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Skate to the Future: Leading with Prototypes
“Skate to where the puck is going,” Wayne Gretzky’s father taught him. That is, don’t skate to where the puck is, but to where the puck is going to be. Anticipate the direction and speed of the puck and get there first. Jump ahead of the competition by learning to see...
Creative Missions Sunday Ideas for Your Church
If your church or denomination sets aside a special week to focus on missions, you know it can be difficult to plan if resources are lean. But there are many options to recognize and celebrate missions (from humble displays to week-long conferences) depending on your...
Why Visit the Holy Land?
Why Visit Israel? Does a visit to the Holy Land benefit pastor and congregation? Taking our Western eyes to the East is eye-opening. Comparing Middle Eastern countries, Israel is the most influenced by Western thought and lifestyle. Yet, seeing the nuances of the area...
How to Build a Blazing Bonfire of Hope in a Dizzyingly Dark World
There’s nothing quite as disorienting and terrifying as getting lost in the mountains at night. I speak from personal experience. My buddy Donnie Coxsey, an experienced outdoorsman, introduced me to the wonderful world of elk hunting. He had previously taken me on...
Christ-Centered Bible Study
When we think about understanding a passage of Scripture, we can picture an arrow aimed at the bull’s-eye heart of the passage: the purpose and meaning of the text. To hit the bull’s-eye, we must understand the content of the surrounding rings. The outside ring...
Teaching Our Kids to Love God’s Word
As Christian teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers, we want our kids to love God’s Word. We long for them to grow closer to God as they spend time in Scripture. But how do we encourage engagement with the Bible? By giving them a compelling reason to pick it...
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
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
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...
5 Mistakes Businesses Make When Marketing to Churches (And How to Avoid Them)
Churches play a major role in their communities, making them a valuable audience for businesses looking to connect with faith-based organizations. However, marketing to churches is not like marketing to businesses—many companies struggle to engage pastors and church...
Spiritual Growth: A Life of Fruitfulness
After years of apartment living, an overseas move, first jobs, two small children, and nearly ten years of marriage, we bought our first house. It...
Servant Leadership: Leading by Example
My approach to leadership has always been comprehensive, which is why the C in chief executive officer (CEO) often represents more than just “chief”...
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...
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...
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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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