Mature Leaders Are Disciples First

Leadership Requires Maturity in Christian Leadership We are in desperate need of leaders who are maturing. We are in desperate need of leaders who are even more fruitful. But what does being fruitful as a leader mean? Leadership Requires Maturity...

Christian Hospitality Matters in Everyday Life

Christian Hospitality Means Welcoming People...

Studying Scripture Together

Studying Scripture Together Through Biblical Culture Biblical Culture Shock and the Importance of Studying Scripture in Community (1232 words) When I attended seminary, I was given a wonderful opportunity to...

Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds...

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The Core of True Discipleship

The Core of True Discipleship

In recent years, “discipleship” has become the new buzzword. As a result, we’ve seen churches begin to make a shift toward helping people grow up spiritually, and utilize the best means to that end. Leaders have begun to recognize that disciple making involves...

Perception And Our Behavior

Perception And Our Behavior

“The picture I have of prayer is like Luke 15 and the prodigal son story, where the father ran to him and embraced him; I see prayer more as a hug than a kneeling appeal.” Judah Smith in The One: Experience Jesus. This excerpt from the interview we did with Pastor...

3 Great Ways To Unwind Right Now

3 Great Ways To Unwind Right Now

Sunday morning seems to come every single week, doesn’t it? Without fail. And depending on your church’s typical weekly schedule, so does Sunday night, Wednesday night, Tuesday morning Bible study, and the recently popular Saturday night services. On top of that,...

The Pastor’s Struggle with Personal Finances

The Pastor’s Struggle with Personal Finances

In July 2015 Grey Matter Research surveyed 4,249 pastors and discovered that 50 percent receive less than $50,000 per year in compensation with 30 percent having student loan debt averaging $36,000. Thirty-three percent have under $10,000 in retirement funds, and 29...

Stop Throwing Hail Marys

Stop Throwing Hail Marys

The American church is having a bit of an identity crisis. People want to be entertained, and they have a long list of expected religious goods and services. Pastors can find themselves caught up in having to create “cool plays” or throwing Hail Mary’s, hoping for the...

Thoughts On Balancing Love And Judgment

Thoughts On Balancing Love And Judgment

Several years ago, the Sunday school lesson was about judging. A young woman in the class told a story about a coworker who was of a different faith—one that does not believe Jesus is the Son of God. This man had asked the class member if she thought he would go to...

Grit Don’t Quit

    I have learned, in my forty-plus years of serving God and living in His kingdom, that there are recurring pressures and voices that try to...

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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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