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How Jesus Sees His Kingdom The third and largest sphere in our diagram is God’s Kingdom. Without...
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“Good relationships are four parts liking each other and seven parts forgiveness.” Quote by Jennifer Thomas Gary Chapman’s bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages has become a classic. To have blissful relationships, showing love is a must. To have happy friends and...
A Prayer for Church Leaders
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them— not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” 1 PETER 5 :2 Recite God's Goodness You, Jesus, are the head of Your...
How to Speak with an Atheist about Christianity
“Speaking with an Atheist about Christianity” is what Robert, a pastor in France, did with me 15 years ago. I affirmed there was no God, and I despised religion. Several months later, I was a believer. Several years after that, I was a Christian philosopher. Looking...
She screamed, “Where’s my child!? Where’s my daughter!?
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Serving the Widow: Helpful Tips for the Local Church
The Widow—A Compassion Initiative—is a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss. It is often the case that ministries are led most effectively by those who have a heart for a particular type of suffering. Whether...
Technology is God’s Gift to Mankind to Push Back the Curse
A farmer knows more than anyone that technology is God’s gift to push back the curse. Remember the curse God pronounced on Adam, which cursed agriculture and every farmer who would be born thereafter: To Adam [God] said, “Because you have listened to the voice of...
Discovering ḥesed
II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves you.” I was hardly in a position to disagree, but...
Three Ways to Make Collaborative Leadership Effective in Your Ministry, Community, or Business
Collaborative leadership is a subject embraced by many but practiced by few. For some leaders, the subject finds them heading for the door!...
Revitalize Bible Reading
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The Role of Technology in Modern Church Leadership
Technology has become an indispensable part of our lives, revolutionizing all kinds of industries. The realm of religion and spirituality is no...
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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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