Me: Greatest lesson learned?

Kem: A + B does not guarantee a result of C. But, in spite of the result, I’m still responsible for my input.

Allow me to elaborate. A and B might be my part of the equation (my influence & input) but there’s more to the equation than me. My actions can’t be dependent on a guaranteed result—they need to exist in spite of the result. There are other influences/input (C+D+E, etc.) that might yield a result of ‘F’. My greatest lesson learned? Live in the tension—it’s not “all or nothing.” When act like it’s “all or nothing” I assume full credit for the wins and full blame for the losses. Both are dead wrong. I’m a stakeholder. I’m not God.

Me: You are all about Less Clutter & Less Noise. What has been the biggest help in creating less clutter and less noise in your life?

Kem: Caller ID.

Me: Congrats on your new book! Who is this book written for and why should people read Less Clutter & Less Noise? Kem: While I believe the local church is the hope of the world, I don’t believe in huddling inside the church walls. This book is for businesses, schools, not-for-profits or any organization struggling to find ways to get the word out and, simply, do better.

Me: What is something that most people don't know about you?

Kem: That I'm not a people person. I really have to work at it.

Me: You are a blogger...What have you learned through blogging? What do you enjoy most about it?

Kem: Let me count the ways: Adds value to others. Develops sense of community in spite of pace, location and different schedules. Bonding. Helps give a voice to introverts. Information is posted once, used over and over. Records what’s happening. Puts a face & personality on the ministry. Removes the sterile, corporate voice. Forces me (and others) to organize thoughts and follow-through. Public reminder that people are watching--I’m accountable. Facilitates connectedness and expressiveness. Provides direct access leaders & ministry experts. Immediate access to training, tutorials, experts, best practices. Micro-leads to macro information. Instant focus groups. Contributions to community development with peers. It’s a way to give back & share insights. Reduces “corporate” time creating content. Increases “individual” connectedness to the content that already exists.

Me: As the communication guru for Granger could you offer a few of the greatest resource finds\tips for churches?

Kem: Visit me here or here. Read this, this, this, this and this. Go here, here or here.

Me: Hobbies?

Kem: Food, gadgets, movies.

Me: Is there any help for me Kem? Click here.

Kem: Get me a paper bag. I’m hyper-ventilating.

Follow Kem's blog at  www.kemmeyer.com

Check out the book at www.lessclutterlessnoise.com