Rules and Resources
The 2010 Talents For Christ rules are below. Minor changes have been made to the 2009 rules. Please contact your state director for any state specific directions for the state competition. Iowa competitors can view your state specific information by clicking here.
Art
Bible Knowledge
Brass
Digital Media
Drama Team
Female Public Speaking
Female Voice
Instrumental Ensemble
Large Vocal Ensemble
Male Voice
Oral Interpretation of the Scriptures
Piano
Preaching
Puppet Team
Small Vocal Ensemble
Strings
Visualized Bible Teaching
Vocal Duet
Woodwinds
Writing
Rules and adjudication sheets for all categories
Local Church Ministry Requirement Form
Presentation Pages
Music Selection Recommendations
Download a PDF of the suggested music selections. Check back for additional recommendations.
Brass (104K; 7 pages)
Piano (102K; 4 pages)
Strings (93K; 4 pages)
Voice (84K; 3 pages)
Woodwinds (102K; 6 pages)
Dress Standards
Students competing in TFC are to wear business dress: a coat and tie for men and a dress or skirt ensemble for women. Attire should always be modest. Vocal ensemble members may wear coordinated collared shirts with slacks for men and skirts for women. Girls on puppet and drama teams may wear pants.
Who qualifies for state competition?
- Students in grades 9–12 with at least a C average. (Seventh and eighth graders may participate in the TFC Open group competition.)
- Members in good standing of a church or mission church/church plant in fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.
Who qualifies for the national scholarship competition?
- Students who receive 1st or 2nd place at the state scholarship competition.
Who qualifies for the national open competition?
- Students who receive a “1″ ranking at state open competition.
- All competitors in the scholarship division who did not qualify for the national scholarship competition.
Who qualifies for the national group competition?
- Groups who receive a “1″ ranking at the state group competition.