2008 - Color Cycle Green

Purpose
The purpose of Children's Bible Drill is to help children increase in knowledge of the Bible, develop skills in effectively handling the Bible and begin developing memory skills.

Participants
Children who are classified by their church as fourth, fifth or sixth graders for the church year are eligible to participate.  Children are encouraged to be members of a children's department in Discipleship Training.

Materials to be Learned

1. Learn the names of the books of the Bible in the proper order and be able to locate them in the Bible.
2. Memorize verses and references printed on the Children's Bible Drill cards.  Cards are available from LifeWay Christian Resources in King James Version, New International Version or Holman Christian Standard.
3. Memorize the titles and references of the key passages printed on the Bible Drill cards and be able to locate the references in the Bible.

Types of Drills
Quotation Drill - 6 calls (Bible not used)
References are taken from the verses on the Children's Bible Drill card.  The leader gives the reference (example: "Genesis 1:31").  If the participant knows the verse, he steps forward one step on the call "start," prepared to quote the verse as it is stated on the Children's Bible Drill card and gives the reference.
Completion Drill - 6 calls (Bible not used)
References are taken from the verses on the Children's Bible Drill card.  The leader quotes the part of the verse that is underlined (example: "Honour thy father...").  If the participant can complete the verse, he steps forward one step on the call "start," prepared to quote the verse as it is stated on the Children's Bible Drill card and to give the reference.
Book Drill - 6 calls (Bible used)
Any book in the Bible may be used.  The leader calls a book of the Bible.  After the call "start" is given, the participant finds any page in the book called by the leader, places an index finger on the page, steps forward, prepared to name the book preceding the one called, the book called and the book following the one called (example: Exodus: "Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus"). 
Key Passage Drill - 6 calls (Bible used)
Only the key passage listed on the Children's Bible Drill card will be used.  The leader gives the reference by stating the subject or title given to the passage (example: "The Resurrection of Jesus").  The participant finds Matthew 28, places his index finger on any portion of the passage and steps forward.  When called upon, the participant will state the title of the key passage and the reference.  The leader will designate one of more verses to be read aloud by the participant. 

Scoring
Judges mark on a score sheet.  Click here for the CSBC score sheet.  Only one mistake may be scored for a participant on a single call.  The types of mistakes and a corresponding letter or letters is reflected on the scoring sheet.  The number of correct responses is reported to the children.  Mistakes are:

1. Child fails to step out within 10 seconds.
2. Child gives incorrect response.  This includes any child who raises his/her hand, indicating an error.
3. Child fails to stand straight or keep eyes on the drill caller until the command "start" is given.
4. When the Bible is used, child steps forward before the index finger is on the correct response.
5. Child fails to handle the Bible according to instructions or obviously misuses the Bible.  The Bible should be held parallel to the floor with one hand flat on the top and one hand flat on the bottom with no fingers extending over the edges.

Church Drill
Church drills should be conducted before a group of church members on or before March 16, 2008 to allow time before the associational drill.  Children with 12 or more correct responses receive a "Church Winner" seal and advance to the associational drill.  Children with fewer than 12 correct responses may receive a "Church Driller" seal.  Please send each participant's name, school grade, home telephone number with area code, church name and church address to the association drill director (usually the associational discipleship training Director) by March 23, 2008.  In the event that the association is not providing an associational drill, immediately contact the Bible Drill office. 

Associational Drill
Associations are encouraged to hold a Children's Bible Drill on or before March 29, 2008.  Children must participate in the associational drill of the local association to advance to the State Bible Drill Finals.  Children with 16 or more correct responses receive an "Associational Winner" seal and advance to the State Bible Drill Finals.  Children with fewer than 16 correct responses may receive an "Associational Driller" seal.  After the association drill, please send each participant's name, school grade, home telephone number with area code, church name and church address to the Bible Drill Office.  Please indicate which children will advance to the state drill level.  If an association fails to provide an associational drill, contact the Bible Drill Office before April 14, 2008 for alternate arrangements.
Note: The associational discipleship training director (or designated person):

1. Sends a completed associational drill report sheet of the name, address, school grade, home telephone number with area code, church name and church address for each associational winner to the Bible Drill Office by April 14, 2008 to qualify for the State Bible Drill.
2. Orders associational seals from the Bible Drill Office.

State Finals
The State Bible Drill Finals will be April 19, 2008 at First Chinese Baptist Church, Los Angeles.  Children with 20 or more correct responses receive a "State Finals Winner" seal.  Children with fewer than 20 correct responses receive a "State Finals Participant" seal.  Those with a perfect score will receive a "State Winner Perfect" seal.

Conducting the Drill
Before the drill, the leader should type out all commands, verses and references to be used.  All responses should be "word perfect" from the Drill Bible, including references.  Stumbling over words is not a mistake since participants have not had the opportunity to practice pronouncing words prior to the drill.  A practice call should be given before each section of drill followed by a chance for participants and judges to clarify rules.

Resources
Resources for Children's Bible Drill are available from three sources:

1. LifeWay Christian Resources sells Drill Bibles, Leader Guides and other drill resources.  Click here to view and order LifeWay materials (click 'Bible Drill' into the search engine) or call 1.800.677.7797.
2. International Bible Society sells the NIV Worship Edition Bible.  Order by calling 1.800.524.1588.
3. California Southern Baptist Convention Bible Drill Office/web site provides certificates, seals and score sheets to churches and associations.  Click here for the CSBC score sheet.  Click here for printable certificates.  Click here to order seals (please enter the number of seals you need in the comment space of the email form.)

Steps to Bible Drill in Your Church
Pastor
( )    Select a leader. (Fall) 

Bible Drill Leader
( )    Select a time for training sessions. (Fall)
( )    Secure additional leaders if needed. (Fall)
( )    Select a Church Drill date and put it on the church calendar. (Fall)
( )    Contact the associational office to secure the Associational Bible Drill date and put it on the church calendar. (Fall)
( )    Determine the date and location of the State Drill and put the dates on the church calendar. (Fall)
( )    Decide if your children will use the KJV, NIV or HCB Bible translation. (Fall)
( )    Order Bibles, teaching resources, and awards. (Fall)
( )    Secure Bible Drill Brochures for your children - available through the Bible Drill Office, (559) 229-9533 ext. 243. (Fall)
( )    Promote and enlist participation by children. (Fall)
( )    Begin Bible Drill training/practice. (Fall)
( )    Continue Bible Drill training/practice. (Winter)
( )    Secure leadership for your Church Drill; a caller, a timekeeper (secure a stopwatch), and 3 judges. (Winter)
( )    Conduct your Church Drill. (Spring)
( )    Attend the Association Drill with your Church Drill winners. (Spring)
( )    Attend State Children’s Bible Drill Finals with your Association Drill winners.
( )    Conduct a church recognition ceremony to recognize all your church’s Bible Drill participants and winners. (Spring)