bowl the same as they will at Abilene Christian's Bible Bowl in April.

What if you have youth that want to participate but can’t form complete teams of four members?

If you have young people who want to participate, but not enough to complete a team of four members, bring them along.  We will match them with youth from other congregations in need of team members on the day of Kansas Bible Bowl.

Of what will the test consist?

The test will be a written test with several sections.  The sections will include:  Find the Verse, Multiple Choice Identification, Chapter Events and Content, Verse Quotes, and General Information Multiple Choice.  Some rounds will be open Bible (so each team member will need their own New International Version Bible) while other rounds will be closed Bible.  Students are allowed to mark the pages of their Bible but no loose paper notes or other study aids will be permitted.  Each section will have a prescribed time limit depending on the type and number of questions.

Many use Kansas Bible Bowl and other area Bible Bowls to prepare for the Bible Bowls held on our Christian College campuses.  In keeping with the same format, there will also be a “Power Round” that will consist of questions in any form.  Also in keeping with the format of the college Bible Bowls, the “Power Round” will be considered in determining individual scores but not team scores.

When do the registration forms need to be returned?

See Registration page and complete on-line.  You may also call-in your registration or return it through mail.  If mailing, send registration forms to:

Bible Bowl Registration
Northside Church of Christ
4545 N Meridian Ave
Wichita, KS 67204

Phone (316) 838-5200
Fax (316) 838-6028

E-mail: info@ksbiblebowl.org

How many awards will be given?

Each participant will receive a ribbon of involvement.  The top 5 individuals in each classification will receive an award and the top 5 teams in each classification will receive an award.

What time will Kansas Bible Bowl start on March 8, and what do participants and sponsors do for lunch?

Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. for sponsors while participants receive a devotion time and instructions.  The testing will begin promptly at 9:15 a.m.  Lunch will be served at noon in the activity center at Northside.  Lunch is free to Bible Bowl participants and graders.  All other children and parents should pay $3.  Awards and closing comments should be concluded around 2 pm.

Will there be fellowship time?

This year we have planned an event for Friday evening, March 7, starting at 7:00pm.  Not only will this evening be filled with snack food – it will be filled with FUN!  It will involve a game show, the book of 1 Samuel, and buzzers.  We don’t want to give too much away but hope you will plan on being a part of this special night.  Lodging will be provided for those who need it.

Where will the events be held?

Both the Friday Fellowship Time and Saturday’s Bible Bowl will be held at:

Northside Church of Christ
4545 N Meridian Ave
Wichita, KS 67204

Directions

• From I-235
• Turn North on Meridian
• Go about 1/2 mile (2nd church building on the left)
• Turn left (West) into entrance