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Hey, Pastor! It’s Time To Plan A Getaway!
At the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about planning a week for my pastor husband and me to get away to unplug and rejuvenate. In our experience, a staycation is not an option—we need to leave town. But where does a pastor take his family for a break from...
Mutual Submissiveness
Training seminars and textbooks galore focus on how to lead with compassion, understanding, and authority. What about those who do not serve in a leadership capacity? Are these followers simple sheep, witlessly trailing wherever the leader decides to direct? Or are...
Solving Conflicts When Tensions Are High
As today's political climate heats up, we've got to learn how to deal with a certain amount of tension in the air. Conflict in the church takes on various forms. Sometimes the conflict surrounds something the pastor has done, or hasn’t done, or someone thinks he...
4 Ways to Increase Giving in your Church by MyCom
Money can be a touchy subject, especially when we start talking about how churches can increase donations. People often fear the stereotype of the church that “always” is begging for money. However, the reality is that people want to give to your church and God calls...
Got Guilt Over NOT Being an Insanely Busy Pastor?
There are many stereotypes people have concerning pastors: They do not make much money (unless they pastor a megachurch, in which they then make too much money). Most of their week is spent studying and memorizing the next sermon. They are definitely Type B...
Why Vacation Bible School Is Vital
I have good memories of Vacation Bible School. When I was growing up, it was held in the daytime, mainly because more moms stayed home with their children and could teach VBS during the day. I remember marching through the front doors of the church to “Crown Him with...
Four Phrases Every Pastor Should Say Every Sunday
There’s something powerful about repetition. Doing the same thing day in and day out. Over time habits start to form, and those habits...
10 Preaching Mistakes You Should Avoid
I always feel a bit awkward giving preachers advice on preaching since I’m an Executive Pastor who only preaches a few times of year,...
Engage children in worship in 4 simple steps
“How do we engage children in church?” This age-old question remains paramount for almost every children’s ministry leader, parent and...
Understanding the Purpose of Submitting to Sound Biblical, Ethical, and Spiritual Leadership
One significant responsibility every Christian has is to submit to the established spiritual authority that God has set over him or her. It’s a very...
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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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