Radical Transformation in Jesus

Throughout the Bible, we see radical transformation stories of ordinary individuals who played pivotal roles in God’s plan for humanity. These transformations not only impacted their own lives but also influenced countless others who came to faith...

Practice Hospitality: Becoming a Person of Welcome

Why We Must Practice Hospitality in a Broken...

Ask Better Questions to Expand Your World

Why You Must Ask Better Questions in Life EXPANDING—OR SHRINKING—YOUR WORLD The dimensions of your life expand or shrink in proportion to the questions you ask. I remember the first time I asked two...

Pastor as Gardener: A Biblical Model for Ministry

Pastor as Gardener in Biblical Ministry The story of the early church—Mary, Thomas, Peter, and so many more—is a story of lives transformed through Jesus and then becoming more like Jesus in thought, word,...
Church Plant Survival

Church Plant Survival

 Avoiding a Core Meltdown Church Planting Lessons for Church Plant Survival Church planting can be...

Benefits of Humor

Benefits of Humor

Understanding the Benefits of Humor What is humor? Humor is defined as the capacity to express or...

Our Salvation in Christ

Our Salvation in Christ

Just like the Old Testament, the New Testament teaches that this wonderful salvation is extended...

Only Jesus Can Save

Only Jesus Can Save

The garden was God’s original plan played out on earth. Authority and power were the birthrights...

God’s Call to Speak

God’s Call to Speak

Encouragement for Writers and Speakers: Insights from Cynthia Heald This excerpt is from a...

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Combating Religious Persecution in Pakistan

Combating Religious Persecution in Pakistan

The Harsh Reality of Religious Persecution in Pakistan Imagine stepping out of your car, unknowingly treading on a few pieces of paper on the pavement, only to be arrested and charged with offenses that could lead to a life sentence. In Pakistan, this nightmare is a...

A Practical Guide to Parenting Adult Children

A Practical Guide to Parenting Adult Children

Understanding Your Relationship with Adult Children How would you describe your relationship with your adult child? Your answer to this question will reveal where you need to start or pick up if you desire a growing relationship. Because human relationships are...

Developing a Church Mental Health Strategy

Developing a Church Mental Health Strategy

Why Church Mental Health Outreach Matters Churches are often the first point of contact when a family member has an acute mental health need. Individuals and families are more likely to connect with their church in a mental health crisis than they are with a licensed...

Understanding Faith Deconstruction

Understanding Faith Deconstruction

“I’m deconstructing my faith.” Perhaps someone has said this to you recently. A friend, child, spouse, parent, coworker, or congregant. You don’t really know what they mean, but it doesn’t sound good. Just from the name, you can tell they are taking something apart....

Mastering the Emotional Effects of Negative Thinking

Mastering the Emotional Effects of Negative Thinking

Understanding the Emotional Effects of the Fall The emotional effects of the fall have had a persisting impact on all of humankind. Consider for a moment the following questions: Do you struggle with worry about minor matters or perhaps worry about things that might...

Ministry Transitions in Genesis 12

Ministry Transitions in Genesis 12

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to go into something new and leave the something old behind. I am in the middle of a ministry transition. After about 9 years on staff at my current local church (a church I also grew up in for about 9 years before being on...

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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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