Speech and Debate Organizations
The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA)
The NCFCA believes that competitive forensics provides a means for homeschooled students to learn and exercise analytical and oratorical skills in addressing life issues from a biblical worldview in a manner that glorifies God.
NCFCA facilitates qualifying tournaments and a national tournament.
Communicators for Christ (CFC)
CFC’s goal is to equip Christian students, along with their parents and teachers, to effectively use the tool of communication to share truth, hope and grace. CFC conducts 4-day conferences with classes on public speaking or debate.
Speech and debate resources are sold on their website.
Christian Communicators of Wisconsin (CCOW)
CCOW has been formed for Wisconsin NCFCA members to facilitate coordination of speech opportunities in the state. The website contains a list of members and events. There is a $5 fee to add your name to the list and to have access to the names of the members and the schedule of events.
Materials for Speech/Debate
Beginning Public Speaking (Student Workpack and Teacher’s Edition)
Theresa Moon, Communicators for Christ
From Playpen to Podium
Dr. Jeff Myers
Sound Speech: public speaking and communication studies
BJU Press
An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate
Christy Shipe, Home School Legal Defense Association
War of Words
Dr. Paul David Tripp
Logic courses such as Memoria Press-Traditional Logic
Scripts for Christian dramas – Most items are available free of charge. A word of caution: You will need to be selective as the scripts may not represent biblical truth or bible stories in a reverential and God honoring way.
Speech Competition Opportunities
The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA)
has regional competitions in late winter or early spring. Information is available on their website.
The American Legion
Information is available from the post commander.
Limited information available at under Programs/Events
Scholarships are available.
Optimist International
Speech contest-deadline determined by local club-topic: ”My Future is Bright Because…” (available for students under the age of 16)
District winners receive up to $1500 scholarship
Essay contest-deadline 2/28/06-topic: “I’m Unique Because…”
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Audio essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12.
First place national winner receives a $25,000 scholarship. The VFW provides more than $3 million in scholarships annually.
under Programs & Services
Home School Legal Defense Association
Essay contest for 12 to 19 year olds.
First place winners in each category receive $400.
under Programs & Publications – HSLDA contests
Drama Opportunities
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild – Summer Youth Drama Camp – 832-7529
Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI – Fine Arts Camp – Speech and Drama
(920)261-9300