When we first launched small groups at National Community Church, we designed a three-hour,...
Have you ever seen yourself as a villain? Most of us don’t see ourselves as the villain of our...
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10b NASB) Jesus intends that the...
Hurried leadership makes me think of a childhood toy called a Chinese finger trap. This long,...
God tells us His thoughts and ways are above us, so far above both our thoughts of how life should...
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.” (John...
You don't drift toward diversity, it requires intention. As pastors, we are tasked with...
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What Pastors Should Know About Stress
What is stress? Not that a pandemic is new in our history. Nor the emergence of many disasters at once an odd occurrence. War, plague, poverty, drought, fires, floods, and revolution, are nothing new. However, the American experience has had relative comfort in most...
What Kind of Foundation? Part 3
In times like these, we begin to realize how critical our foundations are. We all strive to value strong foundations all the time, but we all know that we struggle to put down strong foundations. It is often easy to build and grow and expand during the good times...
When We Were Lonely, God Came Down
Sometimes I feel lonely. Of course, there’s a big difference between feeling lonely and being alone. I can be alone and not feel lonely at all. Conversely, some of my loneliest experiences have been when I was in a crowd of people. Perhaps loneliness is meant to serve...
How God Fills Our Emptiness with His Grace
I heard a preacher say one time that we all have dark thoughts about God. My initial response was skepticism. As someone whose earliest memories are filled with Bible truths, I didn’t want to think that I have anything but esteem and love for God. But I’ve come to see...
What Kind of Foundation? Part 2
In times like these, we begin to realize how critical our foundations are. We all strive to value strong foundations all the time, but we all know that we struggle to put down strong foundations. It is often easy to build and grow and expand during the good times...
Are We Working Out Our Heavenly Job Description On Earth? Part 2
Consider the labor (trouble) experienced by Moses, Abraham and Elijah. Then consider their work. In I Corinthians 6:2-3 Paul declares that “the saints will judge the world,” and, that “we will judge angels.” In Matthew 25:14-30 twice Jesus says “Well done,...
“Tell Me More”
In her historical narrative on Joseph, Jacob’s deserted son, American writer Madeleine L’Engle carefully unpacked the customs and culture around...
4 Remarkable Truths in the Story of a Poor Widow Who Gave All
How often do widows come up in the Gospels? Surprisingly, a lot! The most famous widow’s story is found at the end of Mark 12. At first, what Jesus...
New Year, Renewed Church: How to Refresh Your Church in 2022
Hope is a term often used in a context of doubt. When we say, “I hope my team wins,” there is a hint of disbelief. When we say, “I hope my church...
There is Hope in Your Story
There is hope in your story, whether you feel it or not. You may be in the midst of a hard season, you may be thriving but feel anxiety lurking at...
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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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