Kinsmen Journal

14/05/2025

A quick trip to Lubbock and I was greeted with a true west Texas wind and some of the kindest people I’ve met.

Kade Wilcox, Landon and Ben have been intentionally cultivating the soil with men in their community for years. What an honor to spend an evening with them.

Also, when I travel to new places, I’m reminded of the beautiful, historical and diverse country that we live in.

Our gathering was at the National Ranching Heritage Center. The history of oil and ranching in our country is fascinating.

06/05/2025

Spots still available for our first KINSMEN: Nights of 2025 this Friday! We’ll be teaming up with Meant 2B Outdoors at The Workshop in Ozark for a fun and engaging night for both fathers and children.

Fathers will team up with their son or daughter as we learn how to make Swiss Arrows. In the process, we’ll learn about safety, survival skills, character formation and the importance of responsibility. We’ll also read scripture, talk about creation and enjoy good company and friendship.

This evening will be an interactive and engaging experience for each father and child.

What’s included: Each father / child duo will receive a Morakniv High Carbon Steel Utility Knife, dinner at The Workshop and a guaranteed meaningful good time.

Limited to 50 father/child tickets available. A single ticket includes both a father and one child.

Age of child must be at least 10 years old and each attendee will be required to sign a waiver. Register at kinsmen.org/gatherings

28/04/2025

For our first KINSMEN: Nights of 2025, we’ll be teaming up with Meant 2B Outdoors at The Workshop in Ozark for a fun and engaging night for both fathers and children. Fathers will team up with their son or daughter as we learn how to make Swiss Arrows. In the process, we’ll learn about safety, s...

27/03/2025

Topeka / KC area friends:

KINSMEN: Table - Topeka is happening next week.

On the afternoon of Friday, April 4th, we’ll gather at the Sunflower Non-Profit Center for an afternoon of breaking bread, connection, learning, listening, and commissioning.

We’ve got the cost covered. So come ready to receive.
Message us if you’re interested in joining us, very limited seats remain.

26/03/2025

Recording some details for our KINSMEN: Summit that we’re rolling out very soon.

Go ahead and put a placeholder for September 21st - 23rd on your calendar.

Details coming very, very soon.

18/03/2025

is the real deal.

What a gift it was to have him join us recently at our KINSMEN: Table here in Springfield.

We leaned into our place as peacemakers and as ministers of reconciliation within our communities. A necessary and timely reminder for the often divisive world we live in.

Find tables to break bread and wrestle with the hard things. It’ll be nourishing to your soul.

07/03/2025

Curating deep conversations among men.

We do this by….

• Gathering to Feast around the Table.

• In Community.

• Learning from one another.

• Hospitality.

This. Is. KINSMEN.

04/03/2025

Tomorrow evening this room will be filled with men at our next installment of KINSMEN: Table.

We’ve invited to join us as we lean into the often hard discussions surrounding reconciliation, particularly within our faith.

Whether racial, societal, or within family, the degree of our fractured and divided world is everywhere we turn.

We need spaces where we can wrestle with difficult things.

Hospitality will be on full display as we serve this community.

If you’re within distance of Springfield, MO, I have 2 seats that just opened up.

Message me if you want to join us. - Peter

17/12/2024

16/12/2024

Following our gatherings, sometimes we’ll create a one-pager for further reference and thought. Here are some helpful considerations as we head into the holiday break and into the new year.

11/12/2024

What pain do you need to bring to your Father?

22/05/2024

What an amazing Summit experience. Thank you all for coming and celebrating Kinsmen with us. And thank you to our amazing speakers! What an amazing experience that was for all in attendance.