Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In...

Life Together at Jesus’ Table: Discipleship as Sacramental Living

Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted...

Overcoming Church Hurt with the Good Shepherd

Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their associate pastor. This honorable young father suddenly found...
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“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on...

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A Higher Vision for Integrity and Endurance

A Higher Vision for Integrity and Endurance

Pastor Resources · Glorious Finish Reading Henderson   We are witnessing endless accounts of leaders who have received the flag of disqualification, raised the white flag of premature surrender, or thrown in the towel because of debilitating discouragement. No...

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Three Keys to Remaining Resilient in a Changed World

Three Keys to Remaining Resilient in a Changed World

  If you’re a pastor, your church may not be gathering together physically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a traveling evangelist or minister, all your scheduled engagements may have suddenly cancelled. Your own income may be uncertain. As our world...

Am I ready to die in two weeks?

Am I ready to die in two weeks?

  One evening I was quietly considering the news concerning Covid-19 when a still small voice asked, "Are you ready to die in two weeks?" I was startled and puzzled by the question and checked off some crucial things in my life: I am a follower of Jesus Christ,...

Small churches and the COVID-19 crisis

Small churches and the COVID-19 crisis

  The Covid-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for American society and for the American church.  The economy has ground to a virtual halt, arts and entertainment have been severely limited, and congregational meetings have been restricted for perhaps the first...

COVID-19 and your church!

COVID-19 and your church!

  The demands are coming fast and furious. Do we offer services online? Offer communion during those services? How do we minister in a time of isolation? What about ministry in rural settings? Why should our students even study at such a time? Below you’ll find...

Lessons of the Lockdown

The term "lockdown," is now associated with the attempt to slow or stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  The virus is real, the risks are real,...

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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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