Convention Introduction: Objective & Guidelines

Student Convention is a highlight in the year for many young people. Your willingness to be a blessing to the students and staff participating in Student Convention by judging is deeply appreciated. The quality of convention and competition will never rise above the quality and consistency of the judging. Thus, your role is vital to the overall success and impact of Student Convention.

The purpose of this training is to provide checklists of responsibilities for various judging positions necessary to conduct a successful convention. In addition, we desire to further define judging criteria and provide helpful insight from various professionals in the respective categories.

It is understood that some categories need more specific information for judging, while others have very little need of specific information. We trust this training will provide a uniform code for judging that will make your job a little easier, while equipping you with tools to help further prepare the contestant for more effective involvement in Student Conventions.

The intent is to better inform you of the judging criteria in each category. The Student Convention Guidelines provide established procedures and policies governing the judging and participation in Student Convention, and each judge should become familiar with the criteria listed in this manual and have it available for reference.

May God richly bless you as we labor together to provide young people with the opportunity to develop leadership skills that will make them effective in this generation.

Convention Objective

We desire to see God move in the hearts of young people through the preaching of His Word in the convention rallies. Our objective is to equip the next generation of Christian leaders to change the world for Jesus Christ. This objective is possible through individual and group interaction, competition, exposure, challenge, and ultimately, achievement.

Contestant Guidelines

It is imperative for each Student Convention to be consistent with the Student Convention Guidelines. To depart from the guidelines and "set your own rules" creates frustration, confusion, and even disappointment to the students.