Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In...

Life Together at Jesus’ Table: Discipleship as Sacramental Living

Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted...

Overcoming Church Hurt with the Good Shepherd

Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their associate pastor. This honorable young father suddenly found...
Humor in the Church

Humor in the Church

    Believe it or not, this subject has sparked some controversy and theological debate...

Ignorance is Dominant

Ignorance is Dominant

    Having just come through the Christmas season I thought it would be a good time to...

The Power of Forgiveness

The Power of Forgiveness

    When we’ve been hurt, when we’ve been battered, sometimes anger and bitterness give...

Sacred Endurance

Sacred Endurance

    The trashcan was full of CDs, and I was convinced it was for the best. It was a small...

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The Federalist Press Number 87

To the Citizens of the United States The Covid-19 pandemic has officially surpassed the year mark in America. This last year has been extremely challenging for many of us. These challenges have manifested themselves in some of the most open-air attacks on our...

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses to Not “Play Nice” Part 2

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses to Not “Play Nice” Part 2

What happens before the Bible’s most famous verse, John 3:16? To Jesus, the  master conversationalist, it’s all fair game toward one overriding mission. Nicodemus is confused. Jesus comes right back at him. “Pay attention. That which is holy and true to God is like...

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses To Not “Play Nice” (Part 1)

12 Powerful Ways Jesus Chooses To Not “Play Nice” (Part 1)

What happens before the Bible’s most famous verse, John 3:16? To Jesus, the master conversationalist, relationship and meaning triumph over social norms…every time. He interrupts, He puzzles, He changes subject, He provokes, He monologues. It’s all fair game toward...

Making the Most Of Biblical Higher Education

Making the Most Of Biblical Higher Education

It has been said that “An education cannot make the most of a person, but a person can make the most of an education.”  Some of the greatest men in the modern history of Christian ministry were without any formal theological training.  Such a list is too long to...

The 7 Rules of Rest

The 7 Rules of Rest

Pastor, you are called to preach. You are called to shepherd, you are called to lead. You are called to serve, you are called to sacrifice. You are also called to rest! This is especially important after this long season of stress we have all endured during the...

Praying Through Your Church Directory 

Praying Through Your Church Directory 

The apostle Paul says that we should “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Then, the apostle James tells us to “pray for one another” (James 5:16). Good ideas, but easier said than done. The sainted apostles didn’t have to work 8-10 hours a day, take care of...

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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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