During this Advent season and throughout the year, how wonderful it is to call upon Christ as Lord...
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for...
Have you been on Facebook for over a year but yet you only have under 1000 followers? Are you...
As a pastor it can seem noble and even Biblical to try to be all things to all men. The apostle...
At some point in your life, you may have been as I was (and so many in our pews still are!)....
We have a problem—whether we recognize it or not. It has to do with the relationship...
Why a Book on Praying for Missionaries? I’ve been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-three years...
During this season of Advent we are reflecting on God’s love for us through the birth of His Son...
But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go,...
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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?
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
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!
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
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
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,...
Four Truths About Envy
I’m eating lunch with my new neighbor, Rosa. As I sit in her apartment eating chicken-tinga tostadas, she shares her story. Five years ago, she left...
Approaching the Almighty with Confidence
When we pray, we can approach God with confidence, for our faith rests upon His character, not upon promises. Promises are as good as the character...
Three Reasons Why Believers Doubt the Security of Their Salvation
The simple answer is that we let our faulty human perspectives cloud our clear understanding of Scripture. We sometimes doubt the security of...
What Insurance Coverage Should You Have for Your Church?
When you think of a church, it’s much more than just a physical building. A church can mean a lot to a community and parishioners who count on it as...
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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.
Dave Wike
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