CALL FOR PAPERS 

For presentation at the 2025 InterGenerate Conference  

June 10-12, 2025, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY 

Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024 

Conference Overview: 
InterGenerate is a conference for academics and practitioners to engage in dialogue about intergenerational ministry understandings and practices. Our program includes paper and workshop presentations addressing the following themes: 

  • Why have churches promoted age-segregated approaches? 

  • What are the spiritual benefits of intergenerational ministry? 

  • What biblical and theological support exists for intergenerational ministry? 

  • What research and learning theories support intergenerational approaches? 

  • Why is it challenging for churches to become more intergenerational? 

  • What does it look like to be more intentionally intergenerational in outlook and practice? 

Paper Presentations: 
Papers should offer empirical research or conceptual insights related to intergenerational Christian formation or ministry. Each presentation will be 35 minutes (20-25 minutes for the paper, 5-10 minutes for Q&A). We anticipate accepting 12-18 paper proposals for breakout sessions. At this point, we are planning for two papers to be presented in each 75-minute time slot.  

Submission Categories: 

  1. Biblical/Historical/Theological Support: 
    Theological, biblical, and/or historical perspectives on intergenerational practices. 

  1. Intergenerational Research: 
    Empirical research or methodological advances on intergenerational Christian formation and ministry. 

  1. Theory and/or Definitional Work: 
    Conceptual and theoretical frameworks, including, for example, insights from developmental psychology and social learning theory. 

  1. Creating an Intergenerational Church Culture: 
    Could include strategies for  
       - implementing intergenerational practices in various church ministries;  
       - overcoming barriers to becoming more intentionally intergenerational;  
       - leading a church toward becoming more intergenerational in outlook and practice.  

Submission Guidelines: 
Submit the following in a single Word document to holly.allen@lipscomb.edu  

  1. Submission Cover Sheet: 
    - Personal information (name, degree, contact details, and school, church, or other organization you are representing) 

  1. Submission Information: 
    - Title of your submission (8-15 words) 
    - Category of your submission (choose one or two from the list above) 

  1. Submission Summary: 
    - A 300-400-word summary addressing the focus, approach, new insights, target audience, and practical implications of your paper. 
    - A 50-75-word description of your paper for the conference program. 

Particular Interests: We expect to receive papers proposals on a variety of subjects. We are especially hoping that some of the papers will share:  

  • Intergenerational journeys from around the world  

  • Youth ministry and intergenerational practices 

  • Welcoming children into the church’s gathered worship 

  • Biblical and theological insights regarding intergenerationality 

  • Qualitative and quantitative research 

Contact Information: 
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Important Dates: 

  • Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024  

  • Notification of Acceptance: By December 30, 2024  
    Early bird registration ends December 31. We will attempt to let everyone know if their paper has been accepted by the 30th. 

Two Exciting Perks: 

If your paper is accepted for presentation at InterGenerate 2025, you will receive 

  • free registration as well as  

  • a $150 honorarium.  
     

We look forward to reading your proposals and to welcoming you to InterGenerate 2025.  

Paper Proposals Committee 

Holly Allen 

Christina Embree 

Gabriella Brandner 

Amy Yu