Bible Olympics
April 16, 2011
ages 7-18
Coordinator: Jeanie Matranga
The CCEA Bible Olympics has both a spiritual and educational purpose. The spiritual purpose is to teach young people to practice their God-given strengths and talents in order to discover how God can be glorified in who He created them to be. The educational purpose is to develop skills and confidence in communicating their faith in various ways.
In the Bible Olympics setting, the educational purpose is accomplished in several ways. As students study prepared materials, they will gain Scriptural and historical background knowledge to help strengthen their foundation which will help them develop a confidence in communicating their convictions. The task of studying and practicing for the upcoming event will provide a strong motivation for learning. In preparing original materials, students will gain ownership of the Biblical concepts they will present to others. Students will also gain knowledge, encouragement, and inspiration from observing presentations from others.
The spiritual purpose is accomplished in various ways as well. As stated above, as students prepare to present their chosen works, they will gain more than a familiarity with the content and using the information will develop an ownership that will help them to apply Biblical truths to their own lives. They will study, ponder, reflect, and become involved with that work. Since the Bible Olympics focus is upon the Word of God itself and works that properly represent His Word, the meditation of the mind will be a focus upon Biblical principles and concepts. Feedback from spiritually mature church leadership will help them to learn sound doctrine, to gain skillful use of spiritual knowledge, and to become more effective leaders in their own youth groups, schools, and churches. This practice of presenting biblically sound information and inspiration will help to encourage young people to share their faith, to become active in local church leadership, and to stand firm and “shine as lights in the world.”
Each student will be adjudicated and will receive a “Speak Boldly/Daniel” certificate and an adjudication sheet filled with encouragement and constructive comments on presentation and instruction on sound doctrine for original works.
