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Christmas Break

December 9, 2013December 18, 2019 Tom Pounder 0 Comments student ministry

December is a very busy month.  Not only are there tons of parties and celebrations but the shopping and the

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To Halloween or NOT to Halloween in your Student Ministry

October 28, 2013October 25, 2019 Tom Pounder 0 Comments student ministry

To Halloween or NOT to Halloween.  That is the question that seems to plaque youth ministers Trunk or Treats, All

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Refining Environments: Students Seminar Notes

October 17, 2013October 17, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments communication, culture, music, orange, Parents, social media, student ministry, Teens, worship, youth group

At the Orange Washington, DC Tour Stop last week, I went to the Refining Environments: Students seminar led by Jeff

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Chowtime – 9/7

September 7, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments blogs, fdr, Leadership, mission, Parents, president, quotes, senior pastor, student ministry, women in ministry

Now, everyone is back to school.  So as you have been busy getting things all lined up for the great

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Labor Day Dos and Don’ts

September 2, 2013September 5, 2020 Tom Pounder 0 Comments student ministry

Simple Labor Day Dos and Don’ts as a Student Minister… Do Sleep In or Take a nap….Don’t wake up early

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Come and See

August 13, 2013May 24, 2019 Tom Pounder 0 Comments online ministry, student ministry

The other day in my quiet time I read John 1.  While there is so much good stuff in this

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Student Ministry 

What makes a great Camp experience for you?

August 1, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments adventures in mission, aim, camp, christian camp, outreach, student ministry, trip, WyldLife, young life

This week I am at CIY Move in Salisbury, MD with my student ministry group.  It has been a great

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The Pool is the Best Place for Summer Contact Work

June 13, 2013July 9, 2021 Tom Pounder 0 Comments student ministry

It’s open season for the Pool.  Here in Northern VA, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of Pool season.  And,

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Student Ministry 

Chowtime – 5/18

May 18, 2013 Tom Pounder 0 Comments adults, communication, dr. seuss, Leadership, mentors, middle school, music, ownership, Parents, partnerships, stats, student ministry, transitions, vision, volunteers, win

Playing catch up from the week?  Chew on these tid-bits of information… Stat to Chew on…10% of teens state their

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POLL: When are you most effective in Student Ministry?

April 19, 2013December 11, 2015 Tom Pounder 0 Comments children, effectiveness, married, ministry, poll, single, student ministry

I’ve been in Youth Ministry for over 15 years.  I started off as a young, 22 year old, single Junior

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