Ever thought about joining theHighCalling.org network?
You might have noticed that I’m a member. I post links here to the HighCalling, on Thursdays I feature work by other members and link to them in There and Back Again, I participate in the HighCalling community writing projects and PhotoPlay. Some network members have linked to me, and some of the editors have even tagged my posts on the HighCalling site. You might see me “like” High Calling posts on Facebook, or Tweet posts by other members. Some of the editors even asked me to write feature articles for the site.
And all that happened BEFORE I became a part of the High Calling editorial staff.
But those are just some of the “official” benefits of being part of such an amazing community of Christian writers and artists.
While I was having surgery last week, High Calling friends from Texas, West Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa were praying for me. I received a basket of flowers from one High Calling editor, and another fellow editor is watching my dog! A fellow High Calling member brought dinner to me on Monday; others sent me encouraging notes and packages in the mail.
Now, another possible benefit is that you could win a free trip to Laity Lodge, transportation included, to participate in a writer’s retreat along with the editorial team. Really. This offer applies to all members, even new ones.
But all of this is what you get from the High Calling. What do you give? Only as much as you want to.
The HighCalling is a collection of people who care about the work they do everyday and want to honor God with how they live their lives and care for others. Becoming a member is as simple as filling out an online form and identifying yourself with the network.
The rest is up to you. Here’s some ways to get you started, though.
- You can read new content daily on the site. And maybe even leave a comment. (That’s easy, right?)
- If you are a blogger, you can add our badge to your blog to let others know your affiliation and add your RSS feed to your member profile so that your latest blogs will be available to other network members. You can also join our community writing projects by writing along with us and linking up your posts.
- If you are on Facebook, like our Facebook page or like specific articles by choosing the like button at the top of each post. You can also participate in community writing projects through Facebook notes.
- If you are on Twitter, you can follow theHighCalling on Twitter or Tweet individual posts. Also, look for information on Twitter parties hosted by theHighCalling.org or sister group TweetSpeak Poetry.
- If you are a photographer, you can participate in regular PhotoPlay prompts at theHighCalling.org, visit sister group HighCallingFocus.org, or join and contribute to the High Calling Focus Flickr community.
I realized I hadn’t asked you lately to join the High Calling. And if you were just waiting for an invitation, then consider yourself invited! We’d love to have you in our community, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll win a free trip to Texas!
Thanks for the links to all the different associated groups.
Boy, if I weren’t already a part of things, I’d sure sign up after reading this!
Great explanation of how to gain and how to give, Charity. Thank you for giving so much to us!
I can’t wait ’til Texas…
I appreciate being a member of the photo team … and all the good things that happen there.
I’m with Megan. 🙂
You have been one of my big High Calling blessings!
Diana – I checked on the High Calling, and it doesn’t look as if you have registered. I’m sorry it has been a challenge. Try going to the High Calling home page and then selecting HCB Community in the green section at the top. Then, click on Register. Probably what you signed up for was an identity for leaving comments. Registering will give you many more options, including the option to enter your RSS feed. If this doesn’t make sense, email me (my address is in my profile).
I’m having a pretty good day today. So glad you stopped by!
This is really helpful, Charity. I think I joined – but as a techie wannabe, I’m not really sure about that. And I have no clue how to include my RSS feed in my bio. Sigh. Most of the time, I’m really grateful for my long life and the interesting way it has unfolded. But this stuff – this techno stuff – it is the ONE THING that really makes me feel old and out of it.
How are today??
Ditto to what everyone just said. SO glad you’re part of the editorial team now. 🙂 I just shared this on FB, to spread the love. HUGS from Texas!
Great post Charity. I’m bookmarking to send people your way!
Where do i sign up? … Seriously. Great post that describes this great community. You nailed it miss!
If I wasn’t already scheduled to help with a new grandbaby at that time, I’d be throwing my hat into the ring for that trip!!
Thanks for listing out the various ways of connecting through the High Calling blog network. I’d forgotten some!