July 15, 2022
As a young teen, I thought that value would come from being popular among my peers. The popular kids went to beer parties, so I wanted an invitation. . . . The invitation I ultimately received, however, was to join Bible Bowl. It changed my life forever.
December 8, 2021
Johnson University announced via Facebook that “our friend and professor” Lee Richardson passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30. Tommy Smith, JU’s president, referred to Richardson as “Johnson’s Renaissance man.” Plus briefs from Racine (Mo.) Christian Church, National Bible Bowl, and more.
September 1, 2021
Thousands are praying for Charlie Russell . . . plus updates on Team Expansion's efforts to help Afghans and efforts to plant churches in New England. And much more . . .
July 7, 2021
National Bible Bowl director Josiah Gorman said the ministry knew there was a problem when 40 percent of their players left at the end of each season and did not return. The ministry's leaders decided it was time for some changes . . .
March 10, 2014
By Jennifer Johnson Bible Bowl tournaments are happening in churches, on college campuses, at conventions””and in a jail in Circleville, OH. When Kevin Littler became chaplain at the Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility, he wanted to create opportunities for Bible study, and believed competition could be the draw to encourage participation. Josiah Gorman, executive director at the National Bible Bowl office in Cincinnati, encouraged Littler to contact Bill Thomas, the new minister at nearby Northridge Church of Christ. “I know the life of a senior minister is very hectic, and I was simply hoping he could recommend a volunteer to coach
September 29, 2011
By Robert Spruill Three years from now National Bible Bowl will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since Bible Bowl”s creation, thousands of youth have benefited from the opportunity it provides for in-depth study of the Scriptures. Each year a portion of the Bible is chosen as the text that serves as the basis for competitions at the local and national tournaments. Participants study that text for the entire Bible Bowl season, which runs from October through May, but extends into June and July for teams that compete beyond local round robin tournaments. Many players memorize all or part of the text
November 2, 2008
By Staff  “Team 1″ from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, won the National Bible Bowl double-elimination tournament held July 1-4 at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. Other team winners included the squad from Central Christian Church in Ocala, Florida, which won the Beginner Bowl contest, and test-takers from Central Christian Church in Kissimmee, Florida, who scored highest on the Team Written Test. (A more complete list of team and individual winners is at the end.) In addition to the quizzes and tests, evening sessions at the national tournament featured lively worship and compelling speaking. Offerings exceeded $15,000 and
April 20, 2008
By Gayle Gresham On the surface, Bible Bowl appears to be a simple quiz game requiring good memorization skills and speed in answering questions, but those who participate in Bible Bowl will tell you there is much more to Bible Bowl than the game. “Students involved in Bible Bowl acquire a vast amount of Bible knowledge they can apply to their lives as they mature in their Christian walk,” says Bret Talley, National Bible Bowl director. “The knowledge, experience, friendships, and spiritual growth they gain through Bible Bowl is something they will carry with them throughout their adult lives.” Knowledge
April 20, 2008
By Dale Harlow After graduating from Bible college, I had two goals for ministry. The first, and I believe most important, was to help lost people find Jesus. The second was to help Christian people grow in their walk with the Lord through prayer, Bible study, and worship. Twenty-four years later, those goals have not changed. BIBLE STUDY IS JUST THE BEGINNING My first experience in full-time ministry was in a youth ministry position. In my efforts to find a way to encourage youth to study the Bible, I became involved in the Bible Bowl program. To this day I
February 5, 2006
Louisville will host the North American Christian Convention June 27-30, featuring special events, prayer gatherings, mentorship breakfasts, and programming for all ages—aimed at strengthening relationships and celebrating shared heritage across Christian churches and churches of Christ.
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