How to Host Church Trivia Night — Free Guide with Bible Trivia Ideas

How to Host Church Trivia Night — Free Guide

TL;DR: This guide includes 60 ready-to-use Bible trivia questions, event planning templates, and fellowship bingo ideas. All you need is a laptop, a projector, and a free Trivia Anywhere account.

Church trivia night is a perfect way to bring your congregation together for fellowship, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you’re planning a youth group activity, church potluck entertainment, VBS review game, or fellowship fundraiser, this guide covers everything you need — from free tools to Bible trivia questions to event planning tips.

Planning Your Church Trivia Night

Choose Your Format

| Format | Best For | Duration | |—|—|—| | Fellowship Trivia | After-service social, potlucks | 30-45 min | | Youth Group Game Night | Wednesday night youth, retreats | 45-60 min | | Fundraiser Event | Building fund, mission trips | 90-120 min | | VBS Review | End-of-week recap | 20-30 min | | Sunday School Quiz | End-of-lesson review | 10-15 min | | Intergenerational Event | Christmas party, Easter celebration | 60-90 min |

What You Need

• A projector or TV connected to a laptop (for the presenter view)
• Wi-Fi for players’ phones (or mobile data)
• Trivia Anywhere account (free at TriviaAnywhere.com)
• Food! Potluck, pizza night, or snacks — fellowship and food go together

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Create a free account at TriviaAnywhere.com
2. Build your trivia game — mix Bible trivia with fun categories
3. Optionally add bingo rounds with fellowship-themed prompts
4. On event night: connect laptop to projector, open presenter view
5. Congregation scans QR code and plays from their phones
6. Live leaderboard keeps the competition friendly and exciting

60 Bible Trivia Questions (Ready to Use)

Old Testament (15 Questions)

1. Who built the ark? → Noah
2. How many days did God take to create the world? → 6 (rested on the 7th)
3. Who was the first king of Israel? → Saul
4. What did God use to create Eve? → Adam’s rib
5. How many plagues did God send on Egypt? → 10
6. Who was thrown into the lions’ den? → Daniel
7. What sea did Moses part? → Red Sea
8. Who killed Goliath? → David
9. What was the name of Abraham’s wife? → Sarah
10. How many commandments did God give Moses? → 10
11. What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived? → Garden of Eden
12. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers? → Joseph
13. What did God tell Noah to build? → An ark
14. How many sons did Jacob have? → 12
15. What is the first book of the Bible? → Genesis

New Testament (15 Questions)

1. Where was Jesus born? → Bethlehem
2. How many apostles did Jesus have? → 12
3. What was Jesus’s earthly father’s profession? → Carpenter
4. Who baptized Jesus? → John the Baptist
5. What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana? → Turned water into wine
6. How many loaves and fishes fed the 5,000? → 5 loaves and 2 fishes
7. Who denied Jesus three times? → Peter
8. What is the last book of the Bible? → Revelation
9. What did Jesus ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday? → A donkey
10. Who was the tax collector that climbed a tree to see Jesus? → Zacchaeus
11. Where was Paul headed when he was converted? → Damascus
12. How many books are in the New Testament? → 27
13. What are the four Gospels? → Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
14. Who wrote most of the letters (epistles) in the New Testament? → Paul
15. What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? → Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind

Fun Bible Facts (10 Questions)

1. How many books are in the Bible? → 66
2. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? → “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35)
3. What is the longest book of the Bible? → Psalms
4. What is the shortest book of the Bible (by word count)? → 3 John
5. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? → Methuselah (969 years)
6. What fruit is traditionally (though not biblically) associated with the forbidden fruit? → Apple
7. How many times does the word “love” appear in the NIV Bible? → Approximately 551 times
8. What animal spoke to Balaam? → A donkey
9. How long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish? → 3 days and 3 nights
10. What is the most quoted Bible verse? → John 3:16

Church & Community Round (10 Questions)

Customize these for YOUR church!

1. What year was our church founded? → [Your answer]
2. Who was the founding pastor? → [Your answer]
3. How many members does our church have? → [Your answer]
4. What is our church’s mission statement? → [Your answer]
5. Name three ministries at our church → [Your answer]
6. What time does Sunday service start? → [Your answer]
7. What denomination is our church? → [Your answer]
8. Who leads the worship team? → [Your answer]
9. What is our church’s address? → [Your answer]
10. What was the theme of our last VBS? → [Your answer]

General Knowledge (10 Questions — Fun Mix)

1. What is the most spoken language in the world? → Mandarin Chinese
2. What planet is known as the Red Planet? → Mars
3. How many states are in the United States? → 50
4. What is the capital of Israel? → Jerusalem
5. What year did the Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth Rock? → 1620
6. What animal is known as “man’s best friend”? → Dog
7. What is the tallest mountain in the world? → Mount Everest
8. How many days are in a leap year? → 366
9. What does VBS stand for? → Vacation Bible School
10. What holiday celebrates Jesus’s resurrection? → Easter

Fellowship Bingo Ideas

Create custom bingo cards with prompts like:

• “Has been a church member for 20+ years”
• “Can recite the Lord’s Prayer from memory”
• “Has been on a mission trip”
• “Plays a musical instrument”
• “Has read the entire Bible”
• “Sings in the choir”
• “Has 3 or more children”
• “Was baptized in this church”

Tips for a Great Church Trivia Night

• Mix Bible trivia with fun categories — Not everyone is a Bible scholar, and diverse categories include everyone
• Create table teams — Groups of 4-6 around tables foster fellowship and discussion
• Start with prayer — Set the right tone
• Keep it light and fun — The goal is fellowship, not testing
• Include all ages — Mix easy and hard questions so kids and seniors can both participate
• Serve food — Pizza, potluck, desserts — food brings people together
• Award fun prizes — Gift cards, devotional books, or homemade trophies

Ready to Host Your Church Trivia Night?

Free, easy, and your congregation will love it.

Create Your Free Game →

---

Related: Church Use Case · Family Game Night · Fundraiser Ideas