HISTORY OF KINSMEN
2017
In January, read “Revenge of Analog, Real Things and Why They Matter.” God used this book to ignite a curiosity
Spent the next two
years, researching, learning, and observing what’s happening within print media, men, fatherhood, the church, and the intersection of these subjects
2019
Solidified the idea for a premium publication, centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work
2020
Initial seed given to cover initial costs to hire branding firm
Spring and Summer, rolled out branding visuals and articulated initial vision and messaging. Began sourcing editorial and photography to build Vol I
2021
Built out Vol I of Kinsmen Journal, funded miraculously and providentially by God
2022
Launched Vol I
and celebrated
with close friends
and family in
February
Packaged,
shipped and
commissioned
2,000 journals
across the
country and parts
of the world
2023
Received 501c3
status in February
Launched
KINSMEN: Table in
June, gathered 100
men from our local
community,
gathered a similar
group of men again
in October,
increased amount to
130 men
Launched
KINSMEN: Table in
Bentonville, AR in
September for
nearly 75 men. Last
of first print run of
Kinsmen Journal
given to attendees
Launched the Faith,
Fatherhood, Work
podcast – providing
audio commentary
and content for men
to use in their
spiritual growth and
formation
2024
Reprint of Vol I as a
hardcover book.
Printed 5,000 copies,
as well as secured the
domain Kinsmen.org,
further positioning
the organization from
a singular product
Moved into our office
in February.
Established a hub for
creativity, shipping and
collaboration.
Held three more
KINSMEN: Table
gatherings, including
one in Fort Wayne, IN.
As well as one with
spouses in June.
Launched KINSMEN:
Nights, a ticketed
version of table that’s
available for any men in
our community.
KINSMEN: Patrons
Summit held at Big
Cedar, our first large
scale event
2025
Continue KINSMEN: Table / KINSMEN: Nights / KINSMEN: Forum / KINSMEN: Summit gatherings in Springfield. Launch the Sower Network in the fall of 2025 in conjunction with the release of Vol II of Kinsmen Journal, as well as commission other markets to host gatherings using a similar framework to galvanize men within their own community