Before we became a ministry family, we were normal churchgoers. We attended every Sunday, and we...
The morning of December 26, 2004 was a beautiful day for many people spending time on the beaches...
Ever have one of those days! You know what I mean. You get up on the wrong side of the bed. You...
Do you remember your favorite book as a child? There were probably a few lovable characters, a...
As Christians, we’re supposed to live in the world but not be caught up in it. That can seem like...
Do you use a journal? It doesn’t matter whether you favor apps like Evernote or prefer the tactile...
You’ve been sitting there, staring at your screen for the last half-hour. And all you can think...
Pastoring is tough business. How, as a pastor, do you keep the Lord happy, your spouse happy, your...
When my husband was getting ready to graduate from seminary, he was asked to visit a rural church...
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Why Religious Leaders Need to Cultivate Self-Control and How to Do So
The Bible describes self-control as an invaluable trait. However, it isn’t something you’re born with. It is a skill that needs to be cultivated, especially in religious leaders. But what exactly is self-control? Why is self-control so important? And how can you...
Every Church Welcome Needs These Five Elements
Hi, welcome to the blog. My, that’s some weather we’ve been having, isn’t it? This is unfortunately how many churches welcome people to church. It doesn’t connect with people. It doesn’t communicate value, and it’s not even that welcoming. We have to do better than...
Read this Before You Go Live on Facebook
There are now over 2.2 billion Facebook users across the world. A staggering number, and one that continues to grow year after year. If you’re doing ministry in a small town or rural setting, it may have taken a little longer for the Facebook craze to hit, but at this...
Is The One Pastor System What God Intended?
Like many of you I was saved and baptized in a church with one pastor and a deacon board. The pastor and deacons took care of most of the decisions required to keep the church functioning on a day-to-day basis. As a 15 year old boy, this system seemed to work pretty...
Pastors as Homemakers: Shaping the Christian’s First Family
A few years ago my wife and I attended a small international church in Limassol, Cyprus. Among the congregation were several Filipino domestic workers who led the singing, a couple who were refugees from Syria, about twenty Cypriots, and four pastors!...
Quiet Time? Haaahhhhhhh
Quiet times, huh? Does that phrase instantly make you feel guilty, like you don’t do enough when it comes to your spiritual life? There are two opposing lies about quiet times, and both can drag us down: It’s the law. It’s optional. You might be assuming...
Ministry to the Poor
A Look at What God Can Do When the Church Says 'Yes' CityServe Imperial Valley (CA) Each week, in a region close to the Californian/ Mexican border,...
How to Eat Your Bible…What Does that Mean?
I vividly remember a point in my life when the Bible was completely foreign to me. I had heard and understood the gospel, confessed my sins to the...
The Joy Switch
Have you ever lost it—at a time when things were humming along for you? You were feeling good—until someone said or did just the thing to set you...
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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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