Andrews University will host Jan Paulsen, General Conference president, and a production crew for the second edition of "Let’s Talk," on Sept. 13, 2004. The one-hour conversation, called "Let’s Talk—Again," is being described as an "open, no-holds-barred discussion on issues of concern to Adventist young people." The telecast will be broadcast live by the Hope Channel to the Americas, and will be rebroadcast later in Europe, the South Pacific, and Africa.

A diverse group of fifty Andrews University students will have the opportunity to ask Paulsen anything about the denomination, its beliefs, and their role in today’s church. "I recognize that many, many of our young people feel distanced from the church—they feel as if they don’t have a voice, they don’t feel that they have been heard, they don’t feel that they have been understood," said Paulsen. "But I want them to know that the church cannot be defined and cannot survive without them."

Andrews University is excited to host this important program. Pat Spangler, acting director of University Relations and Andrews University site coordinator for "Let’s Talk—Again," has been working to inform the students of this rare opportunity. "The students are very excited about being able to participate in such a candid discussion," Spangler said. "Young people today want to feel a part of their church, and for it to come from the top like this will speak volumes to our youth."

Paulsen will also take the opportunity during the Sept. 13 broadcast to launch the "Let’s Talk" Web site, designed to continue the dialogue between his office and Adventist young people. The site will provide a way for youth to send their questions or comments to the Office of the President and receive a reply. The site will also link visitors to a wide range of online resources. Look for it at www.letstalk.adventist.org.

"Let’s Talk—Again" will be broadcast live, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m., on the Hope Channel. Information on downlinking the program for your campus or church is available at www.hopetv.org.

Katie Shaw, University Relations news writer, and Mark Kellner, Adventist News Network assistant director for news