Release Rest Remain: A Rhythm of Abiding

First, Breathe… Why Release Rest Remain Matters I don’t know what it took for you to carve out this moment. Maybe sitting with this book open on your lap meant leaving the full inbox that demands your attention, taking a much-needed break from your...

Listening Skills That Transform Relationships

Why Listening Skills Matter More Than We Think...

A Journey Through Doubt Often Begins With Questions

If you were to use one word to sum up your entire faith story thus far, what would it be? Believing, hopeful, trusting, or persevering? What about questioning, waiting, or searching? A Journey Through Doubt...

Practice Solitude for Spiritual Renewal

Why Leaders Must Practice Solitude When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a busy man. He’s healing the sick, he’s feeding the poor, he’s preaching the good news to the world, he’s developing the leaders...
How Not to Read the Bible

How Not to Read the Bible

Pastor Resources · How Not To Read The Bible   I’ve been reading the Bible almost every day...

Mission 3:16

Mission 3:16

 Pastor Resources · Excerpt - The Introduction - Mission 316   God’s mission in the world...

Picture It

Picture It

Pastor Resources · Picture It   A friend confessed to me that, for years, whenever he tried to...

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Reclaiming Sunday Morning as the Church’s Primary Formative Event

Reclaiming Sunday Morning as the Church’s Primary Formative Event

One of the unique values of corporate spiritual practices —those experienced regularly on Sunday mornings —is that they shape and direct our desire for God in ways that private disciplines fail to replicate. Over time, habits and rituals, combined with pertinent...

Has Jesus left the building?

Has Jesus left the building?

As we sit in the back pew and look around, we notice the dearth of people and wonder: Has Jesus left the building? COVID-19 has been foremost in many minds for over a year. We’ve all had our lives restricted, have had to follow orders in our personal lives from the...

Can You Read the Bible Like A Child?

Can You Read the Bible Like A Child?

Sometimes a fresh look at the obvious yields a bombshell. At age 20, my life was crushed and rebuilt by one small challenge. Could it change yours as well? For fifteen years as I speak and travel talking to people about my conversion to Christianity. I have been...

How to Stop Feeding Your Victim Mentality

How to Stop Feeding Your Victim Mentality

Born of trauma, loss, chaos, and injustice, the Victim mentality often feels like a strange form of justice or protection. It can cause you to become so self-focused and defensive that you incrementally push others away. The Victim Identity continually seeks attention...

The Ninefold Path of Jesus – Trust

The Ninefold Path of Jesus – Trust

Imagine being significantly free of worry and anxiety. What would that be like? Deep peace. Sound sleep. Full attention. Is that a quality of life you desire? Do you think it’s possible? In the teaching on the hill Jesus said, “Do not worry about your life.” The...

6 Ways (Minus 3) to Know God Is in Your Life

6 Ways (Minus 3) to Know God Is in Your Life

My good friend Jason used to be an outstanding pastor and preacher. After a church split and two other hard experiences, though, Jason no longer felt God was in His life.  “God,” Jason prayed, “if You are real, say something. I need to hear You speak to me.” Jason...

Renewals need renewing.

Monasteries during the Dark Ages, the first Franciscans facing a church weakened by wealth and power, the Protestant Reformation alarmed by legalism...

That Thing Called Courage  

What is the most courageous thing you’ve done? I have read many stories of courage, but one comes immediately to mind. On March 7, 2022, the massive...

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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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