As the JBQ District Coordinator for Pen Florida, I want our children to have unwavering confidence in their faith in Jesus Christ. To accomplish this, as a District we will:

1. 1. Promote discipleship that nurtures children’s spiritual growth and biblical understanding. We want our children to develop a love and a hunger for God’s Word (Deuteronomy 6:4).
   2. Create a fun yet competitive environment that instills our quizzers with an unshakeable confidence. We want to bolster an Elijah generation that will be equipped to speak boldly about their faith in Jesus Christ (1 Peter 3:15).
   3. Extend opportunities for JBQ fellowship that exceeds the traditional quiz season. We want to foster community across the district (Proverbs 27:17 & Hebrews 10:25-26).
   4. Encourage the natural progression of Bible Quiz from JBQ to TBQ. We want our children to continue to habitually study the Word of God through their secondary years as they venture into adulthood (Proverbs 22:6).
   5. Expand the JBQ ministry to everyone–whether in a church, school, or homeschool setting. The Gospel is for everyone, and we want everyone to participate. (Acts 2:39 & John 17:21-23)

Last season, our theme throughout the Pen Florida District focused Jeremiah 1:4-9 as we learned that God created each of us on purpose and for a specific purpose. We reflected on the life of Jeremiah and how God called Jeremiah at a young age to do His will. We examined the lives of several young people through the Old and New Testaments to reflect on God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Throughout the season, we learned that God can and will use us at any age or stage of life if we submit to His will.

For the 2024 – 2025 season, we will take what we learned about our purpose and explore how God’s purpose for our lives affects others. Our theme is titled “You are My Witnesses.” Throughout this season, we will focus on Isaiah 43. We will learn that God always has a plan—in good times and in bad times. Even in difficult circumstances, God is always with us and he uses these moments to bring us closer to Him so that we can witness to others.

I cannot wait to hear how Junior Bible Quiz impacts your church, your quizzers, and their families. I pray you have a wonderful season and that your quizzers’ lives are forever changed.

The Pen Florida District is divided into six leagues, or sections, based on location. Each of these leagues has a different league coordinator who is responsible for communicating competition dates and locations. Though the Pen Florida District coordinator supervises each league, churches and coaches throughout the season communicate with the league coordinator for monthly competition information. Use the chart to determine which league your church quizzes in and contact the league coordinator. If your church is new to JBQ this season, please reach out to the District coordinator for your church’s league assignment.