Godly character is our first concern in Verdict, therefore we expect members to honor God by treating one another with kindness, and by speaking truly and courteously. We aspire to righteousness and peace in our relationships, and to serve one another in humility, and these same principles apply to how we conduct ourselves in tournament competition. Our goal in debate is to refute ideas, not people. In both practice and competition, our desire is to strongly pursue excellence in order to sharpen our skills and learn to become better thinkers, speakers, and researchers.
