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The Power of Prayer in Ministry
We have been in the ministry, David for more than 30 years, Maxie for more than 60. In every church we have served, the assumption was that if an area was growing then we should do more of it! Add another worship service! Expand the Sunday school! Do another Outreach...
Encountering God’s Love in Near-Death Experiences
Never in history, until now, have we been able to hear from so many people around the world brought back from clinical death. I believe NDEs are God’s gift to our globally connected world—widespread evidence of God’s reality and his great love for people of all...
Healing Hearts with Pet Therapy
As the founder of Canines for Christ, an international therapy dog organization with over 1,200 Spirit-filled volunteers, I have personally made thousands of visits with my therapy dogs over the years. I have seen the profound impact that therapy dogs have on people’s...
Navigating Christian Ethics
In many people’s minds today, the most offensive thing about Christianity is no longer Jesus’ exclusive claim to be our only hope for right relationship with God (John 14:6). Rather, it’s the New Testament’s uncompromising claim that sex belongs only in lifelong...
Building Sacred Foundations
As parents, we want to build a foundation of faith for our families, but figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming. When you sketch out a rule of life, you create scaffolding to give your family stability as you build your life together. Creating a rule of...
Unlocking Generosity
As a church leader, you desire that the congregation be recognized as a truly generous church. You desire the members of your church to be renowned for their open-handedness. This aspiration is driven by the understanding that this not only benefits the individuals...
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...
Trusting Jesus in the Public Square
Parents have a biblical responsibility to protect their children not only from physical harm but also from spiritual harm. It is entirely...
God’s Refining Process
Few people predict the turbulence and pain that life will inevitably bring. Lives that are filled with joy today can suddenly become bumpy and hard...
The Wisdom of Set Times of Prayer
Looking back in history, it’s apparent that God’s people utilized set times of prayer to habituate and enrich their prayer lives. Historical...
30 Crucial Questions for Premarital Counseling
Like many pastors conducting premarital counseling for couples, you probably feel like you never have time to cover everything. Homework is crucial,...
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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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