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Author: Tom Pounder

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Chowtime – 1/18

January 18, 2014February 28, 2020 Tom Pounder 0 Comments building, cpc, Discipleship, facebook, home groups, Instagram, new years, small groups, social media, twitter

Another weekend, another Alberta Clipper effecting the midwest and east coast.  What better way to survive the cold then to

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Blog 

Using “Frozen” as a ministry opportunity

January 16, 2014December 1, 2019 Tom Pounder 0 Comments student ministry

Rarely are there movies that seem appropriate for teens anymore.  It seems like the ones they want to see are

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Student Ministry 

the Monday Morning Debrief: Every adult is a youth minister

January 13, 2014 Tom Pounder 0 Comments adults, caring, investment, mentors, mentorship

I recently caught up with a high school friend who I haven’t seen since we graduated 20 years ago. “Wait

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Student Ministry 

Chowtime – 1/11

January 11, 2014 Tom Pounder 0 Comments 1 john, community, devotional, dropbox, engagement, Parents, sunday school, tech, ym360

The New Year is upon us and despite the Polar Vortex, coldness has swept most of the country.  Winter is

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Student Ministry 

Is this really the only problem we are having in Youth Ministry?

January 9, 2014January 9, 2014 Tom Pounder 4 Comments communication, help, love, loving others, speaking, truth, ym360, youth ministry

I love reading Student Ministry blogs.  I have between 10-15 that I will regularly look at and read.  I read

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Student Ministry 

the Monday Morning Debrief: Social Media Miscues

January 6, 2014May 11, 2017 Tom Pounder 0 Comments facebook, glory, God, Instagram, mistakes, shame, social media, tweets, twitter

Social Media is everywhere now.  Whether it is in blogs, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr or some other form, most people

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Student Ministry 

The WORST Games of the Year

December 31, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments 2013, best game, games, student ministry, worst game, youth group

With the close of every year, there is always a “Best of…” list of some kind.  Best books, Best movies,

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Student Ministry 

the Monday Morning Debrief: What was YOUR Best Of in 2013?

December 30, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments 2013, 2014, best of, list, ministry

The last few days of December are always littered with “Best of…” lists.  It’s fun to look at and reflect.

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Christmas clips
Student Ministry 

Christmas Video Clips We Use

December 21, 2013December 8, 2016 Tom Pounder 0 Comments charlie brown, christmas, linus, movies

There are some great Christmas video clips out there. In fact, every Christmas, in one of our different experiences, I

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Student Ministry 

Chowtime – 12/21

December 21, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments

It’s almost here and the days get busier and busier!  With Christmas almost here, it is easy to miss a

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