New Mind, New Me

I began publishing videos on YouTube in August 2015. For the first few years, I released one video a week, every Tuesday at 10 a.m. When I saw that the channel was growing exponentially, I had the crazy idea to release two videos a week, one on...

God Might Ruin Your Plans

Everything’s perfect. It was the last week of my...

When Our Faith Is Sideways

Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now...

Now Is the Time to Seek

A few days ago, I was watching an Instagram reel of a musician onstage talking to the crowd. When he told people to raise their hands if it was their birthday, the crowd screamed. When he told them to raise...
Comparison Games

Comparison Games

After a year of social distancing, isolation at home and all the overarching pandemic woes, most...

Recruiting the JV Squad 

Recruiting the JV Squad 

It’s recess on the blacktop back in elementary school and all the kids are lined up eagerly...

The Creed

The Creed

Every Sunday, my church recites the Nicene Creed during the worship service. Sometimes, I wonder...

Which Truth?

Which Truth?

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. - Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)...

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You Will Survive Your Divorce and Come Out Stronger

You Will Survive Your Divorce and Come Out Stronger

I think it’s fair to assume my new book is one you never expected to need. To put it bluntly, it’s the book I never wanted to write. Having my life upended by divorce and heartbreak was not on my bucket list. The first thing I want you to hear is I’m sorry. I’m sorry...

Business or Body: What is the Church?

Business or Body: What is the Church?

Many are predicting that possibly in a decade or so, Christianity will no longer be the prominent religion in America! So, how do we get church folks to hang around and remain part of the local body of believers? Do we hire marketing specialists or church consultants...

Seven Reasons Why I Love to Preach About Money

Seven Reasons Why I Love to Preach About Money

Most pastors admit they are hesitant to preach about money. I understand their reluctance because I once shared it. However, I learned that my fears were not valid—nothing bad happened. In fact, the results were just the opposite. Here’s why I love to preach about...

Show Countercultural Compassion in the World

Show Countercultural Compassion in the World

As I examine my own life, I think about the temptation we all face to brandish God’s Word like it’s a weapon in our cultural battles. What is our posture toward those who may not be Christians or may hold opinions very different from ours? Many people have had...

Centering Discipleship

Centering Discipleship

In my work as a local pastor and translocal network leader, I’ve had a front-row seat to observe the happenings of many churches across the board. When the pandemic hit and the world seemed to unravel, we were only in the first two years of our communal life. What...

Who’s Following You?

Who’s Following You?

Every disciple needs three types of relationships in his life. He needs a “Paul” who can mentor him and challenge him. He needs a “Barnabas” who can come alongside and encourage him. And he needs a “Timothy,” someone he can pour his life into. – Howard Hendricks Being...

Effective Pastoral Care

"Precision Pastoring: Nourishing the Caregiver's Soul" "Are we serving you well?" The unexpected question from two pastors caught me off guard,...

Miraculous Bible Stories

I love the Bible, even the weird parts—maybe especially its unusual stories—and read it aloud every morning before dawn (followed by a sometimes...

Eternal Love with God

This life we live now is significant and important. But even it is ultimately a temporary expression of an ensuing, enduring reality that is best...

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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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