Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds coordinate themselves into a united,...

Understanding Your Child of God Identity

See what great love the Father has given us that...

Dream Again in Faith Even in Difficult Seasons

No matter how bad things get, you’ve got to keep dreaming. There’s something powerful about writing goals down. It makes them feel permanent, which can be a little scary— but I think that’s the point. Writing...

Heal Spiritual Trauma and Begin Restoring Faith

Beginning to Heal after Spiritual Trauma Ella quit praying and reading her Bible. She’d lost her sense of having a deep and personal relationship with God, and terms such as submission, godly wife, and duties...
Treasures in Darkness 

Treasures in Darkness 

A rock collector named Robert Cutshaw once found a rock he described as “big and pretty.” He tried...

Why So Serious?

Why So Serious?

“Why so serious?" That was the line The Joker, played by Keith Ledger, in the iconic Batman series...

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Three Reasons to Help Churches Die

Three Reasons to Help Churches Die

Researchers agree the American Church is shrinking rapidly. People are leaving the church in droves. There are few exceptions to this cultural phenomenon impacting every aspect of the Christian life. The tsunami of change is decimating institutions, including...

The Ultimate Source of Recovery: The Bible

The Ultimate Source of Recovery: The Bible

In 1977 I began working with alcoholics, drug addicts and those with psychiatric problems. Being a Christ follower in secular settings with worldly theories and practices was not easy.  In 1988 I founded NewLife Treatment Centers and we operated 32 Christian NewLife...

What Do You As a Christ Follower Smell Like?

What Do You As a Christ Follower Smell Like?

I was what you might call a liquid nitrogen convert to Christianity. If you have ever bumped into anyone who has “seen the light,” you know what I am talking about—very excited, very passionate, tons of energy, and fully committed at the start. That was me—all jacked...

Negative News, Growing Churches

Negative News, Growing Churches

Pastors, If you’re listening to the mainstream media and their negative news, you’d never know that churches across America are growing at such an encouraging rate. Unless... ...You noticed the parking lots on the way to your own church — they’re packed! (Even my own...

How to Improve Accessibility for Seniors at Your Church

How to Improve Accessibility for Seniors at Your Church

Even though religious entities are exempt from ADA rules, you want your church to be inclusive to all individuals. Making your church accessible to seniors may be a costly investment upfront, but it will be well worth it to the elderly members of your congregation. We...

Bible Or Theology: Which Is Infallible?

Bible Or Theology: Which Is Infallible?

Infallibility. Does the word feel dense and tired and kind of irrelevant to you, like a library book that’s sat on the shelf too long? It does to me. But it speaks of that which cannot fail us. Literally, it means “the inability to fail.” It speaks of that which can...

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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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