Well, this is my 100th post. Quite a milestone considering I had no idea what I was going to do with a blog when I started. I’ve decided to interview myself and ask some questions I’ve been dying to know the answer to!
Why did you start this blog?
At the time I was the Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor at a local church here in Roanoke, and I was looking for another way to connect with the people in the congregation there.
And you’re not in the ministry anymore?
Nope
Gonna be again?
Not any time soon.
Why do you still call the blog Pastor Kip, seeing as how you’re no longer a pastor?
Well, I hope some of my reflections will serve as a pastoral help to those who read my blog. Plus, I know it really irks some people.
That’s not very Christian of you.
So I’ve heard . . .
Why do you write?
I write about things that interest me – that I find amusing. I’ve always enjoyed sharing things I like with others. I also find writing to be a catharsis to help me sort out how I feel about certain things, and to sound off on personal pet peeves. I’m not always right, and I may not always say things the right way, but I try to be absolutely honest in what I write – even if it ticks some people off.
But you’re such a sweet guy, have you ever ticked anyone off?
Oh, yes. I’ve had to remove two of my posts because of the furor they incited – one got me accused of blasphemy (I’ve reposted that one here) and one even became the subject of an entire church board and council meeting.
I didn’t know you had that much power . . .
Me neither!
What’s the future of Pastor Kip, the blog?
Pretty much the same. I’ll continue to write about religion, pop culture, sports, etc. Now that I’m no longer a part of the church machine, I’m freed up to express my raw feelings about things, so it should get pretty interesting.
Any final words for your readers?
Yes. Thanks for taking time to care about what I have to say. Don’t take me too seriously (Lord knows I don’t), and feel free to disagree. I can handle it. I even change my mind from time to time.
Thanks for the interview.
My pleasure.
Don’t forget to call your mom.
Oh, thanks!
3 comments:
Congrats, Kip! I hope that this is a milestone and not and end. I do love reading your thoughts, rants, etc.
As for the "Pastor" bit, I don't see how you shouldn't have that title. All Pastor means is that you are a shepherd and that you give spiritual guidance. Well, you do that, so there you go. "Pastor" is applicable.
that is so funny :-D
Did you call your mom?
I plan on continuing the writing - I actually feel like amping it up a bit, but that feeling might go away after I lay down.
And, yes, I did call my mom . . .
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