An official entry form, fee, manuscript or outline (3 copies) and video (VHS/CD/DVD) of devotional speech must be submitted to be part of the devotional speech competition. There will be no gender division in this category. Our goal is to encourage middle school students wanting to serve God through the ministry of teaching and speaking.

All contestants must develop their speeches on the convention theme MYSTERY based on Colossians 1:27.

1. Be concise. The speech is to be from 5-7 minutes. Points will be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
2. You must present your message to a live audience. We suggest your congregation or youth group.
3. An adult sponsor must supervise the devotional.
4. Once the presentation begins, there will be no restarting. If any mistakes are made, you must continue on with your message. Edited tapes will be disqualified.
5. The 2009 convention theme MYSTERY based on Colossians 1:27 must be incorporated into your message.
6. Entrants are free to speak from notes

*Note: Winners of this category will receive a full TCTC registration scholarship for use at the 2010 convention!