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When Churches Close, Who’s to Blame
America is experiencing a religious transformation, a de-Christianizing of the nation. The result is foreseeable. Thousands upon thousands of churches will close this year and next. This sad reality is affecting an ever-increasing population of Christians as they...
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How do we teach our kids to spend smart? It starts with taking them with us when we shop in stores or sitting them down with us when we shop online and talking them through what we’re doing to spend wisely. There are various ways to help your kids spend wisely. The...
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The New Taboo in Christianity?
We Christians have always had our taboos; there are things we just don’t discuss. As a member of Generation X, I remember bans on drinking, dancing, and tattoos since each of these would absolutely lead to other things that would terminate your relationship with God....
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
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...
Mental Health Awareness in Theological Education
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, including pastors. Raising awareness and providing support within faith-based education is essential for...
Quieten the Room: Finding Peace in Hard Decisions
"We've done everything possible to save this leg, all that's left is amputation. When you're ready, we'll have that conversation." Those words came...
Embracing Insufficiency: Leading with Weakness
A Call to Insufficiency How often have you thought, I’m the wrong guy for this? Right. And wrong. At the same time. Deep pastoral wellness begins...
Ignoring God’s Limits: Embracing Rest
Fourteen years ago, I suffered heat stroke in sight of the finish line of a community race I’d been training to win. It was 80 degrees, with high...
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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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