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Darrell Stetler II
Nov 11, 20184 min read
Texting Is Better Than Phone or Email for Churches
I remember when I first sent a text message on my flip phone. Things have changed a lot since then. People are more connected to their...
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Darrell Stetler II
Nov 4, 20185 min read
5 Ways Small Church Pastors Can Beat Forgetfulness
You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach when your phone rings, you see the name on caller ID and you groan — because you realize...
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Darrell Stetler II
Oct 31, 20181 min read
MentorMe #1: Chris Cravens Interview
I recently sat down with Chris Cravens. Chris served as a pastor of the Bible Methodist Church in Findlay, OH for years, and now serves...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jul 1, 20181 min read
Why Willpower is Hard to Find
If you’re like me, you’ve struggled to MAKE yourself do things. Even things you know will help your situation… they’re still hard. But...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jun 10, 20182 min read
7 Good Reasons Pastors Should Say NO
Peter Drucker once said something about like this, “A prerequisite for a career in ministry should be a 6 week intensive course in saying...
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Darrell Stetler II
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Free Video Pastor Coaching Group
I’ve been silent for quite some time on this blog. It’s been quite a journey over the last 9 months, a journey mostly covered in...
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Darrell Stetler II
Apr 13, 20163 min read
How to Be More Creative
Do you think it’s possible to become more creative? Is creativity natural, or developed? Is it a limited commodity, and you’re just...
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Darrell Stetler II
Mar 30, 20163 min read
How Living In the Urgent Can Kill Your Creativity
If you haven’t read Stephen Covey’s excellent book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” you’re missing out. Out of the many...
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Darrell Stetler II
Feb 24, 20165 min read
The Simplest Process for Strategic Planning for Churches
Some fancy terms that get thrown around in the world seem complicated — but really are more simple than you might think at first. One is...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jan 17, 20166 min read
How to Build a Morning Routine – Part 2
There isn’t one “right” morning routine. It’s built on your values and realities. My reality is self-employed (pastor) and 6 kids....
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Darrell Stetler II
Jan 13, 20163 min read
10 Ways Evernote Is Making Pastoring Easier For Me
I am loving Evernote. I had an account with Evernote for a couple years, but I confess I didn’t see the benefits & uses at the time, so...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jan 10, 20163 min read
Improving Church Outreaches: An Easy Practice that Makes a Huge Difference
I once heard John C. Maxwell tell a story of a man who was angry at being passed over for a promotion. “They can’t do that — I have 20...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jan 5, 20162 min read
Books I Am Most Excited to Read This Year
Want to read more books in 2016? Here’s a little tip from Michael Hyatt — Don’t feel pressure to finish: “Here’s publishing’s dirty...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jan 3, 20163 min read
5 Reasons You Should Plan Sermons In Advance
There’s a running joke among preachers, where sermons are referred to as “Saturday Night Specials.” It’s one of those jokes with an...
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Darrell Stetler II
Dec 15, 20153 min read
How to Thrive In A Tough Season
I know that title is pretty broad — I can’t do anything about some of the frustrations in your life. I can’t do anything about that guy...
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Darrell Stetler II
Dec 14, 20153 min read
How to Be Less Overwhelmed in 20 Minutes
The week before vacation is incredibly busy. I've got 7 kids, and I've sometimes wondered if we could buy some velcro suits and hang them...
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Darrell Stetler II
Nov 30, 20153 min read
Support Your Pastor: The Best Way I've Ever Seen
“Pastor.” The word may have lost some of its respect over the years, with high-profile scandals, Hollywood hit jobs, and TV...
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Darrell Stetler II
Nov 25, 20153 min read
Can Thanksgiving Make You Happier & Healthier?
Tomorrow across America, families will gather, turkey will be eaten, football will be watched, holiday shopping will start… and in...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jun 14, 20153 min read
How to Build a Morning Routine in 7 Steps
Mornings are crucial. And they are fragile. They can serve your greatest values, or they can feed your greatest weaknesses. You can...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jun 8, 20154 min read
5 Steps for Preventing Information Overload
Feel burned out by constant bombardment of decisions, opinions and information? How do you keep the flow of information from overloading...
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