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When businesses think about expanding into new markets, they often focus on industries like tech, healthcare, or retail—missing out on one of the most engaged and influential audiences: church decision-makers. Churches operate much like any other organization,...
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Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul
Let’s consider this common analogy: the Bible is like an owner’s manual for life. What a pragmatic picture. What a joy-killing image. The owner’s manual for my car is hidden in the glove compartment along with napkins, the car registration, and ketchup packets. The...
Delighting in God’s Word: Cultivating a Life Rooted in Scripture
I am going to do better, I told myself. First thing tomorrow, it’s going to be different. The number of times I have had this exact conversation with myself regarding the conviction to be daily rooted in Scripture is too many to count. Can you relate? My spirit...
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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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