Is it just me or are you tired of all the political ads, robotic phone calls and social media...
I remember as a boy seeing a man from our church having a beer at a restaurant. My immediate...
My husband and I are asked at times what Bible translation is best. If you visit a Christian...
I want to talk now about mixtapes. They were the 1980s version of a playlist, but instead of...
Often Christians step down from a calling before seeing God accomplish his will, as the pain and...
Often, one of the toughest jobs a pastor has to do is counsel others. Preaching? It’s in the bag....
Hannah Anderson A few years ago, I found myself going through a period of intense anxiety and...
The local church is confronted with death and the resultant grief on a consistent basis. There are...
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A Big Gospel in Small Places
My church, Pepperell Christian Fellowship, is a nondenominational church on Main Street in the town of Pepperell, Massachusetts, an hour northwest of Boston and just minutes from the New Hampshire border. You’ve probably never heard of Pepperell. It’s not a...
Cultivating & Guarding Children’s Love for Jesus
Why do children love Jesus so much? In the Gospels, it’s clear that they loved Jesus because He first loved them. Jesus wasn’t posing for future artists when He invited children to gather around him. Actually, He didn’t have to do any coaxing. Children...
How I Became “Pastor Cop”
First off, I have to tell you that never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would become so involved in Law Enforcement, especially while a full-time Sr. Pastor! Not only that, but I also currently serve on our regional SWAT team as the...
Five Elements of a Great Worship Experience
Experiencing church for the first time as a twenty year old young man was quite the experience. I’ve been a part of brush arbor revivals, where you go out into a field and gather some sticks and build a structure to have a church service in. I’ve been in...
Why do I sing?
I enjoy singing. It's fun. It's been a big part of my life and I take satisfaction in using it to express my heart and as a tool to explore my relationship with God. It's good for me. But that's not why I sing. Singing connects people. It's an activity...
She Rises Late and Her Kids Make Her Breakfast
It’s Not Gossip If Your Head Is Bowed Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. —James 1:26 I love catching my mother in sin. One time I heard her on the...
3 Reasons Pastors Need Rest
As pastors, we’re on the move! We’re movers and shakers of influence by nature. That’s how we became leaders. We have big dreams and dynamic plans....
Ministry to the Vulnerable
I remember when I first heard the word “vulnerable” a couple of years ago. My wife, Julie, and I had been invited to be the CityServe National...
Building Endurance In Ministry & Life
The coffee bean is a tiny thing that drives many people through the day. Maybe we don’t “need” it to survive, per se. But, for some, it plays a...
Loving God and Loving Our Neighbors in the Digital Age
In response to the lawyer’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29), Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan. The lawyer’s motivation in...
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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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