I heard a preacher say one time that we all have dark thoughts about God. My initial response was...
In times like these, we begin to realize how critical our foundations are. We all strive to value...
Consider the labor (trouble) experienced by Moses, Abraham and Elijah. Then consider their...
As a Christian, you expect to go to heaven when you die, but what do you expect to be doing after...
In challenging times your people more than ever need to know you care about them personally....
Many Christian leaders are wrestling with what it looks or will look like to reopen in-person...
Pastor Resources · Fiscal Year Vs. Calendar Year For Churches While your church is unique in its...
Self - Care For Leaders Who Are Barely Holding On This is harder than I expected. All of it. From...
Enemy Mode: Your Brain on Narcissism God designed a complex network of neurological circuits to...
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It’s not a setup for a bad joke. This story really happened. My friends and I were taking an Uber to a local pizza place after attending a missions conference in Houston, Texas. All three of us were church planters, which means we split the fourteen-dollar charge for...
You Want It All? Surrendering Every Part of Me
If you’re like many believers, you feel confident you’re past the magic-lamp phase of prayer. You understand surrender. You understand God’s will. And yet, no matter how good we are at surrender, we each hold on to something in our lives. That one thing we keep...
From a Life Without Limbs to a Life Without Limits
Nick Vujicic came into the world with no arms and no legs, but only a six-inch appendage with two toes on the left side of his torso, and no medical explanation. The whole church wondered why God would allow the pastor’s son to be born with such a birth defect. But...
Five Action Steps the Church Can Take to Care for the Lonely
“Mark, I don’t even know where to begin,” Matt stated as we talked over coffee. “The needs of my church are so great that I often feel paralyzed. I don’t know what the first step should even be.” It can seem overwhelming for a church to care for the vast needs of the...
Hot Button Political Conversations for Believers: 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool and Your Witness
Today as a minister of the gospel we must manage hot buttons issues that can quickly sabotage the mission of God. Like many pastors today I went to seminary which for the most part is training to reach people already in the fold. But what if these hot button issues...
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A few years back, I was representing my Camp at a Christian Youth Conference. To encourage people to stop, we usually tried to have something “fun”. In the past, we used drawings for prizes, free candy, illusions, balloon animals, and more. This year, however, I...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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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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