The Pathfinder Bible Experience is a team challenge that focuses on immersion in the
Word of God. Four levels of play each Pathfinder year culminate in an official NAD Pathfinder event held on the third Sabbath of April at a large venue somewhere in the NAD.
A full day of activities is planned, including Sabbath morning services, and the PBE event in the afternoon from 1-5 pm.
The PBE Manual is available from AdventSource or as a PDF download here.
For more articles:
http://www.pathfindersonline.org/en/events/pathfinder-bible-experience
2019 PBE Overview
The Pathfinder Bible Experience is the Official North American Division Pathfinder Bible study program. Some affectionately call the program Bible Bowl.
Each year, teams of six club members study a book of the Bible (alternating Old Testament and New Testament), memorizing large portions of God's word.
2019 PBE Hotel Listing
Congratulations to all your teams for making 1st place at your Union Level PBE testing!
We look forward to seeing you in Rockford, Illinois, April 26-27 at Rock Valley College, 3301 North Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61114.
Here is an alphabetical list of hotels in the area. There is a big soccer tournament going on the same time so reserve your stay soon!
Alpine Inn
4404 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
www.alpineinnrockford.com
(815) 399-1890 (call for reservations)
Double Room Rate: $62
Baymont Inn & Suites Rockford
622 N. Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61107
Baymont Inn website (click for reservations)
(815) 229-8200 (call for reservations)
Standard King Room Rate: $119.95
Best Western Legacy Inn South Beloit
5910 Technology Drive, South Beloit, IL 61080
Best Western website (click for reservations)
(815) 389-4211
Double Queen Room Rate: $111.20
Candlewood Suites
7555 Walton Street, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-9300 (call for reservations)
Single Queen Room Rate: $114
Fairfield Inn & Suites Beloit, WI
2784 Milwaukee Road, Beloit, WI 53511
Fairfield Inn & Suites website (click for reservations)
(608) 365-2200
King Room Rate: $114
Double Queen Room Rate: $124
Hilton Garden Inn
7675 Walton Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Hilton Garden Inn reservation website (click for reservations)
Hilton Garden Inn website
(815) 229-3322
Standard Room Rate: $169
Holiday Inn Express Rockford
7552 Park Place Loves Park IL 61111
(815) 654-4100 (call for reservations)
King Room Rate: $139.95
Double Room Rate: $149.95
Motel 6
7712 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 397-8000 (call for reservations)
Standard Room Rate: $49.99
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
200 S Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 226-2100 (call for reservations)
Radisson Hotel website (click for reservations – Promo Code: BIBLE)
Double Queen with Sleeper Sofa Rate: $139
King with Sleeper Sofa Rate: $139
Residence Inn by Marriott
7542 Colosseum Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 227-0013 (call for reservations)
Suites Rate: $139.00 (two-night minimum stay required)
Sleep Inn of Rockford
725 Clark Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-8900 (call for reservations – Group Name: Pathfinder Bible Bowl 2019)
Sleep Inn reservation website (click for reservations)
Double Room Rate: $115
Super 8 Motel Rockford
7646 Colosseum Drive, Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-5522 (call for reservations)
Standard Room Rate: $54.99
PBE 2019 Sample Question Downloads
Whether practicing a "dry run" or using the questions as part of a PBE preparation game against the church elders/ministry team, these files are meant to support your preparation for game-play at your regional, conference, and union events.
Format: 90 questions in the format you should be prepared to answer at PBE events.
English/Spanish Powerpoint Sample Questions - Luke
2019 PBE Official Translations Commentary
UPDATE - Official Translations and Commentary of Luke for 2019 PBE Testing Released!
UPDATE - 11-02-18 Files moved to new server for faster and more reliable access!
PBE Manual
The Pathfinder Bible Experience Manual is the offical guide and rule book for all levels of PBE play.
PBE Study Books 2015-2021
Voted NAD Pathfinder Advisory 2013 --
Beginning in 2014 we have changed the study direction of PBE from multiple books to generally one book.
- 2015 - Matthew
- 2016 - Exodus
- 2017 - Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 & 2 Timothy
- 2018 - Daniel & Esther
- 2019 - Luke
- 2020 - Ezra & Nehemiah
- 2021 - Hebrews, James, 1st and 2nd Peter
The plan is to study one of the four Gospels every four years and in general to alternate Old and New Testaments.
Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) Forms and Tools
Below you will find the forms necessary for local team, area, and conference levels of play.
Local Club Forms:
Statement of Integrity - Please bring a signed copy to your area, conference, union, and division events.
Media Release Form -- Please bring a signed copy FOR EACH PARTICIPANT to your area, conference, union, and division events.
Read more: Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) Forms and Tools
