ABOUT THIS EVENT
Start the Year in the Word
The New Testament Challenge runs from January 1 through January 31 and is open to everyone who can read or listen to Scripture, including children and visitors.
Printed Bibles, Bible apps, audio Bibles, family reading aloud, or any combination may be used as long as the participant personally reads or hears every New Testament chapter during January. TWBC provides a checkoff sheet, and those who complete 100 percent are recognized on the first Sunday Morning in February.
THEME SCRIPTURE
2 Timothy 2:15
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Know Before You Come
What do I have to complete?
Read or listen to all 260 chapters of the New Testament between January 1 and January 31.
Does an audio Bible count?
Yes. Printed Bible, app, audio Bible, family reading aloud, or a combination all count if you personally read or hear every chapter.
Can children participate?
Yes. Children may complete the challenge by reading or listening.
Do I have to complete 100 percent?
Yes. The challenge is complete only when the entire New Testament has been read or heard during January.
What happens when I finish?
Complete the TWBC checkoff/completion process. Successful participants are recognized the first Sunday Morning in February and earn the appropriate achievement award.
UPCOMING DATES
Plan Ahead
Friday, January 1, 2027 – Sunday, January 31, 2027January 1–31.
Saturday, January 1, 2028 – Monday, January 31, 2028January 1–31.
Monday, January 1, 2029 – Wednesday, January 31, 2029January 1–31.