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Protecting Yourself From the Crazies
It is something we deal with as pastors, something we talk about behind the scenes, but it is rarely addressed out in the open. Yet, in the open or not, we must deal with the crazies. I'm not using that term to disparage the mentally ill. Rather, I'm talking...
Real Relationships in a Virtual World
As I sit, enjoying my mocha latte at a local coffee house, I watch the crowds of people mingle in various associations. They are engaged in numerous conversations as they sit opposite one another and fill the atmosphere with language and laughter, enjoying the respite...
Q&A With Pastor Bob Sanford
What is your job title outside of church? VP and Associate Publisher, Bible Group, HarperCollins Christian Publishers What is your title in the church? Associate Pastor, St. Ignatius Christian Orthodox Church How far in advance to you prepare for services? I begin...
Get Out of Time Debt
The day has come,” time guru said, “To talk of many things” Of days and nights and choices too Of calendars and flings And why our days are taken up With craziness that chaos brings If you feel like a hamster running on a wheel with no break or your calendar is...
I Don’t Need Another Vision and Values Statement
Don’t get me wrong. Most church vision and mission statements sound great. They usually include clear biblical values and been crafted to be interesting and memorable. But what difference do they actually make to the lifestyles of those who adopt them? In recent...
How to Make your Church Irresistible
Instead of creating another program, let us examine what the church would look like if everyone, regardless of special needs or extraordinary abilities, were embraced as a fully functioning member of Christ’s body. Regardless of cognitive processing, verbal...
THE DOMINANT FAMILY INFLUENCE
My mother chuckled as she penned her poem, a parody of “The Church in the Wildwood,” entitled, “The Wild Woods in the Church.” In our small...
3 Ways to Fight Negativity and Slander in Your Church Community
As a former church staff member, I’ve seen it happen over and over. A growing congregation, fully unified and working toward the same goal, starts...
When Church Conflict Happens QA
You write that conflict is something to be expected as part of our human experience—that wherever there are human relationships, sooner or later,...
7 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump
June 20th is the first day of summer. I can barely contain my excitement. It may sound like I’m being facetious, but that’s not the case. After...
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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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