Bible Drill helps students in grades 4-12 increase their knowledge, memorization and application of Scripture.

Registration

Please notify your association of your intent to participate. If you participated the previous year and do not have any information updates, you do not need to register again. Additional details are outlined below, including information about approved Bibles, scholarships and events. Associations may register their drillers by using the form linked below:

2026 Dates & Locations

Registration

March 1-25, 2027

Regional Drills

April 10, 2027
Holly Springs Baptist Church
385 Holly Springs Church Rd
Broadway, NC 27505-8848

April 17, 2027
North Albemarle Baptist Church
401 Park Ridge Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001-2831

State Finals

May 1, 2027
Burkemont Baptist Church
4668 Burkemont Rd
Morganton, NC 28655-7621

National Invitational Tournament

June 17-18, 2027
Location TBD

Color Cycle

In 2027, Bible Drill will be using Red Cycle.

Bibles

Translations used for 2026 are the King James Version (KJV), Christian Standard Bible (CSB) and the English Standard Version (ESV). Each church must use approved Bibles. The Bible version choice must be made before training begins.

Scholarships

In order for a student to proceed to the final state drills and qualify for scholarship and state title, the student must be from a participating N.C. Baptist church. A student may win the scholarship only once as a driller and once as a speaker.

Regional Drill Schedule

Children’s Registration: 9-9:25 a.m.
Drills: 10 a.m.

Youth/High School/Speakers Registration: 1-1:25 p.m.
Drills: 1:30 p.m.