Call for Papers - 180 Symposium

The Center for Youth Evangelism is placing a “Call for Papers” for this year’s 180° Symposium May 10–12, 2022. This hybrid event will take place in person on the campus of Andrews University as well as online virtually.

The topic for this year, during this time in the pandemic, is “A New Opportunity: Youth and Young Adult Ministry Through COVID and Beyond.” Children’s ministry can also be included in this.

Those interested in writing and presenting a paper are invited to send a one-page proposal that identifies what element or branch of the topic you propose to write and a brief overview of what your thoughts are before you do further study and writing. Send your proposal via email to Steve@involveyouth.org by Thursday, March 31, 2022, in order for it to be approved for inclusion in this year’s symposium. 

The length of the paper should target the 2,000–3,000 word range, which is 8–12 pages, double space, 12-point font in Times New Roman font. The completed paper should be sent to Steve Case (Steve@involveyouth.org) no later than Friday, May 6, 2022, in order to be included in this year’s 180° Symposium.

While papers will be shared the first day of the 180° Symposium, the second day will be spent in focus groups delving into the topic. The three different focus groups will be 1) Practitioners, 2) Administrators and 3) Academicians. The third day will include reports and recommendations. While writers are being invited, other interested people are also invited to participate as well.

For more information from the Center for Youth Evangelism website, click here: https://www.cye.org/get-involved/mission-trips-events/180-symposium/.

To register, either to present a paper or to simply participate in the focus groups, click here: https://cye.formstack.com/forms/180_symposium_registration.