Darrell Stetler II
Teaching Your Children the Nicene Creed
If you want to teach your kids the ecumenical (universally agreed upon) Creeds of the Church, that's a great idea. Teaching the creeds is...
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Darrell Stetler II
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Teaching Your Children the Apostles' Creed
Teaching your kids the universal creeds of the Church is a valuable way to train your kids theologically. If you're serious about...
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Darrell Stetler II
Sep 2, 202213 min read
18 Scripture Passages Every Child Should Memorize (From the ESV)
Children can memorize more than you think. Research indicates that children have an incredible ability to remember and recall...
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Darrell Stetler II
Aug 30, 202211 min read
55 Hymns Every Child Should Know
Why Should Your Children Learn Classic Hymns? This collection is far from exhaustive, but these are 55 hymns that every kid should know....
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Darrell Stetler II
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Where a megachurch pastor admitted he failed in discipleship
A few years ago, Bill Hybels made quite a few waves in the Christian world when he admitted after doing a broad-based study of his church...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jun 23, 20221 min read
What I Learned from Andy Stanley about Discipleship - Part 2: Private Disciplines
Here's part 2 in my series on what Andy Stanley calls "the 5 Faith Catalysts." Last time, we talked about #1: Practical Teaching. (Check...
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Darrell Stetler II
May 18, 20225 min read
8 Lessons Learned in Crisis by a Small Church Pastor
It's been a CRAZY spring. We did a full remodel of our worship center after someone threw a large rock through a window and then set a...
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Darrell Stetler II
Apr 23, 20223 min read
What I Learned from Andy Stanley about Discipleship Strategy
If you're evangelical , you know that one name that will spark some controversy is Andy Stanley – and often, for good reason. I've...
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Darrell Stetler II
Dec 6, 20212 min read
What I Learned About Disciple-Making at a Funeral
My journey toward creating the discipleship tools called NewStart Discipleship actually started at a funeral. True story. I was preaching...
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Darrell Stetler II
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Teaching Your Congregation to Pray the Psalms
I have found Praying the Psalms to be a transformative spiritual practice. When you just don't know what to say in prayer, you're always...
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Darrell Stetler II
Oct 28, 20214 min read
How My Discipleship Plan has changed in 20 years
OK, I’m about to say something uncomfortable. Over the years, I have no clue how many people have left my church… just dropped through...
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Darrell Stetler II
Sep 7, 20215 min read
John Wesley Sermon - Scriptural Christianity (Condensed Sermons)
This is the 2nd in a series of John Wesley sermons that are condensed outlines. John Wesley's Sermon - Scriptural Christianity Detailed...
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Darrell Stetler II
Sep 6, 20213 min read
A Rewrite of An Old Hymn
I love old hymn texts. Once in a while, I'll find an old hymn text that is just wonderful, but needs a bit of updating to be accessible...
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Darrell Stetler II
Sep 1, 20212 min read
A Free Discipleship Download 🎁🎁
I've got an encouraging story for you today. A young couple with 2 kids started attending our church. It was clear God was working in...
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Darrell Stetler II
Aug 31, 20212 min read
NewStart Discipleship Announces a new Video Course: Defending Your Faith
Here's an Introduction to Defending Your Faith (Introduction to Apologetics) Teach New Believers why we can trust the Bible Every new...
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Darrell Stetler II
Aug 23, 20211 min read
3 Things I'm excited about: Small Town, Big Church podcast & Rural Matters Conference
Hey, Disciple-maker! Hasn't this been the craziest summer? I just finished my 3rd funeral in 8 days, and I'm bouncing back from camp...
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Darrell Stetler II
Aug 21, 20217 min read
John Wesley Condensed Sermons: The Scripture Way of Salvation
This sermon from John Wesley deals with salvation by faith and gives special attention to the full scope of the word "salvation." In John...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jul 16, 20216 min read
My Story of Entire Sanctification
I expect some readers of this blog are confused about what entire sanctification means. I would like to tell my story of how I...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jul 12, 20213 min read
John Wesley on the "Character of a Methodist"
I’m currently enrolled in a seminary class at Wesley Biblical Seminary, on the Theology of John Wesley. The class has brought me back to...
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Darrell Stetler II
Jun 15, 20218 min read
How God Works in Crisis Times (Sermon on Acts 11)
"In these unprecedented times..." If I never hear that phrase again, that would be fine with me. If you’re like me, your inbox was...
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