Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds coordinate themselves into a united,...

Understanding Your Child of God Identity

See what great love the Father has given us that...

Dream Again in Faith Even in Difficult Seasons

No matter how bad things get, you’ve got to keep dreaming. There’s something powerful about writing goals down. It makes them feel permanent, which can be a little scary— but I think that’s the point. Writing...

Heal Spiritual Trauma and Begin Restoring Faith

Beginning to Heal after Spiritual Trauma Ella quit praying and reading her Bible. She’d lost her sense of having a deep and personal relationship with God, and terms such as submission, godly wife, and duties...
If We Had More Prayer…

If We Had More Prayer…

“If we had more prayer and less selfishness, our world would be much better.” A person I have...

Living Intentionally

Living Intentionally

What would you do if you knew you only had six months to live? That question confronted me during...

Proximity and Presence

Proximity and Presence

    At Canaan we are trying to live into our tagline “the church where love makes the...

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Hermeneutical Virtues

Hermeneutical Virtues

What personal qualities are the most important as a pastor or teacher studies the Bible week after week? I offer five of the twelve virtues listed by Kostenberger and Patterson in their book, Invitation to Biblical Interpretation. All twelve virtues listed by the...

What Is Sacred Sex?

What Is Sacred Sex?

I remember speaking on this topic at a Christian physicians conference. I began by explaining that marital sex is good and a God-blessed, sacred spiritual act. I said that God wants a couple to build a foundation for their relationship by connecting deeply on mental,...

Helping Your Members Get Unstuck

Helping Your Members Get Unstuck

You care deeply about your members, the people God has entrusted to your care. You want them to experience the abundant life of Jesus, to become more and more like Him, and to fulfill the purpose for which God has created them. But many if not most of your people seem...

True Unity Takes a Miracle!

True Unity Takes a Miracle!

Live Long and Prosper I vividly remember Diane and I visiting the California Giant Sequoia groves in Yosemite National park. They are massive and purportedly the largest living things on planet Earth. From what I read about these majestic giants, their root system is...

Encountering God’s Promises When Life Hurts

Encountering God’s Promises When Life Hurts

There are times in our Christian experience when we don’t always feel like God keeps His promises. That might not be something most of us are willing to admit publicly, but most of us have probably felt it nonetheless. There are times when it looks like God said one...

Podcast Episode 2 – Churches Reopening – Bob Franquiz Part 2

Podcast Episode 2 – Churches Reopening – Bob Franquiz Part 2

Welcome to the Pastor Resources podcast! Today Pastor Resource's president Dave Wike continues his conversation with Pastor Bob Franquiz of Calvery Fellowship. In part 2 of their discussion, they talk about dealing with struggles COVID has caused churches. Dave - So,...

The Real Rescuer

Watching my son play soccer ranks as one of my favorite weekend activities. Now that he is a teenager, the games require much more skill and...

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About the President

Dave Wike is a family man. Serving pastors, and those who desire to do the same, became his calling over the last 20+ years. He and his wife Margie live in North Carolina. They have a son living overseas, and three daughters still at home. Dave enjoys writing instrumental guitar music, and plans to complete his Masters in Biblical Counseling. He’s also well aware he can do nothing good apart from the Holy Spirit. 

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