NCFCA 2026-2027 Speech Events

Ten different speech events in three categories empower students to become confident, articulate communicators. Students develop critical thinking, research, and performance skills while building a strong foundation in Christian worldview.

Limited Preparation Events

Quick-draw speeches on fresh topics

A woman wearing glasses and a blue top is sitting at a table in a library, operating a small pink and gray mechanical device with screens, labeled as 'Computer Prog'.

Apologetics

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

A woman sitting at a table, looking at a laptop with her hand near her mouth, in a professional setting.

Extemporaneous

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

A young man with brown hair, wearing glasses, a blue blazer, white shirt, and a patterned tie, holding a piece of paper while talking.

Impromptu

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

Interpretation Events

A man in a navy suit appears to be jumping or performing a squatting motion on a table, while looking at a woman in a black jacket and checkered pants in a conference room. The woman is standing with her hands behind her back, looking down.

Bring literature to life through performance

Duo

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

Woman with curly hair and glasses wearing a black and white checkered dress standing and gesturing with her hands, speaking to an audience inside a room with a colorful rug and a black bookshelf.

Open

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

A young woman with long light brown hair, wearing a black blazer and a conference badge, standing in front of a plain gray wall.

After Dinner Speaking

Delivers a message by using humor to engage the audience.

A woman in a business suit giving a presentation to an audience with laptops, in a conference room.

Biblical Thematic

Presents three or more literature selections, including one from Scripture, and visual aids to develop a Biblical theme.

Platform Events

A woman in professional attire smiles and gestures in a classroom or conference room with educational posters on the wall behind her.

Deliver a memorized, original speech

Digital Presentation

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

A young man with curly brown hair and light skin wearing a black suit and patterned tie, looking to the left, with a neutral expression, indoors with neutral-colored walls.

Informative

Explains a significant topic.

A young woman with wavy brown hair wearing tortoiseshell glasses and a brown top, looking slightly to the right against a plain off-white background.

Persuasive

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

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