SHANNON MULLIS
Indianapolis, IN

1. What years did you quiz?
   Fall of 1987 to Spring of 1993



2. Where and for what church did you quiz?
   Bedford (IN) FMC



3. What were the highlights of your quizzing years?
   The friends I made and fun I had more than the trophies I won. I also remember a very distinct moment at Spring Arbor when God really comforted me after a loss. Oh, and a cross over quiz we won at Nationals my 7th grade year.



4. Did you or your team win any championships? If so, what and when?
   Young Teen Rookie - 1988 Young Teen Vet - 1989 Senior Teen Vet - 1991 Individuals - 1st Place Senior Teen Vet - 1992 and 2nd Place Senior Teen Vet - 1993



5. Did you receive any other special quizzing awards? If so, what?
   Dave Markell Attitude Award - 1993



6. What was your favorite scripture? Why?
   Philippians chapter 3 is my favorite because it is a constant reminder of where my hope and worth rests and a comfort because that hope doesn't rest in anything I do, but in what Christ has done. After 19 years of being a follower of Christ, I still struggle with this at times. It is also a beautiful reminder to me to value, strive for, and live for knowing Christ, becoming like Him in his death, as I eagerly await heaven. I believe the book of Philippians was my favorite book I studied. I am pretty sure I could still quote most of it after 11 years.



7. How did Quizzing affect you as a teen?
   I believe I had greater self-confidence because of my success in quizzing. I also really enjoyed the healthy outlet for my competitive nature. I am convinced I learned to study better as a result of quizzing. But more than anything, I believe Bible Quizzing enhanced my relationship with Christ. Not only was I learning a lot of God's word, but I would turn to God during attacks of pre-quiz nerves and post-loss sorrows, and it cemented my relationship with Christ and taught me more of what it means to trust.



8. What difference has quizzing made in your life to this day?
   I can't really define the impact it has had. I believe it was the single most formative "thing" in my spiritual life during my teen years. How would my life be different now without that formation?
   I have no idea. However, I can say that the knowledge of God's word that I gained from quizzing has had a tremendous impact on my spiritual life. God's word in a heart bears fruit, and it has born fruit in my life. More than anything else in my life, quizzing gave me a firm foundation and understanding of the Word of God and what it means for it to be living and active in the life of a believer. (And that's a pretty strong statement coming from someone who spent three years in Seminary)



9. Are you presently involved in Bible Quizzing in any way or have you been since you were a quizzer? If so, how?
   I have quizmastered often and coached teams from Nicholasville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana (and a team from Bedford, Indiana). I have also shared in some quizzing leadership in Wabash Conference.



10. What ministries are you currently doing? How are you presently active in serving the Lord?
    I am currently an associate pastor at the West Morris Street FM church in Indianapolis, IN.