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I am passionate about the NCFCA Apologetics Speech category. Growing up in a Christian home, I had questions about the faith but never asked them. The questions in this category present a great opportunity to discuss what we believe and why. I am not officially associated with NCFCA but I am a homeschool dad and pastor, prepping local kids to compete in this event and have come up with some materials that I think are helpful.
Barriers and Solutions
However, there are several barriers to making this a successful category.
Barrier 1. The number of questions are overwhelming to the average student!
Solution: A workbook that gives hints on how to make cards, hints on verses to study, groups the 100 questions into similar categories, and links questions to a popular theology book.
The new workbook has sections on: practical hints on where to research, how to organize your card, how to organize your speech, etc.
The majority of the book is a workbook with one page per question for students to write down their research to the questions. It is not the answers to the questions themselves (like a debate bluebook)! The questions have suggested readings, suggested Scriptures and suggested links.
You can view a sampler by clicking here or on the line at the bottom of the page.
How to Order
The cost of this workbook is $22.95 +$4 for shipping. For priority mail (2 day) add $3 more for shipping.
- You can order by mail. Send your payment to 50 Fairhaven Road, Cumberland RI, 02864. Shipping for large quantity orders will be calculated on what I have to pay.
- Or you can order using Paypal. To use Paypal, send payment to orders[atsign]tonguetied.org. Replace the word atsign with the @ character.
Barrier 2. The answers to these questions are overwhelming to the average parent!
The theologically inclined parent will enjoy the challenge, but the hardworking homeschool mom will feel overwhelmed.
Solution:
a. Form an NCFCA Apologetics/Doctrine Club. Gather around you several like minded families to study the questions together. OR
b. Sign up to take the course electronically as I teach it again for the 2008-2009 season. The class will use Internet based audio lectures, a forum to interact online with other students and a regular time to use online chat. Click here to read more information about the class.
Class Testimonials from Students
- Apologetics helped me understand why I believe what I believe and aided me in getting to know God better. I've learned a lot- not just in my head, but in my heart as well. - Hayley H. 15 , Cranston RI, Two-time Apologetics Nationals NCFCA competitor
- This class brings you closer to God than you ever thought possible. I learned and grew so much this past year. - Bailey B., 16, Blackstone MA.
Class Testimonials from Parents
- “Apologetics” moved our teen boys from a devotional understanding of God into a deeper theological framework. The classes sparked numerous conversations around the dinner table. Both of our sons came away grounded in their faith and excited about theology. We heartily recommend this course for any family wanting their children to move beyond a "Sunday School" understanding of the faith. Steve and Joanne W., Cumberland RI.
- This was the best money I ever spent on any class. My son's understanding of the Bible grew in leaps and bounds. He became more confident in his faith and began helping teens who were wavering in their faith. The best endorsement I can give is this - I persuaded him to take it the first year but he is insistent on taking it for a second year. Allison D., North Attleboro, MA.
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