Vox Veritas Oratio Xaris

About Vox

A discipleship community first

Veritas Oratio Xaris is an independent, non-profit Christian discipleship community. Our goal is to train Christian students to address life issues in a manner that glorifies God, using competitive speech and debate as the laboratory where they learn to communicate graciously from a firm biblical worldview.

Our convictions

Rooted in the Reformation

Vox is a Christian community first and a forensics club second. We are rooted in the Protestant Reformation tradition: the supreme authority and inerrancy of Scripture, salvation by grace alone through faith alone, and the priesthood of all believers.

Because we are a local covenant community, prospective families are interviewed to ensure wholehearted alignment with our Statement of Faith. Families seeking skills training without theological instruction are encouraged to explore secular leagues such as the NSDA.

Program scope

Ages 12–18

Our instructional programs are reserved for junior high and high school students ages 12 to 18. Siblings ages 8–11 are welcome in Junior Club.

Please note: the content of our categories is aimed at students 15 and older. Students research and discuss difficult real-world issues (e.g., criminal justice, warfare, bioethics) that require emotional and intellectual maturity.

Our cooperative model

Not a drop-off program

We are fully volunteer-based. We are not a fee-for-service provider, a coaching clinic, or a daycare facility.

Mandatory parent roles. At least one parent from every family stays on-site at every meeting to fill an operational role (judging, administration, or facilities).
No childcare. All volunteer resources go to the 12–18 age group. Families are responsible for their non-enrolled children, and parents cannot leave their co-op duties to manage childcare.

We serve families from Monroe to North Bend, and from Normandy Park to Maple Valley.

Club Day

Every Monday evening

At Calvary Chapel Eastside: worldview formation, shared table fellowship, and competitive practice.

Monday schedule

  1. 4:45 PMSetup crew opens the doors and organizes the rooms
  2. 5:00–6:30Speech Club, alternating weekly with Apologetics. Junior Club meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays.
  3. 6:30–7:00Dinner (bring your own); parent meeting as needed
  4. 7:00–9:00Team Policy Debate and LD Values Debate (weekly)
  5. 9:00–9:15Teardown crew resets the rooms and closes the doors

Mandatory core · Alternating weeks

Christian Foundations: Apologetics & Catechism

The all-club intersection. Training students to speak well is meaningless if they do not first know what is true. On alternating weeks the entire club gathers for active catechism and worldview formation: studying core Protestant doctrine, discussing in small groups, and praying together.

Participation is mandatory for all enrolled members, whether on the Speech, Debate, or Comprehensive track. We do not allow "skills-only" participation. This study also prepares students to compete in the NCFCA Apologetics category.

Email the Apologetics Director

Debate · One-on-one

Lincoln-Douglas Values Debate

Named after the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, LD is a one-on-one debate focused on a clash of values. Students argue for the value that should guide a judge to prefer one side of the resolution.

Weekly, 7:00–9:00 PM · Ages 12–18

Current NCFCA resolution Email the LD coaches

Debate · Two-on-two

Team Policy Debate

A two-on-two legislative policy debate. Students research solutions to current problems and argue for or against a federal policy proposal based on stock issues and net benefits.

Weekly, 7:00–9:00 PM · Ages 12–18

Current NCFCA resolution Email the TP coaches

Speech · Individual events

Speech

  • Limited Preparation: students draw a topic and have limited time to prepare and deliver a speech.
  • Platform: students draw from literature or research to prepare and present an original, scripted speech.
  • Interpretation: students draw from literature to develop and present an original performance.

Alternating weeks, 5:00–6:30 PM

NCFCA Speech Guide Email the Speech coaches

Ages 8–11 · 2nd & 4th Mondays

Junior Club

A fun, safe introduction to speech for the younger siblings (ages 8–11) of enrolled students, so the whole family can take part in club life. Meets at Calvary Chapel Eastside on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 5:00–6:30 PM. Junior Club is not open for general enrollment and is not a daycare program. Parents supervise their own children and serve in a club role.

Email the Junior Club director

Join Vox

Becoming a partner family

Enrollment is closed for the 2026–27 season (September 2026 – June 2027). Applications for 2027–28 open August 1, 2027. Inquiries submitted during the current season will be reviewed before enrollment opens.

Step 1

Read, then reach out

Our admissions process is interview-based. Please review the Important Documents below, beginning with our Statement of Faith. Our theological beliefs are fundamental to our identity, fellowship, and mutual trust. Start there, then submit an Expression of Interest.

Expression of Interest

Step 2

A family interview

We are not just looking for students; we are looking for partner families. The interview lets us talk through our co-op requirements and make sure our mission aligns with your family's educational goals.

Our track record

Character first

For a decade, Vox has helped produce nationally ranked speakers and debaters. We are proud of our champions, but prouder of the character and resilience our students develop along the way.

Not the right fit?

If our location or meeting day is a challenge, there are other NCFCA clubs in the region, or you could start your own. We're glad to help.

  • EPIC (Bellingham)
  • Lighthouse (Oak Harbor)
  • Pro Gloria Dei (Tacoma)
  • Soli Deo (Poulsbo)
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“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Colossians 4:6