Doctrine, Business Acumen and Creativity
Wittenberg offers a unique combination rarely found in the church consulting business. Wittenberg's two partners, Donna Linnemeyer and Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Rossow come to your congregation with business and theological degrees and a combined fifty years of experience in creative church planning and programming.
Wittenberg offers a unique combination rarely found in the church consulting business. Wittenberg's two partners, Donna Linnemeyer and Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Rossow come to your congregation with business and theological degrees and a combined fifty years of experience in creative church planning and programming.
Business Expertise - Donna Linnemeyer
Donna has a BS in Business Administration and 18 years experience
managing the program of a large church in the Chicago suburbs - Bethany Lutheran Church and School - Naperville, Illinois. She is a church systems expert. Donna brings to Wittenberg a rare gift of language. She has written two stewardship hymn texts and other liturgical resources. For the last 10 years Donna has written and edited an eight page weekly newsletter for the parish, written numerous hymn texts for special occasions, organized numerous parish programs including budget preparation, ministry fairs, staffing, dinner events for as many as 700, managed inventories, and even an occasional soup supper. Donna provides structure and an eye for details for “the Wittenberg way.”
managing the program of a large church in the Chicago suburbs - Bethany Lutheran Church and School - Naperville, Illinois. She is a church systems expert. Donna brings to Wittenberg a rare gift of language. She has written two stewardship hymn texts and other liturgical resources. For the last 10 years Donna has written and edited an eight page weekly newsletter for the parish, written numerous hymn texts for special occasions, organized numerous parish programs including budget preparation, ministry fairs, staffing, dinner events for as many as 700, managed inventories, and even an occasional soup supper. Donna provides structure and an eye for details for “the Wittenberg way.”
Doctrinal Expertise - Rev. Dr. Timothy A. Rossow
Pastor Rossow has 23 years experience as a parish pastor, the last 20 as Sr. and Administrative Pastor. He has degrees in the liberal arts, theology, philosophy and a Doctor of Ministry in parish structure from Concordia Theological Seminary - Ft. Wayne, IN. Pastor Rossow has written evangelism, Bible study, assimilation, planning and other parish resources. He has also led Elder seminars for numerous congregations. Pastor Rossow provides vision and creativity for “the Wittenberg way.”
Creativity
Both of Wittenberg's partners have experience with the creative side of life. Pastor Rossow has an art and graphics background and Donna Linnemeyer is an accomplished writer and editor. They have used these talents to write hymn texts for special occasions, design graphics for the parish, create various trinkets for special occassions and to create elaborate table decorations and cuisine for church banquets from 70 to 700 people. These talents are at your disposal as Wittenberg crafts a campaign that fits your parish.