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9 Must-Read Biblical Fiction Titles For Pastors
If you are looking for a good escape that can also feed your spiritual hunger, biblical fiction could be your answer. Just what is biblical fiction? First, it is speculative fiction that uses Christian themes and incorporates the Christian worldview, however varied...
Three Strikes For Tough Teens in the Church
I love the kids my husband has had the privilege of pastoring, no matter their ages, and many a child has gone through one of my Wednesday night classes. Some of the children who gave me grief in their elementary school years have grown to be sweet, loving teenagers....
Bishop Quigg Lawrence Shares the Worries He’s Experienced in Church Finances
Quigg Lawrence, Bishop of Church of the Holy Spirit, talks about church finances while opening up about his family’s financial struggles when he was a boy. This, among other things, has led him to the important realization that satan can gain a foothold where there is...
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...
4 Ways to Thrive as a Leader
Executive pastors hold a unique role in the church. They’re responsible for maintaining and improving church operations, as well as...
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...
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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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