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Master the Art of Public Speaking

Discover a world of challenge and growth as you try events from all three of our speech categories. Find your passion, develop your skills, and captivate your audience.

Develop Your Voice, Shape Your Future

speech programs

NCFCA's speech program empowers young people to become confident, articulate communicators. Through ten different events, students develop critical thinking, research, and performance skills while building a strong foundation in Christian worldview.

  • Think on Your Feet

    Test your mental agility and quick thinking with our limited preparation speech events. Draw a topic, gather your thoughts, and deliver a compelling speech under pressure.

    • Apologetics

      Presents a well-reasoned defense and thoughtful application of basic tenets of the Christian faith.

    • Extemporaneous

      Analyzes news and other sources to prepare an evidence-based speech on a current-events topic.

    • Impromptu

      Presents a unique and meaningful speech on a topic drawn from abstract words, phrases, quotations, or table topics.

  • Bring Characters to Life

    Immerse yourself in the world of storytelling through interpretation. Explore diverse literary works and develop compelling performances that captivate your audience.

    • Duo

      Explores a published literature selection and is presented by a team of two competitors.

    • Open

      Explores a published literature selection and is presented by one competitor.

    • Biblical Presentation

      An interpretation speech that explores one or two selections of Scripture using visual aid(s).

    • Oratorical Thematic

      Creatively explores, develops, and analyzes one or more published speeches, developing a theme through analysis and/or expression.

  • Master the Art of Delivery

    Showcase your ability to craft and deliver a polished speech with our platform speaking events. Develop your presentation skills and captivate your audience.

    • Digital Presentation

      Informs or persuades the audience, accompanied by digital visual aids.

    • Informative

      Explains a significant topic.

    • Persuasive

      Influences the audience to consider a particular point of view or course of action.

Hear From Our Students

testimonials

Discover the transformative power of NCFCA through the inspiring stories of our students. Learn how our program has helped them build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and find their voice.

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  • Impressed Parent

    I was so impressed with the kids presenting that I came back to my wife. I said to her that we are going to do this. Not sure how we're going to do it, but we're going to try to go to every tournament because I'm so impressed with these kids.

    Raul M.

    Parent

  • My Favorite Event!

    I started with Impromptu speaking, and I did not love it. It was difficult for me to effectively manage my time, but I stuck with it. My mom encouraged me to keep going, and I could say confidently by my last year, it was my favorite event.

    Lucy C.

    Student

  • The Power of Feedback

    Students get so much feedback and they learn how to humbly accept it, to appreciate it.

    Melinda S.

    Parent

  • Learn Discernment Through Competitive Debate

    I think debate particularly gives them a tremendous amount of discernment, the ability to weigh arguments, and to make quality value assessments about what they're being told. I love that kids are learning to do real research from real worthy sources.

    Kristi E.

    Alumni Parent and Coach

  • Competition is a Catalyst for Learning

    Competition is such a great catalyst to learn to win graciously, to learn to lose graciously, to manage emotions—such an invaluable part of the process.

    Ghena B.

    Parent and Board Member

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about speech categories in our tournaments.

  • Where can I find resources for speech and debate events?

    Please visit the Resources page of the website and filter by Keyword, Category, Role, or Event.

  • Where can I find rules for speech and debate events?

    Please visit the Competition Event Rules page.