ACTION (Advancing Christian Truths In Our Nation) is a Christian, homeschooled family speech & debate club, where all members of a family are encouraged to join and actively participate. It is a parent-run, student-led, family-friendly club, whose purpose is to encourage our children (especially ages 8-18) to effectively share their faith in Jesus Christ.

ACTION is an affiliate of the National Christian Forensics Communication Association (NCFCA) and supports its mission statement and vision.

Club meetings are usually held on Fridays at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1620 E. Common, New Braunfels, TX, 78130 (map and directions) , from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Extemporaneous Speech 2:00-3:00 p.m., Speech 3:00-4:00, Junior Speech 3:00-4:00 p.m., Debate 4:00-6:00 p.m.

See our Club Handbook for more details.

ACTION Round Robin October 2008

DEBATE CAN...

Help your child:

1. Speak confidently in front of others.
2. Write and deliver speeches.
3. Think quickly and critically.
4. Disagree without attacking.
5. Work together as a team.
6. Win humbly and lose graciously.
7. Learn research skills.
8. Make friends with opponents.
9. Manage time wisely.
10. Critique others honestly yet lovingly.
11. Be teachable and take criticism well.
12, Use their communication skills throughout life.
13. Make Godly friends in ACTION and all over Texas.
14. Defend their faith.
15. Rely on our Lord Jesus Christ in everything.