The Pathfinder Bible Experience, commonly called PBE, is a Bible quiz program in the Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinders ministry. Each season, teams of young people study an assigned portion of Scripture, usually an entire book or set of chapters, and then test their knowledge at a series of events. It is part Bible study, part team project, and part friendly competition, all built around getting God's Word deep into the hearts of the next generation.
The work of preparing for PBE looks a lot like classic Scripture memory: read the text, understand it, commit it to memory, and review it until it stays. This page explains how the program generally works and how a team can use BibleMemory.com to study the assigned passages together.
Study books by year
PBE 2027 Study Books: Mark, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John
For the upcoming 2027 (2026-2027 season), teams preparing for the Pathfinder Bible Experience should study the books currently listed by official NAD PBE resources and confirm final details with their club and conference leaders.
Upcoming season
PBE 2027 Study Books
- Mark
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
Official NAD PBE resources list the 2026-2027 study books as Mark; 1 Peter; 2 Peter; 1 John; 2 John; 3 John, with the NAD finals scheduled for April 23-24, 2027.
Source: NAD PBE resources
Most recent completed season
PBE 2026: Isaiah
The NAD 2026 finals were held April 18, 2026, at Camp Hawthorne, Florida. NAD reported a record 259 teams, roughly 4,300 attendees, and testing in English, French, Spanish, and Korean.
Source: NAD 2026 PBE recap
Ready Answers
Teams searching for PBE Ready Answers are usually looking for practice questions, question-bank review, and memorization support that helps them prepare to answer from the assigned text. Ready Answers is a supplemental PBE study-question and memorization-guide resource teams may use for quiz-style practice. Treat it as preparation support, not a replacement for official PBE rules or your club and conference directions.
PBE Academy
PBE Academy is a supplemental PBE training and practice resource with quiz-style study material. Use it alongside the assigned Scripture, official NAD PBE resources, and your coach's study plan.
The basics
What is the Pathfinder Bible Experience?
PBE gathers Pathfinder clubs to study the same assigned Scripture and answer questions about it. Teams are usually made up of several members who prepare together over months, then compete in events where they answer detailed, text-based questions. The emphasis is on knowing what the Bible passage actually says, including specific people, places, events, and wording.
Because the questions reward precise recall, teams that read closely and memorize well tend to thrive. The goal is not trivia for its own sake; it is to encourage young people to immerse themselves in Scripture and carry it with them for life.
An independent study tool
BibleMemory.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pathfinder Bible Experience or the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are an independent Scripture-memory app that teams and individuals can use to study and review the passages they are assigned. Always confirm the official books, rules, and dates for the current season with your club leadership.
How it works
How a season comes together
Each season centers on assigned Scripture, often one or more books of the Bible. Teams spend the months leading up to the events reading the text, studying its details, and memorizing key passages. On a strong team, members frequently divide the material so that everyone contributes, while still reviewing the whole book together.
When event day arrives, teams answer a series of questions drawn directly from the assigned passages. Scoring rewards accuracy, so the months of careful reading and memorization are what separate a prepared team from an unprepared one. A shared group on BibleMemory.com helps keep every member working from the same set of verses and the same review schedule.
Levels
From the local club to the division event
PBE is typically structured as a series of levels. Teams that do well at one level can advance to the next, facing more clubs and tougher competition while studying the same assigned text. The exact structure and names can vary by region, so check with your conference for current details.
Club & area
Teams begin by studying together at the local Pathfinder club, then compete at an area or regional event with other clubs nearby.
Conference
Teams that advance move on to the conference level, facing clubs from a wider region with the same assigned material.
Union
Strong teams continue to the union level, which gathers conferences across a larger territory for a more competitive round.
Division
The highest level brings together top teams from across the division for the culminating event of the season.
A study rhythm
A simple rhythm for learning the assigned book
Memorizing an entire book feels overwhelming until you break it into a repeatable routine. Read for understanding first, then practice recall, then review earlier chapters before they fade. A few focused minutes each day, repeated across the season, beats occasional cram sessions.
Assign
Know your passage
Each season focuses on an assigned book or books of the Bible. Confirm the exact references with your club director so your whole team studies the same text.
Read
Read for understanding
Read the assigned chapters slowly and repeatedly. Understanding the story, people, and flow of the text makes the wording far easier to remember.
Divide
Divide the load
On a team, members often take responsibility for specific chapters or themes. A shared group keeps everyone aligned on the same verses.
Memorize
Memorize with active recall
Type or recite each verse from memory instead of only rereading it. Active recall is what makes Scripture stick under the pressure of a quiz.
Review
Review on a schedule
Bring earlier chapters back at increasing intervals so the whole book stays fresh from your first practice through the final event.
Quiz
Practice quiz-style
Drill references, fill-in-the-blanks, and who-said-it questions. Practicing the way you will be tested builds speed and confidence.
Why memorization wins
Recall under pressure is a skill. When a team has truly memorized the assigned text and reviewed it on a schedule, references, fill-in-the-blanks, and detail questions become much faster to answer. Memorizing the passage is the single most reliable way to prepare.
Practice with help
How BibleMemory.com helps your team
BibleMemory.com is built around active practice. Add the assigned chapters and verses, memorize them with the 3-step method, and review them with spaced practice so the whole book stays fresh. Create a group for your team so every member works from the same passages, and track each person's progress as the season goes on. If your team is new to memorizing long passages, start with our guide on how to memorize Scripture, and browse memory verses by topic for off-season practice between PBE years.
Study the assigned passages together
Create a group, add the verses your team is studying, and memorize and review them side by side from the web or the mobile app.
Join a group
Pathfinder Bible Experience groups
These public groups on BibleMemory.com are studying passages connected to the Pathfinder Bible Experience. Open one to see its verses and join to memorize along with the team.
Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE): 2027
Welcome to the unofficial Pathfinder Bible Experience group! Off-topic messages not permitted.
View groupMentone PBE 2027
This contains our sections of scripture for memorizing Mark, 1 & 2 Peter and 1, 2 & 3 John
View groupSouth Bay PBE Team
Phoenix Porcupettes Pathfinders
Hello Phoenix Porcupettes Pathfinders, This is the group to help Phoenix Porcupettes Pathfinders memorize their Bible verses. Go to Grou...
View groupIsaiah Memory
This group is working on memorizing parts of Isaiah for PBE 2026
View groupPBE
Pathfinder 2026 Memory Gems
Memory Gem Verses for Pathfinders 2026
View groupPathfinder Bible Experience (PBE)
Welcome all! This group is for anyone who is brave enough to take on the hardships of memorizing the Bible. Stay Committed, Connected, and C...
View groupPBE 2025-2026
PBE 2022
PBE 2023
New Gen
PBE Memorization group
View groupPathfinder Memory Gems
Welcome to the Pathfinder Memory Gem page. Here you can practice or master all the Memory Gems that Pathfinders has each year and be ready f...
View groupPBE 2024 - 2025
2019 DNL PBE TEAMS
PBE 2025
Community Falcons PBE 2021
2022-2023 PBE - John
South Bay PBE Team 1
We cook
View group**Winter Park Spanish PBE**
Winter Park Spanish SDA Church PBE Team 2018-2019 Luke Gianna: 1-4 Dayanna: 5-8 Sarai: 9-12 Ben & Dominic: 13-16 Alondra & Isabella: 1...
View groupAnkeny’s Pathfinder Bible Experience 2026
LONDON GHANA PBE 2021
Pathfinder Bible Experience Collegedale Team
We are here, we are waiting
View groupPBE 2018: Fort Wayne Seed Planters
As we continue studying for PBE, let's be accountable, memorize more, and review what we've learned. Months To Area Level: 8
View groupStart today
Get your team into the Word
Whether you are leading a club or studying on your own, you can start memorizing the assigned passages today and review them all the way to event day.
Create a team groupFAQ
Questions about the Pathfinder Bible Experience
What are the PBE 2027 study books?
For 2027 (2026-2027 season), official NAD PBE resources list these study books: Mark, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John. Confirm final rules, dates, and event details with your club, conference, and the official PBE resources.
What did PBE teams study in 2026?
For 2026 (2025-2026 season), the assigned Scripture listed in the verified NAD sources was Isaiah. BibleMemory.com can help teams memorize and review the assigned Scripture, but official PBE details should come from PBE leadership.
What is the Pathfinder Bible Experience?
The Pathfinder Bible Experience, often called PBE, is a Seventh-day Adventist Pathfinders Bible quiz program for youth. Teams study an assigned book or books of the Bible each season and answer detailed questions in a series of events that advance from the local level upward.
How much of the Bible do PBE teams need to know?
Teams study the full assigned text for the season, often an entire book or a set of chapters, closely enough to answer detailed recall and fill-in-the-blank questions. Confirm the exact books and verses for the current season with your club leadership.
How does Scripture memorization help with PBE?
Most PBE questions reward precise recall of what the text actually says. Memorizing the assigned passages, and reviewing them on a schedule, helps team members recognize references, complete verses, and recall specific details quickly during competition.
Can our whole PBE team study together online?
Yes. On BibleMemory.com you can create a private or public group for your team, add the assigned passages, and let every member memorize the same verses while you track progress together throughout the season.
Is BibleMemory.com officially affiliated with the Pathfinder Bible Experience?
No. BibleMemory.com is an independent Scripture-memory tool. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pathfinder Bible Experience or the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We simply provide a way for teams and individuals to memorize and review the passages they are studying.