Art Battle of the States Bible Creative Writing Drama Multi-Media Music ©Copyright 2018 Church of God International Department of Youth and Discipleship. Photocopying and/or distribution is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. SPONSORED BY CHURCH OF GOD INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & DISCIPLESHIP Teen. Church of Talent God young people in action for the glory of God. he Church of God believes in young people! Today’s and helps to cultivate qualities of character for adventurous youthT have an extraordinary capacity to learn, to Christian living. develop skills, and to display leadership. Realizing this, The Teen Talent program is more than a competitive the Church of God has taken positive steps of action through the Teen Talent program to guide youth in ministry of love and guidance to Church of God youth. activity to determine who rates first and second; it is a utilizing their abilities in their everyday lives and in the Competition, however, is a vital component in the church for the glory of God. program. Competition, coupled with love and guidance, The Teen Talent program includes the following is a strong force in challenging youth to reach their full divisions: Art, Bible, Creative Writing, Drama, Multi-Media, potential and to express themselves constructively for and Music. Youth with skills in these areas may use them the glory of God. for their personal enjoyment and as a Christian witness. This manual will assist Teen Talent participants The Teen Talent program has a threefold objective: and sponsors in understanding the routines, rules, and methods of adjudication in the various divisions of Teen • To discover Talent Talent. The manual—which includes description of • To develop Talent scoring sheets, and performance guidelines— should categories, definition of terms, adjudication procedures, • To dedicaTe TalenT be read and studied carefully. To ensure fairness in determining winners and to set forth solid principles for Through regional/state and international competition, developing talents for the glory of God, a technical manual Church of God young people are led in an exciting program of this nature is a necessity. May God use this manual to of competition that sparks excitement about God’s gifts help prepare youth for service in His kingdom. Contents TEEN TALENT GENERAL . 7 Part 1 Statement of Purpose and Objectives . 8 Part 2 Levels of Competition . 9 Part 3 Participation Requirements . 9 Part 4 Explanation of Adjudication . 9 Part 5 Standards of Adjudication . 10 7 Part 6 Explanation of Adjudicator’s Summary . 11 Part 7 Recognition and Awards . 12 Teen TalenT arT division . 13 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 15 Part 2 Description of Categories . 16 Part 3 Preparing an Entry . 20 Art Project Information Sheet . 23 Adjudicators’ Summary and Scoring Sheet . 24 13 Part 4 Conclusion . 26 TEEN TALENT Battle OF THE States . 27 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 28 Part 2 Competition Games and Rules . 28 Event Roster . 30 27 Teen TalenT BiBle division . 31 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 33 Part 2 Description of Bible Teaching Categories . 33 Part 3 Definition of Terms . 34 Part 4 Preparing a Bible Teaching Entry . 34 Adjudicators’ Summary and Scoring Sheet . 36 31 Bible Teaching Lesson Preparation Plan . 38 Part 5 Description of Individual Bible Quizzing Category . 39 Individual Bible Quizzing Scoresheet . 44 Part 6 Description of Team Bible Quizzing Category . 45 Team Bible Quizzing Scoring Sheet . 51 Part 7 Team Bible Quizzing Charts . 52 Part 8 Preparing a Bible Quiz Entry . 55 Teen TalenT creaTive WriTing division 57 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 59 Part 2 Classification of Categories . 59 Part 3 Description of Categories . 60 Part 4 Definition of Terms . 68 Part 5 Preparing an Entry . 70 57 Statement of Verification of Originality . 75 Adjudicators’ Summary and Scoring Sheets . 76 Part 6 Conclusion . 82 Teen TalenT drama division . 83 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 85 Part 2 Classification of Categories . 86 Part 3 Description of Categories . 87 Part 4 Preparing an Entry . 91 Adjudicators Summary and Scoring Sheets . 92 83 Part 5 Conclusion . 106 Teen TalenT mulTi-media division . 107 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 109 Part 2 Description of Categories . 110 Part 3 Preparing an Entry . 112 Part 4 Conclusion . 113 Multi-Media Project Information Sheet . 114 107 Adjudicators’ Summary and Scoring Sheet . 115 Teen TalenT music division . 117 Part 1 Participation Requirements . 119 Part 2 Classification of Categories . 120 Part 3 Description of Categories . 121 Part 4 Definition of Terms . 123 Part 5 Preparing an Entry . 135 117 Adjudicators’ Summary and Scoring Sheets . 136 Part 6 Conclusion . 148 Part ONE Statement of Purpose and Objectives Since its beginning in 1961, Teen Talent has been one of Since its inception, Teen Talent has evolved to keep pace the most exciting and rewarding programs sponsored by the with the consistent group of accelerated interests of youth. International Department of Youth and Discipleship. Literally In recent years, the program has expanded to include many thousands of teenagers have been involved in Teen Talent. more categories. This program has been the means of leading teenagers in Continued growth and development has led to recognizing and developing their abilities and directing them another important goal: to provide feedback in the form toward reaching their fullest potentials for Christ. of evaluative data on the performance / entry of each Teen Talent seeks to achieve the following objectives: participant with the objective to encourage a program 1. To recognize and involve Church of God teenagers of continued development of skills and talents for the who demonstrate talent, skill, and accomplishment in edification of Christ. This manual is part of the continuing their talents. development program and is designed primarily for the participant, but is also for the adjudicators and leaders. Its 2. To motivate teenagers to utilize their abilities in purpose is to provide informative and instructional material worship and in the evangelism ministries of the concerning the total spectrum of the program. church, consecrating their talents for the purpose of It shall also serve as a guidebook for adjudicators, District/ Christian witness. State Youth & Discipleship Directors, and International Youth & 3. To provide evaluative data on performances / entries, Discipleship Leaders. to potentially serve as a guide for the continued An attempt is made to answer questions concerning development of skills and talents for the glory of God. various aspects of Teen Talent. Each category is explained 4. To promote personal proficiency and growth in spiritual in depth regarding definition, organization, preparation for development and academic improvement of talents. performance, and definition of terms used in scoring. The adjudication process is explained to provide insight into the 5. To lead teenagers into a personal relationship with God actual scoring of a performance/entry in a given category. in Christ, directing youth toward Christian maturity and Each division has a section which offers suggestions that will stabilization in the church through their talents. prove beneficial when preparing for the competition. 6. To provide opportunities for teenagers to interact socially A thorough knowledge of this manual will help enable with other youth and enjoy Christian fellowship. a participant or group of participants to improve their 7. To develop a sense of accomplishment, ministry performances in competition to a greater level of excellence. and communication for Christ through fostering an understanding of the nature and function of ministry. 8 Part TWO Levels of Competition There are two levels of competition in each division of she can initiate that competition for any category or Teen Talent. categories deemed necessary. 1. Regional/State Competition: The program on the state 2. International Competition:The International Director level is directed by the Regional/State Director of Youth of Youth and Discipleship will arrange and supervise and Discipleship of each region/state. If the director feels competition on the international level. that a competition prior to the state level is needed, he/ Part THREE Participation Requirements 1. Each participant must be 13 to 19 years old within provide an endorsement signature on the Teen Talent the calendar year (January 1—December 31 of the Entry Form for participants in each area of competition Teen Talent Competition year, i.e.: If a participant is for the state and international competitions. 13 years old or 19 years old for at least one day of 3. Regional winners within a state are eligible to participate the calendar year of competition, they are eligible in state finals if a regional competition is held. for all levels of competition). This age ruling includes 4. The state winner and runner-up should be officially all Teen Talent participants, but does not apply to entered in International Teen Talent finals by their State accompanists, coaches, or directors. Director. The State Director may enter two participants 2. Participants must represent in competition only the in each area of participation. Church of God church/congregation in which the participant regularly attends. The local pastor must Part FOUR Explanation of Adjudication Scoring and Participants The adjudication average summary is combined for each The participant’s performance is evaluated according to participant into a combined