“He was waiting for the consolation of Israel.” (Luke 2:25b NIV) His bones ached. For the past...
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Move The Can: The First Step To Help A Church Become Healthier
Pastor Resources · 100 DaysHealthierChurch The Paint Can Turning a church from unhealthy to healthy is a daunting task. It starts by working smarter, not harder. Here’s an example. The Paint Can: A Parable In the 1990s, I led a small group of church members on a...
Picture It
Pastor Resources · Picture It A friend confessed to me that, for years, whenever he tried to read the Bible he would get so bored that he stopped reading after a short time. This surprised me because my friend was leading a vibrant ministry and I know he has a deep...
Faith and Fear Can’t Co-Exist?
Pastor Resources · Faith And Fear Can faith and fear co-exist? Can we have hope in the midst of fear? Aren’t we, as God’s people, especially in difficult times, to eradicate fear from among us? Easier said than done! While fear is an emotion; faith is a choice. We...
How to be Faithful in the Midst of Fear
We’d all like to say we’re faithful in the midst of fear, but the truth is the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event. None of us expected the pandemic; neither is this the spring we wanted or planned. Fortunately, God knew about the global tragedy long before we...
“It’s a Relationship, Not a Religion”: The Scientific Truth behind This Common Christian Phrase
Pastor Resources · A Relationship Not A Religion - Wilder Jesus told his followers to “Go . . . make disciples.” (Matthew 28:19). We generally read the passage to say, “Go make believers.” The difference might seem subtle, but the implications are enormous. When...
Bible Revival During the COVID-19 Crisis
Pastor Resources · Bible Revival During The COVID - 19 Crisis As was true after 9/11, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has people turning back to the Scriptures in droves. Bible sales are significantly up, as are the number of people downloading reading...
God’s Call to Welcome and Embrace The Addicted
Drug addiction is killing people just like you and me: fellow image bearers of God who are moms dads, uncles aunts daughters and sons From February...
Superheroes Needed!
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The Difference Between Giving Up and Letting Go
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The Outsized Power of Shared Purpose
In 1992, seven years into my company, I was a relatively new corporate officer and by now a keen student of teams. This was during the period of my...
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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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