Why I Blog

June 12, 2006 in Other Stuff with 4 Comments

Jason sent me the link to this article from CIO on how to get started blogging. Point number one is "Know why you’re blogging." Here’s why I blog:

  • It helps me network with thought-leaders from throughout the world. (OK, there may be one or two thought-laggards as well. You know who you are.)
  • It provides a way for me to record what’s happening in my journey through life. I’ve never had a journal until now.
  • I get to join the dialogue on how leadership, communications and ministry will be shaped going forward. It may not be reality, but, for my ego’s sake, let’s just assume blogging gives me some influence.
  • It creates an easy way for me to search through thoughts I had months ago. I have a bad memory, so being able to Google my thoughts has been beneficial.
  • It forces me to remain disciplined in my reading and research.
  • It offers an opportunity for others to challenge my thinking. Some people even do that in a biblically appropriate way.
  • I process what I believe and figure out who I am while I write. I think; therefore, I blog.
  • People send me free stuff.
  • It provides a platform for me to share what’s happening behind the scenes at Granger Community Church and hopefully challenges other churches to consider new ministry strategies for impacting today’s culture.
  • It offers an opportunity for me to put a face and a personality on the "administrative" side of ministry. I know. It’s hard to believe I used "personality" and "administrative" in the same sentence.
  • It forces me to be on the leading edge of what’s happening in our culture.
  • I express my thoughts and feelings better in writing than I do verbally. (I think I just heard Emily shout an Amen!)
  • It makes it easier for me to respond to others that have questions or need information about Granger or my ministry. I can just point them to a post on my blog. And, then, I’m answering the same question for more people.
  • It allows me to update friends and family on what’s happening in my life. Yes, there are people who actually care.
  • People I really respect have blogs.
  • I’m trying to sell more books than Mark Waltz, and this is one feeble attempt at trying to keep up with him.
  • I enjoy trying to help people laugh more and enjoy life. I laugh more when I when I blog. That’s healthy for me.
  • My mom likes it.

There are probably other reasons, but that’s a start. What would you add to the list?

4 Responses to “Why I Blog”

  1. Phil Gerbyshak June 12, 2006 at 9:05 pm #

    Tony – you’re no Mark Waltz, but you’re doing just fine in spite of that.

    Thanks for sharing why you blog. You provide some very good reasons, and I definitely think blogging provides a more personal look inside Granger, and inside you (and Mark too)!

  2. Mark June 12, 2006 at 11:30 pm #

    You keep trying, Tony.

  3. Pat Callahan June 13, 2006 at 11:28 am #

    Tony…

    Some thoughts:

    1. Are you calling me a thought laggard?

    2. Who is sending you free stuff and how can I get them to read my blog?

    In all seriousness, thanks for the blog and for your insights and allowing to see behind the scenes at Granger.

    -Pat

  4. dan ohlerking June 16, 2006 at 4:46 pm #

    the free stuff is great, i agree. i think there’s a lot to the point about feeling like you’re a part of something bigger than you are.

    but the biggest thing may just the way mom likes it.

    i even got my mom to start one.