Public Forum in Napa
By admin. Filed in Conference Tour 2009 |Tags: Mid-Conference Updates
Josh Craddock
The participants in Napa were very excited to practice Public Forum because they understood how it would help them with real conversations that they had with people who had different beliefs. We had just finished the Apologetics workshop, where they had to discuss issues with characters that held different worldviews, so the practical application of Public Forum was obvious. Every aspect of public forum debate is carefully designed to replicate what an actual debate in the real world would look like. The focus on effective communication and persuasion in the round encourages argumentation that is understandable by any audience and brings the debate to the level of any man on the street. Even the inquiry period or “crossfire” allows both debaters to ask questions of each other, simulating the way questions would take place in a conversation. The participants loved the opportunity to refine their skills so that they could use them in their day-to-day lives.
Sunday, October 25th 2009 at 12:04 am |
What a blessing this conference was to the youth and parents of Napa and surrounding participants form Northern California. Thank you for reminding us that being authentic is what glorifies our Lord and draws others to HIM!!