What is CTS?
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CTS stands for Church Training Service and is a national program that has existed among Free Will Baptists for over 50 years. It is a tool for churches to help students develop a deeper knowledge of Scripture while also identifying and honing talents for use in the local church. Students select categories for development and then engage in a competition-style exhibition at the local, state, and national levels. We want to downplay the competitive nature of this program, though. It is designed to be a ministry development tool and is recommended to be part of an overall discipleship plan.
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2025 State CTS Ministry Expo
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Competition Schedule: 9:00 AM - Check-in
9:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
1:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
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CTS Entry Fees: $20 per exhibition event
$35 per single-entry category
$65 per group entry of 2-4 people
$110 per group entry of 5 or more people
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Registration deadline is March 5, 2025
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2025 National CTS Ministry Expo
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DATE: July 20-23
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
Visit https://nafwb.org/site/convention/ for more information
7 Steps for Getting Started with CTS
Step 1
Download the Getting Started Guide.
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Step 2
Purchase CTS Digital Bundle and get familiar with the competition categories and guidelines.
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Step 3
Meet with students & parents.
Pass out CTS Interest Forms (below) and have
students select categories they're interested in developing/competing in.
Assign coaches and practice times.
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Step 4
Study. Practice. Repeat.
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Step 5
Share with your church and/or community.
Some suggestions:
Have students recite scripture/sing in services or at nursing homes/rescue missions.
Have older students perform dramas for younger children.
Showcase artwork in the foyer of the church.
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Step 6
Register students and pay for the state competition here.
You will need to purchase a separate ticket for each competition entry.
Please note thatchurches with 3+ entries must compete in at least one Bible category.
Step 7
Come to the competition!
Exercise your gifts and talents.
Get to know other Free Will Baptist students.
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For further assistance please reach out to our chairman,
Derek Cominskie at tippettschapelpastor@gmail.com