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My youth volunteer A and B were dating for 3 years and had some difficulties in their relationship. B went off on a camp where C was also a volunteer. They got close and B states that she feels God is guiding her to C and decides to break up with A. But she does not tell A. I caught B and C kissing and confronted them. They decided to break up and B is back with A now. I feel uncomfortable about this but am not sure what to do. The Youth Pastor wants me to handle this situation.";
I thought I answered this, but maybe it got lost in cyber space.
First of all, I need more info:
who are you, if not the yp? Why does the yp think that YOU should handle the problem. How do you fit in with all this.
Ages, I need ages of your youth group, and also the ages of A, B, and C.
Why doesn't the YP address this, do you know?
What denomination are you? And if not a denomination, what is your stance - are you liberal, conservative, fundamentalist? What is your policy on relationships within the youth group - do you allow them? Do you allow PDA?
Answer these questions, and then I can give you a better idea of my feelings on this issue.
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| Comment | i really appreciate all your help, and i thank you. i especially liked what you said about "used to go to the zoo to see the animals" and just if all we do is make out becasue it is not like that at all. when im with her, i feel like she is inside my heart, and she jsut makes me happy, i want nothing from her but her time but i also want to give her everything, you response has given me a step in the right direction. thank you again sir. | ||
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Carl Fuglein
Expertise
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
I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for over 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a suburban UM church - I have a small group of 7th and 8th graders.
Organizations
United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo
Education/Credentials
Several training seminars, 8 years at National Youth Workers Convention, 1 year at Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry
Awards and Honors
Certified lay speaker for UM Church
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