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I can answer questions from teens & young adults concerning their faith walk and on social issues which affect their lives. I can answer questions on sex, homosexuality, and drugs and anything else that might be troubling you. After 30 years in youth ministry, nothing shocks me, and I promise to give straight answers to any and all questions. I can also answer questions from youth workers on problems they`re having with programming or with their groups.

Experience in the area

I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a large city UM church - our youth group has about 75 members.

Organizations

United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus

Awards and Honors

Certified lay speaker for UM Church

What do you like about this subject?

Youth ministry is a passion of mine. I do youth ministry for 2 primary reasons - I didn't have a youth minister like me when I was a teen, and a youth minister played a large part in my daughter's maturity (she's now 38). I want to give something back

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I continually want to learn all I can about today's teen and young adult culture to help me better minister to teens.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are only two rules in youth ministry (IMHO): .....Love God!...... .....Love the kids!....... All else just seems to fall into place when you follow these two rules.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The most often asked questions I get.. Is masturbation a sin?----(it depends, it's a complicated issue)... How far is too far(sexually speaking)?---{keep your clothes on}.... Is oral sex a sin?----{Outside of marriage, yes.}...... Are my non-Christian friends going to hell?---If they've heard of Jesus and rejected him, yes.}.... Write me for answers.

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Recent Answers from Carl Fuglein

2009-11-19 Question:

Miss Kitty- God doesn't want you or anyone to suffer. God Himself suffered when they killed His son. And God suffered when His people (Israelites) made bad decisions. As far as God making everything

2009-11-19 hello:

Miss Kitty- Two suggestions. First, go live in the dorm! It's not too late. The college isn't going to put you in a Freshman dorm, so you will likely be with students your age. It's never too late

2009-11-11 Sexual temptations:

Bradlee- The temptations show that you are human. The fact that you control the temptations are more spiritual in nature. You didn't say how far you've gone or been tempted to go, so I'm just going

2009-11-10 Sexual temptations:

Bradlee- My essay on How Far is Too Far is perfect for you. I've included it below. Bottom line is you have to set the line BEFORE you get there. Hope this helps. Blessings, Carl How Far

2009-11-08 Step Brother:

D Roc- I thought I sent you a long answer to this, but it doesn't seem to be posted, so I'll try again. Do NOT blackmail your brother - that will only exasperate the situation. This is a serious

 

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