8/27/13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Kyle Hoover, co-owner of Ezra Zion Cigar Company and CigarFederation.com, announces the launch of a new cigar-themed Christian ministry, Blessed Leaf. “Blessed Leaf is a unique idea, something that has never been done before. It’s a faith community–or in more basic terms–an “online church” for cigar smokers.” noted Hoover.
On BlessedLeaf.com, aficionados can create a profile page to join the Blessed Leaf community. Members can post content, access media, read faith-based articles and cigar reviews designed to strengthen them in their Christian walk.
“I know two things: The Bible and cigars. This is the culmination of a dream to bring those two passions together. My prayer is that this is a catalyst for cigar enthusiasts to become closer to Jesus, whether they have a relationship with Him now or not.” Hoover continued.
Beginning September 4th at 6pm CST, “Blessed Leaf LIVE!” will air on the BlessedLeaf.com homepage. This hour long show serves as the weekly service and will air every Wednesday evening. It will be hosted by Kyle Hoover and Chris Kelly. Guests will include believers from all around the cigar industry.
“A major part of this vision is the Featured Contributors. I want to create a platform where these guys can share their testimonies and teachings that will bless and encourage the members of Blessed Leaf. These are BOTL that either work professionally in the cigar industry or are avid cigar smokers in full-time pastoral ministry. Guys like Brian Berman, Kip Fisher, Nate McIntyre, The Don Fonseca, and my pastor Niles Holsinger will be posting some life-changing stuff.”
For more information visit BlessedLeaf.com.
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @Blessed_Leaf
Doug Evans says
Thanks Kip!!!
I can’t wait to explore and join Blessedleaf. Every day I put aside an hour to shrug off the world and spend 60 quiet minutes with my bible and a cigar. The relaxation I get from the cigar and the direction I get from God’s word have always been such a comfort and directional rudder to me. I have always wondered if anyone else was out there with me in spirit enjoying the bounty of His harvest and the purity of His word.
Kip Fisher says
We’re out there, duleigh :)
Duane Green says
I am glad you are doing this and look forward to listening and reading about other people’s experience with God,and cigars. Good for you!
Christopher Baffa says
Just spent the afternoon smoking some Aganorsa cigars with Paul Palmer and he mentioned BlessedLeaf to me. Some of my best prayer time with the Holy Spirit is when I put some Christian music on Pandora and light up a good cigar such as the ones I smoked today with Paul. Thank you for starting up this community and I look forward to hearing and sharing witness stories about both Jesus and cigars.
Kip Fisher says
Hey Christopher…thanks for stopping by! Just as a sidenote, though…Blessed Leaf was founded by Kyle Hoover (Ezra Zion/Cigar Federation co-owner). I’m just to be a featured writer and community member over there. Love the idea, and hope it really takes off. Kyle is doing a great job with the videos and getting things together. He’s a great organizer :).