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Mission
The mission of The Shelby Kennedy Foundation is to help families strengthen their personal relationships with the Lord and dynamically impact the world as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Vision
The vision for the Bible Bee is to encourage parents as they disciple their children through in-depth study of the Word of God, Scripture memorization, and prayer.

Board of Directors

Dr. Michael Farris, Esq., Chairman

Mr. David Craven

Mrs. Tracy Craven

Dr. John Leininger

Mr. Ken Kennedy

Mrs. Debbie Kennedy

Mr. Douglas Phillips, Esq.

Mr. Richard Welch

Mrs. Kelly Welch

Board of Advisors

Kay Arthur
Founder, Precept Ministries International (www.precept.org)

Joel Belz
Founder, WORLD Magazine (www.worldmag.com)

Dr. William Brown
President, Cedarville University (www.cedarville.edu)

Ray Comfort
Author, Speaker, Way of the Master (www.WayoftheMaster.com)

Jack Eggar
President/CEO, Awana Clubs International (www.awana.org)

Joni Eareckson Tada
Founder, Joni and Friends, Inc. (www.joniandfriends.org)

Dr. Michael Farris
Chancellor, Patrick Henry College (www.phc.edu)

Rebecca Hagelin
Vice President, The Heritage Foundation Chancellor, Patrick Henry College (www.heritage.org)

Ken Ham
Founder, Answers in Genesis (www.answersingenesis.org)


Alex and Brett Harris
Co-Founders, The Rebelution (www.therebelution.com)

Susan Howard
Actress, Writer, Political Activist

Dr. Tim LaHaye
Pastor, Author, Speaker (www.timlahaye.com)

Dr. John Morris
President, Institute for Creation Research (www.icr.org)

Tony Perkins
President, Family Research Council (www.frc.org)

Russell B. Pulliam
Associate Editor, Indianapolis Star (www.indystar.com)

Dennis Rainey
President / Co-founder of FamilyLife (www.familylife.com)

Pastor Chuck Smith
Pastor and Founder, Calvary Chapel (www.calvarychapel.com)

Matthew Staver
Founder and Chairman, Liberty Counsel (www.lc.org)

John Stonestreet
Executive Director, Summit Ministries (www.summit.org)

Wendy Wright
President, Concerned Women for America (www.cwfa.org)


Executive Staff

Mr. Mark D. McMahan, Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Thomas G. Widdoes, Vice-President of Development


Professional Staff

Mr. Brian Bailey, Senior Accountant
Mr. Frank McKenzie, Director of Regional Event Development
Mrs. Tammy McMahan, Director of Operations
Mr. William Spies, Fulfillment Manager
Mrs. Susan Carter,Customer Service Representative
Mrs. Amy McKenzie,Customer Service Representative
Mrs. Diane Moore,Customer Service Representative


Contract Partners

Foundation Online Writing Services
Real Purpose Media, Inc.
Stromata Enterprises
Thistlebend Ministries



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'Beyond What We Could Ask or Think'
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Mighty Memory for Scripture
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Tips for Bible Memorization
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The 2009 Bible Bee Winner
Daniel Staddon, a home educated 18 year old from West Virginia won the Senior Division of the first annual...

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Homeschool Group Looks Forward to National Competition
 A Chicago home school group looks forward to the 2010 National Bible Bee Competition, especially...

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Inspired to 'Do Hard Things'
Truman Falkner was inspired by Alex and Brett Harris to “do hard things.”  So he committed...

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Tampa Newspaper Highlights Bible Bee!! http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/22/
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/22/bible-bee-seeks-summer-study-group-leaders/...

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Can I pick the Bible translation I want for competing??
We understand that not every family who is participating in the National Bible Bee prefers the same Bible...

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Bible Bee seen in CLUBHOUSE JR MAGAZINE
BIBLE BEE endorsed by FOCUS ON THE FAMILY. http://www.clubhousemagazine.com/clubjr/webextras/index.cfm...

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Shelby Kennedy - Inspiration behind Bible Bee
On May 31, 2005 at the age of 23, Shelby Kennedy went home to be with the Lord after an intense struggle...

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