Stories and the Classical Model, Part 2: Storytelling in Bible Quest
Part 1 of this series explored the literary device of story and why it works so well as a tool for classical educators. Part 2 will...
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Nathan King
- Sep 25
- 4 min
Stories and the Classical Model, Part 1: Why Stories Work
Throughout the ages, people from all over the world have told stories. A story, of course, is simply a connected account of events, and...
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Nathan King
- May 30
- 4 min
A Few Great Equip Phase Tools
Read on for a few great ideas about creating Equip Phase tools for songs, recitation, maps, timelines, and more!
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Nathan King
- May 23
- 4 min
The New Kid in the Classroom
What about the new kid in class? Explore a few tips and tricks to address the needs of new students in your classical classroom.
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Nathan King
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Preparation Part 3: Preparation Gets Even Easier
When it gets right down to it, Bible Quest need not be a complicated affair. As a teacher gains familiarity with Bible Quest and...
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Nathan King
- Jan 2, 2021
- 2 min
Preparation Part 2: Refining Classroom Preparation
Once a teacher has gained a little experience in the classroom, they can begin to refine their approach and plan for more detailed...
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Nathan King
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
Preparation Part 1: Powerful Teaching Begins with Great Resources
This blog post is the first of three articles that highlight how easily teachers can prepare their own Bible Quest classroom. Bible Quest...
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Nathan King
- Sep 10, 2020
- 4 min
Bible Quest for Middle and High School
Bible Quest has fantastic tools for teaching younger students in the grammar phase, but the program is also very effective for middle and...
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Nathan King
- Aug 25, 2020
- 3 min
An Unexpected Blessing of Memorization
How does what we know contribute to what we understand?
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Nathan King
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
Partnering with Parents in the Church
What questions should church leaders consider as they make plans to partner with the parents of their students?
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Nathan King
- Jul 29, 2020
- 3 min
The Power of Reading Narratives in the Bible
In Bible Quest, we've included Scripture references each week that can be used as parents and teachers see fit. Many of these references...
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Nathan King
- Mar 15, 2020
- 3 min
Using Songs to Teach Scripture
I recently had the chance to help with a workshop at the Children's Ministry Expo. We focused on song in preschool ministry, and I came...
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Nathan King
- Mar 13, 2020
- 4 min
Make Music Count: Best Classroom Practices and DIY Scripture Songs!
Song is a powerful method for encouraging memorization, which is precisely why Bible Quest uses music to help teach Scripture...
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Nathan King
- Sep 19, 2019
- 5 min
How to Make an Equip Phase that Makes a Difference - Memorization Tools and Tips
One of the foundational components of any program of study following classical methodology surrounds the idea of memorization....
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Nathan King
- Jun 30, 2019
- 5 min
The Real Solution for Discipleship
Is there an effective plan for discipleship?
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Nathan King
- May 20, 2018
- 2 min
Busting Boredom... with Knowledge
How does memorized knowledge contribute to ministry to teenagers? I spent over a decade as a youth minister, working with teens....
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Nathan King
- Dec 12, 2017
- 6 min
Bible Quest in a Large Group Context
Not everyone teaches in the same context. Bible Quest™ was designed as a tool to help train children to use God’s Word as the foundation...
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Nathan King
- Oct 10, 2017
- 5 min
Connecting Older Children in the Equip Phase
Students up to about fifth grade in age respond very well to the Equip (or grammar/knowledge) Phase in Bible Quest. However, while the...
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Nathan King
- Jul 24, 2014
- 1 min
Kids and their God-Given Capabilities
At our recent training for volunteers for the Bible Quest program at our church, we mentioned that we have the kids put the Bible Quest...
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