When I first started this blog, I thought it would be a good place for me to write on subjects that I am passionate about. Over these months, my view of blogs has drastically changed, and I need your help as I try to get this blog to a new level.
Months ago, I thought I would only blog once a week. I did until about the first of the year. Since then, my aim has been to post 2 to 3 times per week. Social media realms like blogs have become such a rich environment to dialogue with people on numerous issues, so I’d like to invest more time in this one.
From what I can tell, there is a steady group of people reading this blog now. If you enjoy what I write about, and find it helpful, I’d love to ask for your help in a few areas.
1. Link to this blog. I’m really surprised how many people find this blog because they see a link to it from a blog they are reading. If you link to this blog, I’ll link to yours as well. Just leave your info in a comment below. I’m going to set up a page for different links to blogs in the near future.
2. Comment here. Part of the value in a blog is the actual post. BUT, what I really love is the interaction that happens in the comments in a blog. After I post, many people comment on my Facebook, send me a tweet, or send me an email. I’d love it if you would comment here, to help foster a good dialogue on the topic.
3. Like, Share or Tweet. Kind of self-explanatory, but if you like a post, just help me send it to other people.
4. Give me blog topics. If you have a topic you’d be interested to get my opinion on, let me know in a comment below, or just sending me a note. I’ll be blogging on numerous topics this Spring, so I’d love to consider them.
By the way, I’ve noticed that many of you comment, but don’t have a picture next to your comment. If you would like one, they are called Gravatars. You can easily get one here.
Thanks so much for your help.
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Hey Kevin, I’m a loyal reader of your blog and really enjoy your perspective. One thing I’d really like to see you write on is this… In our 8 years or so of enjoying Pine Cove, we have rarely witnessed someone working at Pine Cove that doesn’t “fit” and who doesn’t seem to love what they are doing. I’d love to hear your perspective on how that happens in an organization as large as PC.
Staffing an organization this big seems to take half(at least) of the off season! When I applied I was interviewed in depth by a few different leaders. After knowing some of the camp leadership(Jeff, Sam, Matt, and Reed), I know the entire process was covered in prayer, thoughtful reflection, and sincere questioning. But i’d love to hear your perspective on this process, Kevin!
You are right, Guy. Our recruiting processes are very time consuming. This year alone, we have interviewed roughly 3,000 college students. I’d love to write some on this in the coming months.
Thanks Mitch. Great idea. I have had the opportunity to teach on this with other ministries as well as business leaders. I’ll put some different post topics together for this spring on this.
Not really a suggestion on a specific topic, but I have enjoyed and learned from your posts on raising kids and bein a good husband. Keep those coming!
My wife and I both have also enjoyed following your journey as foster parents. You have always been real in your conversation with people and it carries into this blog. Keep sharin your life with us, it is a huge encouragement to those that follow!
Thanks Brian, for your input. This blog is aimed to be a resource for leaders and families. I’m glad to know it has been good for your family.
Hey Kevin, I most definitely read your blog. I have really enjoyed it so much, and I’ll surely pass it along and spread the word. Thanks for sharing all you do! It has been a great encouragement.
Thanks for helping me get the word out to others.
Kevin…I really enjoy reading your blogs on family, caring for your wife and kids, adoption, etc….I have sent my husband to your blog for different articles, and he has forwarded them on to his guy friends as challenges on how to love their wives and children, too.
Thanks for your openness!
Elizabeth :o)
That’s so great, Elizabeth. Good to hear from you. I’m glad it is giving your husband something to talk to his friends about. That is part of my goal.
I read your blog and link it to my friends’ facebook walls when I see a relevant topic I can share to my friends :)
Hey Kevin, I’ve enjoyed reading your blog thus far, and while I’m not much of a comment leaver, I’ll try to give input more often, I supposed I don’t because I like to take time to think about what I’m saying and leave a comment with some kind of substance, time which is scarce, but I really respect your effort to make the blog effective and interesting so I will try to do just that. Also here some topics Kelly and I thought might be interesting to blog about…
* your take on the changes/trends in ministering to youth over the past 10 years
* love to hear about the vision for PC/Christian camping overseas
* The pitfalls and traps of Christian (sub)culture
* your thoughts on faith and politics (it’s such a polarizing issue, I think it’s tough to navigate and dialogue about respectfully)
* what you wish someone had told you before you and Steph had Walker
* reading lists and recommendations are always welcome
* Pros and Cons of Minute of your life (just kidding ;)
just some thoughts!
have a great weekend
Mo
Yes to all of the above. (maybe not a minute of your life debate)
Kevin, whatever the Lord puts on your heart is fine by me. You have quickly become one of the first websites I pull up every time I get online.
One possible idea:
How do you minister to staff effectively concurrently while ministering to the youth. I have seen ministries have a very hard time doing this effectively. How much of a priority is this, and how do you ensure that you, as a leader, are growing your staff and your campers?
Kevin,
Your blog has become one of my favorites. I think that what I love most about your posts is that I know how much you (and Pine Cove) have meant in the life of our young adult son. Since I am only a few days away from qualifying for a “senior citizen discount” :) your posts help me to understand some of the issues he may be facing or perhaps will face in the future.
God bless you as you continue to write about whatever He puts on your heart. It’s all great to me.
Donna Manning
Kevin it’s so great to now how the body of Christ works though your blods. God has gifted you with the abilty to share Our Fathers Saveing Grace.
Kevin,
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your blog partly because of the content and partly because of the conversations that content has created between Amanda and I. Most recently, we appreciated your perspective on Santa Claus, a very real issue for the parents of a 2 year-old. Nathan was barely talking at Christmas 2009, but Christmas 2010 was a different story, as he now speaks & understands all sorts of things, making this Christmas an important one for finally nailing down our approach to Santa). Thanks for the time you put into this and we look forward to reading them more! By the way, I’m glad to link to your blog from mine, although mine is brand new this week and has no followers or posts yet!
Glad it has been helpful, Chad, and glad to know you are starting a blog. Let me know what the site is so I can help get the word out.
Book recommendation lists are awesome. Any books you found helpful for raising kids or parenting would be stellar. Chris did this and it helps weed though the massive directory of parenting books offered today.
Thanks for becoming a routine blogger, it’s pretty fun for Lindsey and me to read and talk about the issues and lessons you bring up.
Kevin- I truly love reading your blog. I have thoughtfully considered this blog before reaponding. Your blog has spurred some great conversations for me with my husband, friends and even coworkers. Any topic put on your heart is good with me and I am sure will lead to more incredible discussions. As Lance and I look at starting a family your blogs on parenting have deepened conversations we have had in the past on how we want to raise our kids. I do have one topic that would be of help if you feel so lead to blog on it. I have a person I work with that is a Christian and has accepted Christ as their savior how ever as they put it they have never had one of “those” moments or events that leads them to the deepened faith or worship. Just curious as to your thoughts or how to proceed with that conversation to lead them to a more intimate relationship with Christ. They have a good foundation but is there a way to inspire them or point then in the right direction for more? Just wondering. Thanks for the great posts I always enjoy seeing an update on facebook that there is a new one.
I definitely appreciate your blog my friend. The posts on fostering in particular have been good conversation starters (continuers) for Linds and I.
Blog suggestions? Here are a few:
Pros and cons of a ministry job?
How do you balance a crazy schedule (making an assumption here) with loving and leading your wife and family well?
Greatest hits (camp stories?)
I will let you know if I come up with anything else.