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Dealing with Addiction as a Grace-Filled Church
Though it typically is thought to be in reference to alcohol, drugs, and, lately, pornography, the term addiction truly refers to an almost unlimited list of habits that negatively affect a person and/or the people around him or her. In addition to these, people in...
Eight Ways to De-stress This Spring
A life of ministry collects stress like a house collects dust. That’s why Spring cleaning isn't t something that should just happen in our homes. Each Spring you and I can de-clutter our lives to eliminate the stress and make sure we're maximizing our time at work and...
Q&A With Lead Pastor and Awesome Guy, Ron Vietti
Pastor Ron Vietti is the Lead Pastor of Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield, California. Ron and his wife Debbie, of 43 years, pioneered Valley Bible Fellowship in 1974 with ten teenagers. It is now a church of over 10,000 people. Outside of the main campus, VBF...
The Best Bible Study Resources
As an editor of Christian books, I often need quick access to multiple Bible translations and resources, and I know you find yourself in the same boat daily. Here are some online sources to assist you in your preparation. Bible Gateway—This is my go-to resource, and I...
Former Pastor Jonathan Watson Digs Deep Into Pride
Pastor Jonathan Watson stepped into a leadership role in the church just days after his son was born. Here, Jon discusses his experience with pride and his relationship with his position of authority within the church. As he faced devastating challenges in his...
How To Run Highly Effective Church Staff Meetings
Church life is full of meetings, and no doubt you’ve experienced the satisfaction of a well-conducted, efficient meeting that makes an impact. Likewise, you may also have been a part of meetings that leave people confused and aimless. Like good project management,...
Comforters
“He comforts us whenever we suffer. That is why whenever other people suffer, we are able to comfort them by using the same comfort we have received...
Why Church
Many years have passed since I had my crisis of “church faith.” My conversion to Jesus at the age of sixteen was in some ways a conversion away from...
Orphan-Care as Strategic Pastoral Ministry
I am the result of a teen pregnancy that predates Roe v. Wade by just over one year. God placed me in a loving family and church where I was...
Confessions of an Angry Pastor
Augustine’s Confessions was the very first Western autobiography. Countless others have followed. The newest is by Brent C. Hofer....
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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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