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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2026 National CTS Ministry Expo
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Dear NCFWB pastors, churches, and families,
We had a blast seeing your students display their talents and gifts to the glory of God at the 2026 NC CTS Ministry Expo! We had 11 churches participate with a total of 92 entries registered.
We would like to thank Southeastern College for allowing us to use their campus, our judges for giving their time to invest in the lives of our young people, the students who participated, and you all for pouring into them.
CTS is helping our students prepare for lifelong impact within our churches for the kingdom of Christ.
Click here for a list of the students who will represent North Carolina at the National CTS Ministry Expo in Columbus, Ohio, from July 19–22 at the Vertical Three Conference.
We are excited to offer a scholarship for travel assistance to students from NC who are advancing to the National CTS Ministry Expo.
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should fill out the form below.
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We look forward to seeing you at the National!
— The NCFWB Youth Ministry Board​​​
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2027 State CTS Ministry Expo
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Date: TBA
Location: TBA
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 15, 2027
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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