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Writing as Ministry: When God Calls You to Write

Writing as Ministry: When God Calls You to Write

Last updated on: March 8, 2026 at 5:00 am by Michele Gunn

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Writing as Ministry: When God Calls You to Write 2026-02-18T12:48:53-06:00 Michele Gunn

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I didn’t begin writing to build a platform or share an opinion. I began writing because I felt a quiet nudge, one that I couldn’t ignore, to put into words what God was stirring in my heart. Writing became a place of teaching, prayer, reflection and obedience. Over time, I came to understand that these words were meant to meet others exactly where they were; searching, hurting, growing or simply longing for a reminder of God’s presence. That is when I realized that writing, for me, is not just a passion. It is a ministry. Habakkuk 2:2 reminds us that we have been instructed, “Then the LORD answered me and said: Write down the vision; Make it plain upon tablets, so that the one who reads it may run.” (usccb.org)

Of course I didn’t even know the Book of Habakkuk existed until I was writing this column. Writing has brought me back to regularly be with the Word of God. As a writer, I want to ensure my sources and my words are accurate. The Bible provides a valid resource to share with others. It is a resource trusted among many, many people.

What It Means to See Writing as Ministry

“No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 (usccb.org) Deep down I have always felt this way, but as a flawed human, I have not always practiced or taught it. I was able to participate in one stewardship networking event as a speaker and I loved teaching how sharing your personal story empowers others and brings them to God, but the opportunities were limited since I was unknown. It did not even occur to me at that time that ministry is not limited to pulpits or stages. It was much later, when I started writing more that I learned writing can be a ministry. You can give and teach to meet people where they are and when they are ready. People find your writing and decide whether to digest it or not. They decide if they will act on what they read and they can easily share the message with other people. It is a ministry that can easily provide a rippling effect or plant that mustard seed.

How My Writing Ministry Started

I truly started my writing ministry through social media. The biggest platforms were LinkedIn and Facebook. It was creating LinkedIn posts that brought people into my life that drew me closer to God. One such instance was Vic Clesceri, founder of The Surrender Project. He encouraged me to write and also taught me more about surrender. I became a regular contributor on Linkedin and Facebook in 2020. As I grew and brought my faith to my writing, I met more and more people who were drawn to my faith-based messages. Even though I was very cautious, fearing the backlash of sharing my faith, God showed me that this was my calling. I started to think about writing a book. I was approached with an opportunity to be a contributing author in “Divine Blueprint: Faith in God for Unbounded Success.” After reading the description, I knew this would be a good fit and a chance to “dip my toe” in the “writing pool.”

In 2024, I saw a Facebook ad for writers for Patheos. I was yearning to share about God, who He created us to be and that every human being has value through my writings. I eagerly jumped in. This led me to find She Rises Studios, LLC. Here, I have joined a few anthologies and wrote for several of their magazines. I have just recently had my own book published, “Rise. Align. Shine. Living Boldly in Faith, Purpose and Joy.” It is a culmination of past writings, teachings, education and experiences with a foundation of faith. I have learned that writing meets people in sacred, private spaces when they are ready and that words can be used to heal, comfort, convict, encourage and empower.

Meeting People Where They Are Through Words

Many readers arrive carrying grief, doubt, exhaustion, guilt, longing and many other emotional burdens. For these people, the written word becomes companionship and not correction. It empowers readers to learn and act as they are ready. Galatians 6:2 reminds us*,* “Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (usccb.org) The heart of Graceful Awakening is a gentle invitation and not pressure. I pray to allow God to speak His invitation through my writings so that readers are able to grow closer to God and to align their life with Him.

With this brings the responsibility to remember we are all sinners and that not one of us is greater than the other. Mark 9:35 explains this clearly, “Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” (usccb.org) We must remember that we are here to serve, not reign above others. Every writer is a work in progress and has not obtained perfection, no matter how good they write.

The Responsibility of Writing for God

It is the responsibility of the writer to write with prayer and discernment, no matter the genre. Before I write, I pray, “Lord, let my words shine with Your light and draw others closer to You.” Afterall, my purpose, as is yours, is to use my God-given talents to build up His Kingdom. With that comes responsibility. For writers, it is to write with humility and not authority over others. We need to write truthfully and lovingly. Ephesians 4:15 reminds us*,* “Rather, living the truth in love, we should grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ.” (usccb.org) Everyone of us has a responsibility to grow our relationship with God. While we are doing that, we should be inviting others along to join the journey.

Your ‘Why’: Obedience Over Outcome

When writing, I find that the best columns, chapters and books are the ones that I know are God-inspired. When I get a feeling that I need to write something, I know it is a message that should be shared, even if I feel vulnerable sharing it. As a writer, I never know who will read what I wrote or how it will land with them. Sometimes, someone will let me know how something has impacted them and I had no clue they were even reading anything I wrote. That’s why the focus should be obedience and not outcome. God knows who needs to hear or read what. We need to trust God with both the words and the results. Surrender your writing as a gift to Him. As 1 Corinthians 3:7 tells us, “Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth.” (usccb.org) God is in control, if we allow Him.

Remember that not everyone is called to publish, but many people are called to write. Writing includes journaling, letters, prayers and reflections. All of these matter and make a difference. 1 Peter 4:10 reminds us that, “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (usccb.org) Remember that faithfulness matters more than reach.

Writing as Stewardship

When you view writing as stewardship and not just self-expression alone, you are trusting God with the gift He has placed within you. So, if God has been placing words on your heart, don’t dismiss them. Sit with them. Pray over them. Write them down. You don’t need a title, a platform or even a plan. You only need a willing heart. When we allow God to lead our words, writing becomes more than expression; it becomes service. And that quiet act of faith may be exactly how He chooses to reach someone else. Much of what I share in “Rise. Align. Shine. Living Boldly in Faith, Purpose and Joy” was written from this same place of prayerful obedience; listening, trusting and responding to where God was leading.

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