Even Mustangs Need Rest: An Invitation to Something Better

Learning Biblical Rest from a Wild Mustang The first time I walked up to a wild mustang in a round pen, I knew I was looking at an animal who would do anything to break free from the barriers around him. The horse’s name was Amarillo. He was as...

Reclaiming the Table

Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every...

Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In November 2013 tragedy struck my hometown of Washington, Illinois. An EF-4 tornado, with damaging winds reaching 190 miles per hour, destroyed over one thousand...
Book of Common Prayer

Book of Common Prayer

How the Book of Common Prayer Shapes Our Faith Nearly fifteen years ago, I was at a weekend...

Collect Prayers Journey

Collect Prayers Journey

I began writing short prayers, or what is simply called a “collect,” on March 15, 2020—the day...

Resurrection and Life

Resurrection and Life

Hope deferred makes us sick, doesn’t it? Our hearts long to be fulfilled. It’s a sign of being...

Habit of Discipleship

Habit of Discipleship

How to Start the Habit of Discipleship In Your Family What’s a small, regular habit that has a...

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Embracing Childlike Faith in a Grown-Up World

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If you’ve ever visited a playground to watch the sheer delight of children at play you might have observed the reality that a child’s joy isn’t centered on striving. Childlike joy flows from being present to the moment and simply receiving what is being given: a push...

Leading with God’s Timing

Leading with God’s Timing

If we move fast enough and go hard enough, we just might reach the ridiculous goals we’ve set for ourselves. But just as New Coke didn’t win by getting out there fast and Jesus didn’t try to get there first, we won’t win with speed or haste if we are not anchored in...

The Power of Stewarding Resources Well

The Power of Stewarding Resources Well

You have been given many wonderful resources—a spiritual health, mental health, physical health, meaningful work, financial resources, relationships, and more—all of which you are supposed to manage and steward. That process of taking control of your resources is what...

God’s Love Brings Hope in Pain

God’s Love Brings Hope in Pain

I am convinced that the greatest way to pour hope into your hurting heart is to sink deep into the love of God and to know—really know—the height, width, and depth of God’s tender love for you. When God’s love fills and overwhelms you, you know you are not alone and...

Church Decision-Makers: Who They Are & How to Connect With Them

Church Decision-Makers: Who They Are & How to Connect With Them

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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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. 

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