What Does the Ascension Tell Us About Jesus? Jesus is exalted as the true King of the world,...
In the book of Judges, we see the outworking of those who kept choosing what they felt was right....
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of...
Generosity is a virtue. It is widely held that Christians with resources have a moral obligation...
When God Leads Us the Roundabout Way In an American dream paradigm, the graph of formation and...
What It Means That God Knows Yo In the middle of the Bible, near the end of Psalms, we find the...
Answering this question can get us a ways toward where we want to go. But it’s not nearly so...
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The Image of God and AI
Our task together is to establish a foundation upon which we can think on AI theologically, ethically, and missiologically. The eventual convergence of humanoid robots—such as NASA’s Valkyrie, designed for humanlike operations in space and on Earth—with AI is a...
Mental Health Ministry in the Church
There are many great movements of God’s Spirit happening around us. Clean water. Bible translation. Child sponsorship. Creation care. International promotions of peace. Racial justice. Evangelism and world missions. Among the most powerful movements in this second...
What Happens When a Deaf Person Comes to Church?
Growing up in a family of pastors—my father, my grandfathers, and brother all serving the local church—I’ve seen firsthand the power of a welcoming multicultural church community. Deaf Ministry Church Begins With a “Yes” So, what happens when a deaf person attends a...
Living as a Kingdom Influencer
You are a kingdom disciple living as a kingdom servant while making a kingdom impact that will resonate throughout all time. And you do this through what we read in 1 Peter, which says we are to “proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into...
Christian Weakness and Overlooked Greatness
Christian Weakness in Josh Gibson’s Story American history often gets things backwards. Nowhere is this clearer than in the case of Josh Gibson (1911–1947), known for years as “The Black Babe Ruth”—a nickname Josh should have been offended by. Gibson hit somewhere...
Why Young Adults Are Calling for a Public Church
Young adults believe in a public God, and they are not willing to wait for the church to become public. They are choosing to become deeply engaged in working for the common good in a variety of ways. Kristina Frugé, director of Congregational and Community Initiatives...
Learning to Slow with God
Having worked in full time ministry for five years, as well as working with pastors and ministry leaders in therapy, A. C. knows the unique...
How to Read the Bible the Right Way
I am convinced that Satan is on a mission to make us believe the Bible is centered on us. But this could not be any further from the truth. Why We...
A Prayer Shaped by Bethlehem’s Humility
You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose...
Rest as a Spiritual Rhythm
As I mentioned earlier, most of us aren’t natural morning people. We’re wired to seek comfort and rest, gravitating toward the warmth of our...
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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...
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The Dangers of Preaching a Partial Gospel
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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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