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Contestants gathered on stage at the 2026 National Phase

USA & Canada · 2026–2027

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Word in your heart.

A Bible contest for the Romanian evangelical family — study through the year, memorize together, and gather churches from both sides of the border.

Register your church 2026–2027 bibliography

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Church phase
April 10

In your own congregation

Regional phase
May 8

State and region gatherings

National phase
June 5

USA & Canada final

2026 National Phase

Phoenix, June 6.

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Congregation standing as the worship team leads at the 2026 National Phase The congregation stands A contestant recites from the pulpit before the congregation Reciting from memory Prayer at the pulpit during the national gathering Prayer at the pulpit Children and youth facing the stage during the gathering The youngest groups Worship team in front of the Talantul în Negoț national banner Under the banner The full sanctuary seen from the balcony From the balcony

Photography: PhotosByNao · Happy Valley Church, Phoenix

Two branches

One contest.
Two ways to take part.

01

Bible Knowledge

A one-hour written test from the books assigned to each age group. Every question is drawn from the NKJV.

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02

Memorization

Every age recites the same passage: Revelation chapters 1–5. Contestants may enter one branch or both.

Practice on the platform
A contestant recites on stage at the 2026 National Phase in Phoenix

Study plan

Bibliography

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Age groupBooks
Grades P–1 1 & 2 Samuel, Jude
Grades 2–3 1 & 2 Samuel, Jude
Grades 4–5 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Peter
Grades 6–7 1 & 2 Samuel, Philippians
Grades 8–9 1 & 2 Samuel, Galatians
Grades 10–11 1 & 2 Samuel, Hebrews
Grade 12–34 years 1 & 2 Samuel, Hebrews
Age 35+ 1 & 2 Samuel, Hebrews

Knowledge tests use the NKJV. Memorization is Revelation chapters 1–5 for every group.

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I may not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11

For churches

Five quiet steps.

  1. 01  Pastors decide the church will take part.
  2. 02  Name one contest leader.
  3. 03  Write Persida Bujdei (USA/Canada) or Daniel Neagoe.
  4. 04  Register, then gather study groups.
  5. 05  Follow the WhatsApp group for updates.
Church registration The full path
Families packed into the pews during worship in Phoenix
25+ Years in Romania
37+ Churches here
19 Countries worldwide

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The gathering

2026 Nationals photos @talantulinnegotusa

Photography: PhotosByNao