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Author: Tom Pounder

Student Ministry 

The Monday Morning Debrief – 9/20

September 20, 2010 Tom Pounder 0 Comments Planning

This is a new little segment I’m introducing here. Just a little Monday Morning Debrief on how Sunday and the

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Student Ministry 

Bridge Events that Work: Paintball or Laser Tag

September 16, 2010 Tom Pounder 1 Comment laser tag, outreach, paintball, Planning

It’s turning to fall and as the warmer weather turns into colder and more comfortable air quality, might I suggest

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Children’s Ministry Q of the Week: Curriculum

September 14, 2010 Tom Pounder 3 Comments curriculum, gospel light, lifeway

It seems like everywhere I look there are so many different curriculum options out there.  Gospel Light, Group, Lifeway Kids,

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Student Ministry 

Youth Ministry Q of the Week: NEW Outreach Opportunities

September 13, 2010 Tom Pounder 1 Comment 5th Quarter, outreach

Two years ago in an effort to reach out to more people we tried something new – 5th Quarter.  5th

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Football vs. Ministry: who wins?

September 10, 2010 Tom Pounder 3 Comments football, ministry, redskins, Strategy

It’s football season and America loves football – especially if you are in a city where there is a pro

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Lesson Learned from Starbucks: Stay Focused

September 8, 2010 Tom Pounder 4 Comments Leadership, starbucks

In his book “The Gospel According to Starbucks”, Leonard Sweet praises Starbucks for its growth and influence over the past

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College Ministry Q of the Week: Plugging In

September 6, 2010 Tom Pounder 1 Comment community, Planning, Strategy

Now that the Fall semester is in full force with socials and welcome weekends in the books, the Question of

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Children’s Ministry Q of the Week: Kick-off Sunday

September 6, 2010 Tom Pounder 2 Comments community, event planning, outreach, Planning

This coming Sunday in Northern Virginia is most churches Kick-Off Sunday.  This where students move up in grade to their

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Student Ministry 

Youth Ministry Q of the Week: How are you keeping up with Former Students?

September 6, 2010 Tom Pounder 2 Comments community, follow up, Strategy

Now that most, if not all, of your former youth group students have moved on to college or a career,

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YM DEVO: Having Perspective

September 3, 2010January 28, 2016 Tom Pounder 0 Comments devotional

Read 2 Timothy 4:6-18 Questions to Process: What kind of turmoil was happening around Paul and his ministry? How did

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