Release Rest Remain: A Rhythm of Abiding

First, Breathe… Why Release Rest Remain Matters I don’t know what it took for you to carve out this moment. Maybe sitting with this book open on your lap meant leaving the full inbox that demands your attention, taking a much-needed break from your...

Listening Skills That Transform Relationships

Why Listening Skills Matter More Than We Think...

A Journey Through Doubt Often Begins With Questions

If you were to use one word to sum up your entire faith story thus far, what would it be? Believing, hopeful, trusting, or persevering? What about questioning, waiting, or searching? A Journey Through Doubt...

Practice Solitude for Spiritual Renewal

Why Leaders Must Practice Solitude When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a busy man. He’s healing the sick, he’s feeding the poor, he’s preaching the good news to the world, he’s developing the leaders...
Secure

Secure

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 NIV) I...

Worshiping Doubters

Worshiping Doubters

I love being a pastor and am called to be a pastor, but at times, doubt comes more naturally for...

Improvise

Improvise

“Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life . . .” (Ecclesiastes 9:9a...

Jesus Cares About Your Joy

Jesus Cares About Your Joy

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. —John...

An Act of Worship

An Act of Worship

God, assuming we believe in a divine being, existed before the beginning of time. And Christians...

The Rule of Rubrics

The Rule of Rubrics

    Perhaps most would agree that thirty years ago there was no such thing as rubrics....

Freed

Freed

“Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges...

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Are We Working Out Our Heavenly Job Description On Earth? Part 1

Are We Working Out Our Heavenly Job Description On Earth? Part 1

As a Christian, you expect to go to heaven when you die, but what do you expect to be doing after you arrive?  Perhaps you will spend time with loved ones, make appointments to meet the great saints of the ages, or take a long rest.  But, is that all you will be...

Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Part 2

Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Part 2

In challenging times your people more than ever need to know you care about them personally. That’s critical when it comes to reopening. If your people sense you are more concerned about getting them back in the seats than you are about their personal wellbeing, it...

Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Pt. 1

Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Pt. 1

Many Christian leaders are wrestling with what it looks or will look like to reopen in-person church gatherings. Some churches, perhaps yours, are meeting in person now. But whether you are or not, if you’re honest you know things are not “normal.” And so do your...

Fiscal Year vs. Calendar Year: Which Is Right for Your Church?

Fiscal Year vs. Calendar Year: Which Is Right for Your Church?

Pastor Resources · Fiscal Year Vs. Calendar Year For Churches While your church is unique in its offerings, it still operates similarly to other types of businesses. It must pay employees a fair wage, cover debts and expenses, and maintain a budget. As a church...

Self-Care for Leaders Who are Barely Holding On

Self-Care for Leaders Who are Barely Holding On

Self - Care For Leaders Who Are Barely Holding On This is harder than I expected. All of it. From the lockdown to this weird middle ground, to whatever’s coming next, the sense of constant uncertainty is wearing on me. No, I’m not sick. And none of my loved ones are....

Enemy Mode: Your Brain on Narcissism

Enemy Mode: Your Brain on Narcissism

Enemy Mode: Your Brain on Narcissism God designed a complex network of neurological circuits to work together to help us stay relationally connected and attuned to each other. When these relational circuits are running as designed, we call this “Relational Mode.” Our...

Birthing your Sermon

Rock Stars My wife was a birthing rock star. As she progressed through the pains of labor all the way to that last exhausting push – after each of...

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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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