TENNESSEE CHURCHES:
If your church wants to start Children's Bible Drill, startup information is available on LifeWay's web site by clicking here.
Check below for information specific to Tennessee, or call (615) 371-7905 or (800) 558-2090 ext. 7905; e-mail bowens@tnbaptist.org.
VERSE CARDS!! The Bible Drill Verse Cards have changed from Cycle NUMBERS to Cycle COLORS. The Cycle for the next three years is:
- 2011 - Green
- 2012 - Red
- 2013 - Blue
New Bible Drill materials are available from LifeWay each year in July.
We will continue Drills using KJV, NIV and Holman CSB. The rules for the drill itself have not changed, but there are some changes on what needs to be memorized in the verses and key passages. Using the new Color Cycle cards will be necessary.
Accommodations for Children Who Have Special Needs
Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills! (Grades 1-6) LifeWay's 36-session course helps children explore God's Word and prepare for Bible Drill by learning Bible books, verses and key passages. They will study the history and people of the Bible, discover how God's Word applies to their lives, and prepare for an exciting Bible Drill! Children's Bible Drill is only for children in grades 4-6. However, Bible Skills, Drills, & Thrills provides a Bible skills development curriculum for all children in grades 1-6. There are two plans: one for grades 1–3 (which replaces Bible Buddies) and one for grades 4–6.
You will need one Leader Guide and Leader Pack per group; one Activity Book for each child; one Music & Games CD-ROM 5-pack for every five families; verse cards in Holman CSB®, NIV or KJV translation for 4th–6th graders preparing for Children's Bible Drill; and a Bible for each child. These materials may be purchased at your local LifeWay Book Store or ordered online from LifeWay Christian Store's online book store.
Helpful Hints for Children's Bible Drill
- LifeWay Christian Resources no longer sells NIV Bibles. Biblica (formerly The International Bible Society) sells the NIV Worship Edition Bible, which is the official NIV Bible for Tennessee Bible Drill. It can be ordered from BiblicaDirect at (800) 524-1588 or www.biblicadirect.com. Order the Worship Bible - Catalogue Code 172 (Burgundy), 173 (Black), or 175 (Blue) - $7.99 each or $6.99 each in cases of 24. The contents of these Bibles are identical to the NIV Bibles Tennessee Baptists have used, which means you do not have to replace all your Bibles at once, but only as they become worn.
- Check with your Regional Coordinator and Association for your Drill dates, and then set your Church's Drill date.
- Follow these Guidelines prior to the Associational Drills:
- January – Contact your State Regional Coordinator to schedule a time when they can train your Judging Team (Caller, 2 Judges, Timekeeper). It is important for your church and Association to follow the same guidelines as the State Drill.
- February – Make sure your Judging Team knows where and when to be trained.
- March/April – Have your Church's Drill prior to the Associational Drill.
- April – Attend your Associational Drill.
- Remember: Certificates are given at the Associational Drill and Additional seals, to be placed on the certificates, are given at the State Drill. Trophies are given at the State Drill to children who have completed their 3rd year of Children's State Bible Drill. Please help us keep these honors "special" by reinforcing your Church's children in other ways!
If you have any questions, then please contact your Regional Coordinator.
2011 Children's Bible Drill Regional Dates & Locations
| ALL Locations: April 16, 2011 |
| REGION |
LOCATION |
| EAST |
Central Bearden, Knoxville
865-588-0586
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SOUTHEAST
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Dallas Bay Baptist, Chattanooga
423-842-9299
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NORTHEAST
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Colonial Heights Baptist, Kingsport
423-239-5123
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CENTRAL
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Hermitage Hills Baptist, Hermitage
615-883-5034
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NORTH CENTRAL
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First Baptist, Cookeville
931-526-7108
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SOUTH CENTRAL
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First Baptist, Columbia
931-388-2655
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WEST
(Mid-South/Big Hatchie/Fayette)
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Faith Baptist, Bartlett
901-386-4785
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SOUTHWEST
(Rest of Southwest)
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Englewood Baptist, Jackson
731-668-1094
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NORTHWEST
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First Baptist, Martin
731-587-9555
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STATEWIDE
SPECIAL NEEDS
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Hermitage Hills Baptist, Hermitage
615-883-5034
Must pre-register
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Children's Bible Drill Regional Coordinators
Contact your State Regional Children's Bible Drill Coordinator for details and all your Children's Bible Drill needs.
Find your Region - Click here for Regional Map
| EAST |
Candy Macon (865) 938-1163 |
| SOUTHEAST |
Jean Ann Toomey (423) 506-0454 |
| NORTHEAST |
Dinah DeFord (423) 439-4879 |
| CENTRAL |
Debbie McConnell (615) 874-0697 |
| NORTH CENTRAL |
Deona Thomas: (615) 683-6696
Jackie Smith: (615) 683-6154 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL |
Cindy Moore (931) 840-0982 |
WEST / MID-SOUTH
(Big Hatchie / Fayette) |
Crystal McCartie (901) 382-8187 |
SOUTHWEST
(Rest of West) |
Tina Johnson (731) 660-2416 |
| NORTHWEST |
Marsha Higgs (731) 587-9555 |
| SPECIAL NEEDS |
Valerie Davidson (615) 371-2082 |
Contact your regional coordinator for details.
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