Christian Speech & Debate League

Overcoming Initial Reluctance

I wasn't super excited about it initially, and I know I've heard this from everyone else too—that initially they didn't think they really wanted to do it. Then they got into it and now, five years later, they're still loving it.

Students Build Amazing Relationships!

They're experiencing amazing new relationships. They're experiencing love and grace and honor and respect.

Overcoming a Major Speech Impediment

I used to have a major, major speech impediment. So going into it was terrifying and scary. But through debating and getting to know other people and watching some of the best people, like in the Nationals rounds, I developed a love not only for speaking but for working and striving to achieve something.

Finding Like-Minded Christian Fellowship

We've seen the change in our kids. There are so many other young people here that are like-minded in their pursuit of Christ. And we couldn't ask for a better place for our kids to have fellowship.

Build Skills and Character

It's not just the skills, but it's character: what do you do? How do you deal with disappointment? How do you win ethically and how do you congratulate your opponent? How do you stay friends with an opponent that really worked hard against you?

Real-World Application

The skills and the confidence that they gained as they competed really has played out in all areas of their life, whether they're at work or with their families or in their churches where they serve. They've come to recognize the things that they did here have had real-world application in what they've done as adults.