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In recent months, we've revisited many of the core statements, phrases, words, and language that guides KINSMEN. Through this dialogue we've had with our closest friends and team, we've delved further into the why of our organizational vision and mission.

And through it, we've emerged with deeper clarity on the unique role this organization fulfills in our community and elsewhere. As you explore the pages on our site, I'd encourage you to read through our vision, because our hope is that it'll soon be yours as well. Also, be sure to read the KINSMEN creed, we've established these words as an audible staple before each of our Table gatherings.

We've also added Words We Use and Why which provide additional context and meaningful commentary for the words we often use in and through our organization and in our community. They're words that when used together, help form a cohesive narrative of the lives we men aspire to live out in discipleship with one another.

Lastly, there's a new phrase we'll be using often, Brotherhood Redeemed. In short, it's how I'd describe the work of our organization, our one-liner if you will. And It means this, it's God's intended design for how we live in community.

More to come on this in the future, so thank you for joining in.

The Anatomy of KINSMEN

A working vision / mission to reimagine
community and brotherhood for men.

A working vision / mission to reimagine community and brotherhood for men.

A working vision / mission to reimagine community and brotherhood for men.

01

Founders Note

For many, the role and responsibility of a man in today’s cultural landscape has become increasingly difficult to clearly define.

In years past, what was expected of men didn’t seem as complex as they are today. Traditional beliefs were often viewed as the norm, not the exception. Even within the faith community today, there’s a breadth of perspectives on this conversation. The result? Many men are seeking a deeper understanding of their identity, their purpose, and their unique place and responsibility in the world. We see this as good, because we believe it’s rooted in scripture.

If we look to the teachings of scripture, we see that man is created in God’s image, the Imago Dei. And as followers of Jesus, we’re sons, adopted into the family of grace. This truth has not changed from generations before us, nor will it change in the future. This voice, Kinsmen, is our thoughtful, yet imperfect approach to infuse the current cultural narrative with a redemptive lens, properly anchored first in who God says that we are.

We’ve chosen the themes of Faith, Fatherhood and Work as the primary starting points for conversation and meaningful dialogue, and our publication, podcast, and curated gatherings expound on these necessary topics as we intentionally build community here locally and across the country.

I’m honored you’d join in,

Peter Ostapko

Founder | Publisher

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Listen

Podcast

03

Watch

Documentary

04

Read

Purchase Kinsmen Journal

05

Attend

Get Involved

01

Founders Note

For many, the role and responsibility of a man in today’s cultural landscape has become increasingly difficult to clearly define.

In years past, what was expected of men didn’t seem as complex as they are today. Traditional beliefs were often viewed as the norm, not the exception. Even within the faith community today, there’s a breadth of perspectives on this conversation. The result? Many men are seeking a deeper understanding of their identity, their purpose, and their unique place and responsibility in the world. We see this as good, because we believe it’s rooted in scripture.

If we look to the teachings of scripture, we see that man is created in God’s image, the Imago Dei. And as followers of Jesus, we’re sons, adopted into the family of grace. This truth has not changed from generations before us, nor will it change in the future. This voice, Kinsmen, is our thoughtful, yet imperfect approach to infuse the current cultural narrative with a redemptive lens, properly anchored first in who God says that we are.

We’ve chosen the themes of Faith, Fatherhood and Work as the primary starting points for conversation and meaningful dialogue, and our publication, podcast, and curated gatherings expound on these necessary topics as we intentionally build community here locally and across the country.

I’m honored you’d join in,

Peter Ostapko

Founder | Publisher

02

Listen

Podcast

03

Watch

Documentary

04

Read

Purchase Kinsmen Journal

05

Attend

Get Involved

01

Founders Note

For many, the role and responsibility of a man in today’s cultural landscape has become increasingly difficult to clearly define.

In years past, what was expected of men didn’t seem as complex as they are today. Traditional beliefs were often viewed as the norm, not the exception. Even within the faith community today, there’s a breadth of perspectives on this conversation. The result? Many men are seeking a deeper understanding of their identity, their purpose, and their unique place and responsibility in the world. We see this as good, because we believe it’s rooted in scripture.

If we look to the teachings of scripture, we see that man is created in God’s image, the Imago Dei. And as followers of Jesus, we’re sons, adopted into the family of grace. This truth has not changed from generations before us, nor will it change in the future. This voice, Kinsmen, is our thoughtful, yet imperfect approach to infuse the current cultural narrative with a redemptive lens, properly anchored first in who God says that we are.

We’ve chosen the themes of Faith, Fatherhood and Work as the primary starting points for conversation and meaningful dialogue, and our publication, podcast, and curated gatherings expound on these necessary topics as we intentionally build community here locally and across the country.

I’m honored you’d join in,

Peter Ostapko

Founder | Publisher

02

Listen

Podcast

03

Watch

Documentary

04

Read

Purchase Kinsmen Journal

05

Attend

Get Involved

01

Founders Note

For many, the role and responsibility of a man in today’s cultural landscape has become increasingly difficult to clearly define.

In years past, what was expected of men didn’t seem as complex as they are today. Traditional beliefs were often viewed as the norm, not the exception. Even within the faith community today, there’s a breadth of perspectives on this conversation. The result? Many men are seeking a deeper understanding of their identity, their purpose, and their unique place and responsibility in the world. We see this as good, because we believe it’s rooted in scripture.

If we look to the teachings of scripture, we see that man is created in God’s image, the Imago Dei. And as followers of Jesus, we’re sons, adopted into the family of grace. This truth has not changed from generations before us, nor will it change in the future. This voice, Kinsmen, is our thoughtful, yet imperfect approach to infuse the current cultural narrative with a redemptive lens, properly anchored first in who God says that we are.

We’ve chosen the themes of Faith, Fatherhood and Work as the primary starting points for conversation and meaningful dialogue, and our publication, podcast, and curated gatherings expound on these necessary topics as we intentionally build community here locally and across the country.

I’m honored you’d join in,

Peter Ostapko

Founder | Publisher

02

Listen

Podcast

03

Watch

Documentary

04

Read

Purchase Kinsmen Journal

05

Attend

Get Involved

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Springfield, MO 65804

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Springfield, MO 65804