Helping Your Children Love God’s Word
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Faith Is Fading
(But it doesn’t have to)
Only 3% of teens read their Bible daily. And by the time they reach their 20s, 64% who grew up in church walk away.
When the Word isn’t opened, faith flickers… until it fades.
The Light That Never Fades
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
The Light That Never Fades
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
We Can Help
Founded in 2009 by the Shelby Kennedy Foundation, the National Bible Bee exists to ignite a passion for Scripture in young people.
What began as a tribute to Shelby Kennedy’s deep love for God’s Word has grown into a movement—uniting families, strengthening faith, and raising up the next generation of bold believers.
At just 23 years old, Shelby went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Through every trial, she remained anchored in Scripture, finding joy and strength in God’s promises. Her legacy lives on as thousands of children hide God’s Word in their hearts and experience real spiritual transformation.
116,658
Children & Teens
Have Memorized
1,979,565
Bible Verses (and counting)
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$3.5 Million
Real Stories. Real Families.
“My mom said, ‘Do you want to sign up for this National Bible Bee?”
Viaan Oggi
“Teenagers in the United States of America and they are excited about the Word of God.”
Laion Lovett
Real Stories. Real Families.
“My mom said, ‘Do you want to sign up for this National Bible Bee?”
Viaan Oggi
“Teenagers in the United States of America and they are excited about the Word of God.”
Laion Lovett
Endorsed By
Kirk Cameron
“The Bible Bee is truly amazing”
James Dobson
“I endorse it with all my
heart”
Max Lucado
“We are proud of this
ministry”
Ken Ham
“It was thrilling for me…”
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
“I’m so thrilled…”
Tony Perkins
“Help plant the Word of God in your children.”
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