IV. Notes Towards a Ministry of Ḥesed Thoughts on ḥesed Does a ministry of ḥesed exist? I suggest...
We’re living in uncertain times, of that I’m certain. A failing economy. The constant threat of a...
No one in the history of the church has had as much access to Scripture as we do in the...
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What is humor? Humor is defined as the capacity to express or perceive what is funny. This...
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When trust is gone, the transformational journey is over. Adaptive change requires leaders to face the challenges of a changing world or disrupted environment with hard decisions around core values, with hard questions about what we need to learn (and unlearn!), and...
Reviving Marital Love Through God’s Power
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Unanswered Prayers: Finding Faith Amid Silence
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Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul
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Prepare for Life’s Storms with Biblical Wisdom and Leadership
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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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