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How to use Video Games as a Ministry Opportunity

May 16, 2018May 15, 2018 Tom Pounder 0 Comments video games

Today we are talking about video games. But we aren’t just talking about what are the greatest platforms or games

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Blog 

It’s OK to play video games with students

January 16, 2017September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 0 Comments apps, family ministry, games, iphone, microsoft, playstation, student ministry, video games, xbox

“All you do is play video games, right?” “You have the easiest job in the world. All you do is

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YM Sidekick Podcast 

Understanding Pokemon Go for your Ministry

July 13, 2016September 30, 2017 Tom Pounder 1 Comment app, gaming, mobile, mobile gaming, pokemon, pokemon go, video games

Jate Earhart knows gaming.  He’s an active gamer who just so happens to work at New Life Christian Church. It

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Blog 

the Monday Morning Debrief: Parents Will Respond

June 2, 2014February 28, 2020 Tom Pounder 0 Comments dangers, facebook, gaming, information, Instagram, lecture, meetings, online media, Parents, social media, video games

For years and years I have tried to do Information Nights with parents to share with them the vision and

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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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Student Ministry 

Sharing a little love for Middle Schoolers

February 24, 2013 Tom Pounder 4 Comments junior high, middle school, student ministry, tweens, video games, youth ministry

The fall of my senior year in college I was applying for a 2 year Internship position at my home

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Student Ministry 

Chowtime – 2/18

February 18, 2012 Tom Pounder 0 Comments 90s TV shows, blogs, breakups, creative, debrief, joshua griffin, orange12, rethink, teaching, television, tim schmoyer, video games

In case you missed it, here are some of the many things buzzing around Youth Ministry World.  So grab some chow and

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