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Logos Forensics Association
1 Peter 3:15 / Proverbs 27:17

Equipping Leaders For Christ

Christian School Speech & Debate

WELCOME TO THE

Logos Forensic Association

A competitive speech and debate league designed exclusively for private Christian schools

Key Benefits

Students who participate in competitive speech and debate access a wide variety of benefits, including:
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Academic

Critical thinking and advanced research skills result in higher grades, test scores and confidence in public speaking.

Bible

Spiritual

Leadership and character building take place as students learn to defend their faith and respect others even when they disagree.

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Future

Skills gained from academic debate benefit students no matter what career they choose to pursue. Study after study concludes that debate is the ideal activity to prepare young adults for their future.

A Glimpse into the League

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Advantages Students Gain

Through speech and debate, students learn to challenge themselves, to seek out answers, and to educate themselves.  But that’s not all.  Students also gain a myriad of advantages, which propels them in the job market, advances them in academics, and sets them on a course of success!

College Prep

Surveys indicate that over 98% of debaters attend college while also being self-directed and motivated, ensuring success while pursuing higher education.

Better Test Scores

Research shows that students who compete in debate receive higher test scores and better grades than peers who don’t participate in forensics. Students who participate in debate score 25% higher than their peers on reading, writing, and math tests. Debaters also score higher on the SAT and ACT.

Improved Critical Thinking

Debate teaches proper argumentation. Students learn to use logic and to think on their feet.  Well instructed debaters also learn how to recognize both formal and informal logical fallacies.

Leadership Qualities

Forensics encourages students to be leaders on their campus and in their personal lives.  The LFA also trains students to be powerful advocates, actively seeking truth rather than blindly following the majority or accepting false ideologies.  

Public Speaking Skills

Public speaking is the #1 fear in America, but it is also a skill that is highly sought after by colleges and employers. Speech and debate fosters a love for public speaking and produces success for students in any environment!

Better Understanding of Civics

It comes as no surprise that many high school students have no interest in civics.  Forensic students, however, develop an understanding of and a fondness for economics, history, and government studies.  These students don’t start off interested in these things, but within a short year of debate competition they become highly interested in public policy.

Testimonies

Learning to debate in high school opened up my interest in public policy and gave me the habit of valuing others’ perspectives enough to give them a fair hearing, critical...

Learning to debate in high school opened up my interest in public policy and gave me the habit of valuing others’ perspectives enough to give them a fair hearing, critical thinking skills enough to dig into what is true, and most importantly, my voice enough to speak up without fear. Now it’s my privilege to teach speech and debate to students through LFA which has lots of resources to help, so that whether a person has debate experience or not, we can all contribute to building up our Christian youth together.

William

Coach

As an adult watching these kids at competitions, I find that my faith and confidence in the youth (the adults of tomorrow) is renewed.

As an adult watching these kids at competitions, I find that my faith and confidence in the youth (the adults of tomorrow) is renewed.

Marnie

Parent

My joining the LFA was probably one of the best decisions of my freshman year.  My involvement not only taught me how to be a leader for Christ, it taught...

My joining the LFA was probably one of the best decisions of my freshman year.  My involvement not only taught me how to be a leader for Christ, it taught me how to be a good teammate, and ultimately how to be a good Christian.

Charlie

Student

Debate has dramatically impacted me from day one. Not only have a made new friends and created lots of new memories, but I have bettered my speaking skills. I have...

Debate has dramatically impacted me from day one. Not only have a made new friends and created lots of new memories, but I have bettered my speaking skills. I have become a more confident speaker and a very talented speaker overall. These skills have helped me in my day to day life, all the way from discussions with my friends to sharing my beliefs in front of dozens of people at a time. I feel more comfortable speaking to peers, adults, and even crowds of people. Debate has taught me how to defend what I believe and how to accurately compose an argument on the spot, whether it was on the topic of policy or even faith. Consequently, I have become more aware and educated on the things going on in the world around me.

Laurynn

Student

The addition of debate has definitely added to the school’s goal of pursuing academic excellence. Debate has challenged my students to think more critically and to explore issues more thoroughly.

The addition of debate has definitely added to the school’s goal of pursuing academic excellence. Debate has challenged my students to think more critically and to explore issues more thoroughly.

Sherwin

Coach

Our students have greatly enjoyed participating in debate.  Thank you for your efforts in this area.

Our students have greatly enjoyed participating in debate.  Thank you for your efforts in this area.

Joe

Administrator

What a great organization! Speech and Debate is so vital and a lost art, especially in the age of digital communication. With confidence I can say I would recommend this...

What a great organization! Speech and Debate is so vital and a lost art, especially in the age of digital communication. With confidence I can say I would recommend this program to any school, student, or potential coach. The tools learned through Speech and Debate are unmatched.

Rebekah

Coach

My experience with the LFA debate league has been one to remember. It has challenged me to really look at my world views more in depth. I have learned to...

My experience with the LFA debate league has been one to remember. It has challenged me to really look at my world views more in depth. I have learned to love and appreciate this league!

Hannah

Student

My experience with LFA debate has been amazing! The LFA debate league specifically is wonderful because of its emphasis on Christianity.

My experience with LFA debate has been amazing! The LFA debate league specifically is wonderful because of its emphasis on Christianity.

Kendyl

Student

LFA has done an excellent job of creating a place for Christian schools to engage in high school forensics.  The intellectual growth in our students, both for those who focused...

LFA has done an excellent job of creating a place for Christian schools to engage in high school forensics.  The intellectual growth in our students, both for those who focused on debate, as well as those who focused on speech, was remarkable.

Karl

Coach

Debate has been an amazing addition to my life this year.  Public speaking is so fun for me now and I have used the skills I learned from debate in...

Debate has been an amazing addition to my life this year.  Public speaking is so fun for me now and I have used the skills I learned from debate in several school projects and presentations. Since I am not an athletic person, debate has become my sport and I am really excited to do it all again next year!

Olivia

Student

You just don't begin to realize how many areas of a student’s life debate touches until you experience it.

You just don't begin to realize how many areas of a student’s life debate touches until you experience it.

Michelle

Parent

I have been thrilled with the amount of growth I've seen in each and every student this season--more confidence and poise, less nervousness speaking in front of people, better critical...

I have been thrilled with the amount of growth I've seen in each and every student this season--more confidence and poise, less nervousness speaking in front of people, better critical thinking skills, and the ability to craft arguments on the spot!  We are very thankful for LFA!

Carrie

Coach

Debate has made me far more interested and knowledgeable about the policies of our nation's government.  Through debate, I have learned a great deal about the workings of the American...

Debate has made me far more interested and knowledgeable about the policies of our nation's government.  Through debate, I have learned a great deal about the workings of the American government and the laws that guide it, while many of my peers are uninformed of such topics.  Debate has helped me to think on my feet and defend my beliefs without growing frustrated with the situation. 

Anonymous

Student

I have been impressed by the deep critical questions my students have asked.  Not only are they learning how to speak, they are learning how to think.  One student initiated...

I have been impressed by the deep critical questions my students have asked.  Not only are they learning how to speak, they are learning how to think.  One student initiated a deep conversation about discrimination and religious freedom, constitutional rights of liberty and our Christian testimony.

Liz

Coach

I encourage all high school students to participate in debate.  The experience it gives is incredibly useful.  If you want to enjoy or challenge yourself, join a debate team and...

I encourage all high school students to participate in debate.  The experience it gives is incredibly useful.  If you want to enjoy or challenge yourself, join a debate team and compete.

Alex

Student

Debate has given me a sense of discernment, especially in terms of public policy, that I hardly believe I could have developed without participating in such an activity. I've learned...

Debate has given me a sense of discernment, especially in terms of public policy, that I hardly believe I could have developed without participating in such an activity. I've learned not to take policies at face value or passively accept the views of my peers in order to avoid conflict, and now find myself looking at every viewpoint possible in order to form an intelligent and tenable opinion on such matters. Research and analysis of public policy, and all other subjects for that matter, has also been made immensely easier, becoming almost like second nature to me. To anyone who might be considering joining debate, or questions whether or not the activity presents tangible benefits, I can very honestly say that any and all time spent in debate is more than worth it, as the discernment and research skills that I have developed have been hugely advantageous to me thus far and are certain to continue to be so for the rest of my life. 

Anonymous

Student

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