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The RevWriter Resource

The RevWriter Resource, is a free monthly electronic newsletter for the busy congregational leader. It supplies timely materials that can be used either individually or with groups. Each issue includes a monthly devotional, a brief article on a leadership topic, and print and cyber resources.

Past issues have included:

February 2010 - Missional Leadership
      Feature Article: Missional Leaders Needed for Today's Church by Rev. Dr. Richard W. Rouse

January 2010 - Enhancing Congregational Leadership
      Feature Article: Leadership Essentials for Those Serving Christ's Church by Susan M. Lang

December 2009 - Advent Devotionals

November 2009 - Stewardship
      Feature Article: Stewardship: Reaping a Plentiful Harvest by Phyllis Strupp

October 2009 - Connecting More Deeply with God's Word
      Feature Article: Prayer Forms for Busy People by Wanda Schwandt

September 2009 - Connecting More Deeply with God's Word
      Feature Article: Keeping Scripture in Mind by Shirley Brosius

July/August 2009 - Nurturing Spirituality
      Feature Article: Using Nature to Nurture Spirituality by Nancy Ferguson

June 2009 - Asset-based Thinking in Tough Times
      Feature Article: Asset-based Thinking Goes to Work: Funding God’s Mission in Rubbery Times by Bob Sitze

May 2009 - The Internet and New opportunities for Christian Witness
      Feature Article: Investing in People for a Value-Centered Life by Dave Daubert

April 2009 - The Internet and New opportunities for Christian Witness
      Feature Article: New Media and Congregations by Meredith Gould

March 2009 - Paul and Leadership - Lenten Devotions

February 2009 - Grief Support for Survivors of Suicide
      Feature Article: Reaching Out to Survivors of Suicide by Candy Arrington

January 2009 - Stewardship of Creation
      Feature Article: How to "Green" Your Congregation by Phyllis Strupp

December 2008 - Advent Devotionals

November 2008 - Church Communications
     
Feature Article: Beyond PR: Communicating Church and Faith Today, by Meredith Gould

October 2008 - Retreat Planning
     
Feature Article: Seven Simple Steps to Retreat Planning, and Church Retreat Planning Schedule, by Nancy Ferguson

September 2008 - Retreats and Sabbath-keeping
     
Feature Article: Retreats Build Relationships, by Nancy Ferguson

July/August 2008 - Leadership Development
     
Feature Article: Teaching Leaders to Lead, by Dave Daubert

June 2008 - Witnessing
      Feature Article: The Real Secret to Church Growth, by Janet Ann Collins
      Practical Wisdom: Bear Gifts, by Rachel Hansen

May 2008 - Asset-Based Ministry and Living
      Feature Article: Assessing Assets, by Rochelle Melander

April 2008 - Communications Skills for Ministry and Daily Living
      Feature Article: Learning to Listen Effectively, by Bonnie Winters

March 2008 - Lenten Devotions

February 2008 - Dealing with Fear
      Feature Article: Facing Fear, by Diane Rosier Miles

January 2008 - Confirmation
      Feature Article: Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Confirmation Program, by Donna H. Barthle

December 2007 - Advent Devotional Issue

November 2007 -Nurturing Spiritual Leaders
      Feature Article: The Time Is Ripe: Nurturing Spiritual Leaders, by Susan M. Lang
      Practical Wisdom: A Riddle, by Susan J. Reinhardt

October 2007 - Inclusivity and the Body of Christ
      Feature Article: The Blessings and Blunders of Sign Language, by Janet Ann Collins
      Practical Wisdom: Welcome, Stranger! by Eileen Key

September 2007 - Spiritual Gifts
      Feature Article: The Power of Spiritual Gifts, by Neal R. Boese
      Practical Wisdom: Taking John’s Challenge, by Linda Bowers

July/August 2007 - Discipleship and Discernment
      Feature Article: LifeKeys, by Jean Wise
      Practical Wisdom: Harvest Fund-Raising for World Hunger, by Jeanne Philbrick

June 2007 - Church Communications
      Feature Article: Is Your Church Getting Good Media Coverage?
by Lyall Mercer
      Practical Wisdom: Church Writer's Group, by Carolyn Chase

May 2007 - Leadership
     Feature Article: Radical Upside-Down Leadership That's Not So New, by Daniel F. Varnell
      Practical Wisdom: World Hunger Card Store, by Jeanne A. Philbrick

April 2007 - Internet Communications
      Feature Article: Podcasting: The New Internet Radio Increases Possibilities for Ministry, by Steven L. Lubetkin
    
Practical Wisdom: Visitation Ministry, by Jeanne A. Philbrick

March 2007 - Lenten Devotions from the Gospel of John
      Special Notice: RevWriter Writers Conference on Sabbatical
      Lenten Devotions from the Gospel of John
     
Practical Wisdom: A Gift of Love, by Susan J. Reinhardt

February 2007 - Engaging Youth in Worship and Congregational Ministry
     Feature Article: Empowering Youth to Lead Worship, by Paul Frantsen
     
Practical Wisdom: Library Open House, by Brenda Nixon

January 2007 - Ministry of Presence
     
Feature Article: Listening Well by, Rochelle Melander

      Practical Wisdom: Memory Sunday, by Jeanne Philbrick

December 2006 - Advent Devotions
      Practical Wisdom: Operation Cookie, by Jeanne Philbrick
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November 2006 - The Body of Christ
     
Feature Article: A Port in the Storm - The Christian Community, by Judy Reuning
     Practical Wisdom: The Mitten Tree, by Jeanne Philbrick

October 2006 - Christian Education
     
Feature Article:
The DIY Children's Ministry by Bonnie Winters

September 2006 - Special Edition: Practical Wisdom Contest Winners

July/August 2006 - The Welcoming Church
      
Feature Article: Rejoicing Spirits Ministry, by Susan Crawford & Cynthia McCurdy

June 2006 - Vision for Personal and Corporate Mission
       Feature Article: What's Your Big Picture? by Ron Edmondson

May 2006 - Faithful Christian Service
      
Feature Article: A Faithful Response to the Emotionally Needy, by Candy Arrington

April 2006 - Devotions for Real Life
     
 Practical Wisdom: Recognition of Community Volunteers, by Susan M. Lang

March 2006 - Life and Faith: Making The Connections
     
Feature Article: C. S. Lewis and Your Ministry, by David Cerqueira
     
Practical Wisdom: Moses, the Parsonage Fish, by April Michaelsen Dailey

February 2006 - Vitality in Ministry
     Feature Article: Vitality Bucket, by Fred Lehr
with Questions for discussion/reflection, by Susan M. Lang
     Practical Wisdom Writing Contest -- Deadline July 1, 2006

January 2006 - Church Newsletters - A New Approach
     Feature Article: Using Fiction to Give Your Church Newsletters Life: Fictionalize to Personalize and Evangelize, by Donna K. Maltese

December 2005 - Advent Devotional Issue
     
Practical Wisdom: Craft Day, by Susan J. Reinhardt

November 2005 - Reflections on Leadership
     Feature Article: The Whole Being God Created to Worship, by Victoria James
     Practical Wisdom: Secret Pal, by Susan J. Reinhardt

October 2005 - Crisis Management in the Church
     Feature Article: Effective Crisis Management, by Susan M. Lang
     
Practical Wisdom: Valentine's Day Dinner, by Susan J. Reinhardt

September 2005 - Living the Story!
     Feature Article: Growing in and through the Story, by Thomas M. Lang
    Practical Wisdom: Church Life: Tell Their Stories in Pictures and Articles, by LaRose Karr

July/August 2005 - Self-Care: Stewardship of Body, Mind and Spirit
    Feature Article: Seeking a Balanced Life, by Susan M. Lang
    Practical Wisdom: Christmas Programs with a Personal Touch, by Susan J. Reinhardt

June 2005 - Raising Congregational Spirit
    
Feature Article: Flooded With the Spirit, by Barbara A. Nemecek
    Practical Wisdom: The Wish List, by Donna H. Barthle

May 2005 - Ministry That's Mutual
    Feature Article: Church Leaders as Partners in Ministry, by Karen Minnich-Sadler
    Practical Wisdom: Expressions of True Fellowship, by Susan J. Reinhardt

April 2005 - Witnessing on the Web
   Feature Article: The Creative Christian Witness: Artists Can Use The Church Web Site To Reach the World, by Diane Rosier Miles
   Practical Wisdom: The Welcoming Church, by Susan J. Reinhardt

March 2005 - Lenten Devotions: Doers of the Word
    
Practical Wisdom: Did everybody get the word? by Donna H. Barthle

February 2005 - Thankfulness and Affirmation
    
Feature Article: Affirmation, by John Vonhof
    Practical Wisdom: Helping Hands Ministry, by Kayleen J. Reusser

January 2005 - An Asset-Based Approach to Congregational Planning
    Featured Article: Planning the Old-Fashioned Way, by Bob Sitze
    Practical Wisdom: Church Newsletters: Tapping into congregational gifts! by LaRose Karr

December 2004 - Advent New Beginnings: Devotionals for Spiritual Deep Breathing
    Practical Wisdom: JOY, by Ina Mae Brooks

November 2004 - The Stewardship of Daily Living
   
Feature Article: Talking Stewardship, by Rochelle Melander

October 2004 - Faith Journeys and Stories
   Feature Article: Sharing Our Faith Stories, by Susan M. Lang

September 2004 - Witnessing through Writing Devotions
   
Feature Article: Blueprint for Devotions: Creating a more effective in-house congregational devotion booklet, by Susan M. Lang
   New section:
Practical Wisdom: Sharing Ministry Ideas That Work

July/August 2004 - Creatively Celebrating Your Life in Christ!
   Feature Article: A Mission Celebration, by Susan M. Lang

June 2004 - Faithfully Dealing with Criticism
   Feature Article: Countering Criticism, by Kayleen J. Reusser

May 2004 - Growing and Supporting Disciples: The Shared Ministry Coordinator
     
Features: Job Outline for a Shared Ministry Position, and How to Create a Shared Ministry Position: A Checklist - both by Karla R. Jensen

April 2004 - Discipleship
     Devotions on the theme of discipleship written by a variety of gifted writers.

March 2004 - Empowering Lay Leaders
     Feature Article: Nurturing and Empowering Lay Leaders by Karla R. Jensen

February 2004 - Supporting Caregivers
     Articles: How Congregations Can Support Caregivers, by Darcella Mercer Wilson, and With a Lighter Step, by Donna K. Maltese

January 2004 - Witnessing 9 to 5
     Feature Article: The Neighbor Concept: Transforming Co-workers into Neighbors in Christ, by Cassie Walbrodt

December 2003 - Advent Devotions

November 2003 - Teacher Empowerment: Discipline and the Sunday School
     Feature Article: Getting to the Heart of Misbehavior, by Janice K. Hall

October 2003 - Acolytes: In Service to the Altar
     
Feature Article: Bridging the Gap between the Altar and the Pews, by Donna H. Barthle

September 2003 - Staff Compensation Planning
     Compensation Planning in the Church, by John Vonhof

July/August 2003 - Support for the Grieving
     
Feature Article: Grief's Path by Susan M. Lang
Celebrating the Great Cloud of Witnesses - All Saints Day, by Susan M. Lang

June 2003 - Leadership Team Building
     Feature Article: Identity from the Inside Out: A Leadership Retreat, by Susan M. Lang

May 2003 - Peacemaking in Times of War and Terrorism
     Feature Article: Making Peace at Home by Susan M. Lang
     Liturgy: A Service for Peace in a Time of War, by The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel

April 2003 - Holy Week Reflections
     Feature Article: Holy Week Reflections, by Susan M. Lang

March 2003 - Tools for Spiritual Growth
     Feature Article: Attending to Your Spiritual Journey, by Susan M. Lang

February 2003 - The Caring Church: Inclusivity Awareness
     Feature Article: Suffering Saints among Us, by Lois Denier

January 2003 - Your Life as a Witness: Tending to Self-care
     Feature Article: What You Do with Your Life Says More than
     What You Say about Life!, by Rochelle Y. Melander

December 2002 - God’s Living Word
     Feature Article: God’s Living Word, by Susan M. Lang

November 2002 - The Language of Conflict
     Feature Article: The Language of Conflict, by Susan M. Lang


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