Phase 1 Interview Guide

Professional History

• Personal motivations/goals for entering ministry/theological school
• Related professional experiences
• Related personal experiences

Experience Talking About Personal Issues

• Counseling issues that have arisen/expect to arise
• Goal of counseling members of community
• Role of minister in counseling
• Training in counseling

Experience Talking About Sexuality Issues

• Sexually related issues that have arisen/expect to arise
• Training in sexuality information & issues
• Part it plays in role as minister
• Challenges that have arisen in dealing with sexuality topics

Training in Sexuality Issues

• Sexuality education
• Before entering ministry/theological school
• As part of education
• After graduation/working in a congregation

Further information or support

• Needs met by education?
• Ideal sexuality education for someone in your position/with your goals
• Topics
• Where/how taught

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