Tom Pounder
Tom Pounder was born and raised just outside of Washington, DC. He has been working full-time in ministry since 1997. Tom has a background in Student Ministry working over 22 years with teenagers and currently serves as the Student Minister and Online Campus Pastor at New Life Christian Church in Chantilly, VA.
Creating Community Among Volunteers
Tuesday May 15, 2018 | Tom PounderMinistry Leaders spend countless hours trying to help their team grow. Whether it is organizing training days, going on conference trips, buying books that will be helpful or even bringing in a guest speaker to talk about certain subjects, they are always on the lookout to help improve and grow the team. As valuable as […] Read more
How to Show Appreciation to Your Ministry’s Volunteers
Tuesday April 17, 2018 | Tom PounderWe all want to be appreciated for things we do, right? Of course we do! Anytime we hear the phrase “Good job!” or when we get that pat on the back, or even when we’re given a random gift card for a job well done, it is always great to be appreciated. Years ago, Dr. […] Read more
Social Media Tips for Leaders
Friday April 6, 2018 | Tom PounderSocial media is a great tool for student ministers. At almost any time of the day, a youth leader can interact with their student. Whether it is reminding them of a youth event, following up on a life event, or tagging the youth kids in a humorous meme, it is a tool to maintain contact […] Read more
Spring Cleaning Your Calendar
Tuesday March 20, 2018 | Tom PounderDecember and January were really fun months. Not only was there lots to celebrate with Christmas and New Years, but it was also a great opportunity to dream big and write down some goals on your calendar. As fun as those months are, it is now March. Although warmer weather and spring is almost here, […] Read more
Six Tips For Starting Your Church Podcast
Tuesday February 27, 2018 | Tom PounderPodcasts are very popular these days. Whether people are following news and sports reports or stories about unsolved mysteries, teachings from well-known speakers or even thoughts from average, everyday bloggers, there has never been a better time to listen to podcasts. There is ton of great content out there for you to enjoy. And because […] Read more
Orange Conference Breakouts: Where the Magic Happens
Tuesday January 16, 2018 | Tom PounderThe Orange Conference is just a few months away. It’s always a fantastic time for me as I get to connect with a variety of ministers from all over the world and I get an opportunity to learn from some of the great thought leaders in children’s, Student and family ministry world. As great as […] Read more
How to Follow Up With Guests After the Holidays
Monday January 8, 2018 | Tom PounderPhew! It’s over! What started in October with fall festivals and culminated with Christmas activities and services is now officially over. It is all over! You can relax now. Or can you? As much as rest and relaxation seems appropriate and necessary, there is also a real opportunity for your church now that these activities […] Read more
Ways to Appreciate and Encourage Volunteers This Season
Friday December 15, 2017 | Tom PounderThis is a wonderful time of year. It’s a great time to be with friends and family as the weather gets colder, the food gets more delicious and it is a much more festive time of year. Unfortunately, as great of a time of year it is, it is also a very busy time of […] Read more
The Most Wonderful Time—Orange Blogger Week!
Monday December 11, 2017 | Tom PounderIt is a most wonderful time of the year! Christmas music is playing, neighborhoods and shopping centers are decorated and a joyous atmosphere abounds. It is Christmastime! And, to cap it off, it is Orange Blogger Week! What is Orange Blogger Week? It’s when a great team of Blogger friends from all over the country […] Read more
Mobilizing Your Church to Reach Its Community
Friday November 17, 2017 | Tom PounderNovember is here and Christmas is right around the corner. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year. It is so amazing to see all the sights and sounds of the holidays this time of year. Whether it is the Christmas music, the lights, all the great holiday parties with great food, it […] Read more
