Experiencing church for the first time as a twenty year old young man was quite the...
I enjoy singing. It's fun. It's been a big part of my life and I take satisfaction...
It’s Not Gossip If Your Head Is Bowed Those who consider themselves religious and...
It will be very difficult to embark (and remain) on a journey of transformation if...
Many years ago the seminary where I attended had invited a guest speaker to preach...
I’ve been pretty lucky in ministry. Over the years I’ve only had to fire a handful of staff and...
I was saved as a teenager in the mid-seventies in a small church in a small town in...
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Cruciformity and Knowing Your Limits
We can make several points about cruciformity that will help us to see that this is the most hopeful reality possible for pastors and ministry leaders. First, being a person claimed by the cross means that God is pouring out resurrection life on me to renew the image...
MEGIDDO
As excavators brought Megiddo back to life, they saw a stronghold. This place was the intersection between Assyria and Egypt – the main trade route between the east and the west. In Revelation 16:16, Har Megiddo is even referred to as Armageddon. When we think of...
Do You Have a Relationship with Jesus?
I know this seems like a strange question to ask in a pastor’s blog, but it is one Holy Spirit recently asked me. Like myself, you probably answered, “Absolutely” very quickly. Also, like me, you would be mistaken. The nature of a relationship is somewhat precarious....
4 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of Email
Reflecting on some of the mistakes I made in ministry I am thankful for the people who showed me grace but were also honest with me. One area where I was ignorant and needed accountability was email. I am not talking about how to technically use email, but how to...
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
My Dad had a terrible habit. I thought it was terrible, anyway. Or At least I thought so. He wouldn’t tell me what to do. Specifically, he wouldn’t tell me what to do when I didn’t know what to do and wanted him to tell me what he thought I should do. True, most kids...
Does Religious Activity Produce Disciples?
Throughout history, we humans have been trying to “become more Godly” through rigid discipline, controlled behavior, strict legalism, and an abundance of commandments. In fact, there approximately 1663 commandments found in the Bible, (613 in the OT and 1,050 in the...
Jesus-Approved Self-Care
Fausto comes into my office for his therapy appointment balancing his coffee and backpack in one hand and holding his phone in the other. He...
Would You Like God to Give You a Word for the Year?
Holly and Glenn Packiam practice life-giving rhythms to experience freedom and abundance as they abide in Christ. In this excerpt from their book,...
How Busy People Can Read More
Warren Buffett reads 4-5 hours per day—he considers it an important part of his work. Bill Gates reads an average of one book per week, which is...
How the Pandemic Led to Greater Collaboration for the Gospel
It’s no secret that the pandemic drastically altered many church plans and ministry efforts, leading many to seek creative ways to continue doing...
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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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