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How we can be preparing students for today’s world

March 7, 2018March 6, 2018 Tom Pounder 0 Comments tragedy

It doesn’t take rocket science to know that there is no guaranteed “safe place”. As much as we make a

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Blog 

Don’t let Trap Days kill your ministry

July 11, 2016September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 1 Comment devotional, social media, tragedy

Trap Days!  They stink.  These are days when major news happens either locally, nationally or internationally. It doesn’t have to

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Loving God and Loving Others

June 15, 2016September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 0 Comments elections, noise, orlando, president, tragedy

There is so much noise these days.  This talking head saying one thing. Another talking head saying the exact opposite.

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How to handle tragic events

June 13, 2016September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 0 Comments God, orlando, questions, tragedy

Tragic events happen.  They are gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, but they happen. Whether it is something that happens to one person

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Blog 

4 action steps to take when considering Plan B

January 22, 2016September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 0 Comments alternate plans, alternative, back up, plan b, snowstorm, student ministry, tragedy

There are going to be times in your ministry career that something will happen that will cause you to consider

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Blog 

Gun Violence and Video Games

November 14, 2013February 28, 2020 Tom Pounder 0 Comments battlefield, death, first person shooter, guns, lax, pittsburgh, school tragedy, shooting, tragedy, video games, violence

I am a firm believer in our United States Constitution.  I believe everyone should have equal rights.  And, I believe

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the Monday Morning Debrief: the Whys

December 17, 2012 Tom Pounder 0 Comments children, Connecticut, guns, ministry, newtown, questions, tragedy

What happened on Friday was unbelievable.  I, and the rest of America and the world were horrified by what happened

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Student Ministry 

the BLACKBOARD: Dealing with Tragedy

December 29, 2011 Tom Pounder 0 Comments death, tragedy

Last Wednesday morning I got a call from a good friend saying that a former student that I (and many

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