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Darrell Stetler II

Nov 133 min read

What We Believe at NewStart Discipleship

Our doctrinal statement or theological statement follows. If you have specific questions beyond what is in this, or expanding on this,...

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30 Fresh Christmas Sermon Illustrations in Just 30 Seconds

Darrell Stetler II

Oct 164 min read

30 Fresh Christmas Sermon Illustrations in Just 30 Seconds

A lot of pastors hate preaching at Christmas. But what if you felt prepared because you had fresh, powerful Christmas sermon...

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Basic FAQs to Know about A Church Trunk or Treat

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 305 min read

Basic FAQs to Know about A Church Trunk or Treat

If you're thinking about hosting or attending a Trunk-or-Treat event for churches this year, you've probably got a few questions. These...

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Darrell Stetler II

Sep 274 min read

How to Help Non-Readers Read the Bible

In today's world, it seems like fewer people are "readers" than ever before. As a pastor, I’ve found that this trend can be a real...

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Darrell Stetler II

Sep 244 min read

A Mentoring Meeting for Discipling New Christians

"How can I become a mentor to disciple new Christians, when I don't know what to do in my meetings?" Here's a simple and memorable...

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FAQ: Mentoring New Disciples with NewStart Discipleship

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 245 min read

FAQ: Mentoring New Disciples with NewStart Discipleship

If you're looking to mentor new Christians with NewStart, this FAQ may be helpful. 1. How do I help a new disciple get started in Bible...

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Darrell Stetler II

Sep 243 min read

10 Tips for Mentoring New Disciples

Mentoring a new believer is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a follower of Christ. But most Christians never do it! But if...

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Darrell Stetler II

Sep 244 min read

20 Discipleship Questions You Can Ask New Christians

Here’s a list of 20 questions you can ask new disciples during sessions when you're mentoring new Christians, along with why each one...

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A Great Biblical Worldview Resource for Kids

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 234 min read

A Great Biblical Worldview Resource for Kids

How long do you think that you have to establish a Biblical worldview into the hearts of your kids? Most people would say at least until...

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A Pastor's Review of the ESV Preaching Bible from Crossway

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 83 min read

A Pastor's Review of the ESV Preaching Bible from Crossway

I've had the ESV Preaching Bible for some time now, and it’s quickly become my favorite Bible for preaching. After 21 years of...

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Why Discipleship Must be Theologically Conservative

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 67 min read

Why Discipleship Must be Theologically Conservative

Discipleship must be theologically conservative because true discipleship is about faithfully transmitting the teachings of Jesus, as...

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The Best Discipleship Materials For New Believers

Darrell Stetler II

Sep 67 min read

The Best Discipleship Materials For New Believers

Every pastor knows that solid discipleship materials are vital... But if you're a pastor of a smaller church, you know the challenges:...

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Darrell Stetler II

Sep 510 min read

Discipleship And Community

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set out on an ambitious expedition to cross Antarctica from sea to sea, but things did not go as planned....

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I Created NewStart Discipleship For Pastors Like This

Darrell Stetler II

Aug 272 min read

I Created NewStart Discipleship For Pastors Like This

Sometimes people ask me: "Who is NewStart Discipleship for, ideally? Who is your target audience?" Well, wonder no more. Meet Pastor...

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Darrell Stetler II

Aug 278 min read

200 Hymns About Discipleship

So you want to promote discipleship and focus on it in your church, but need some practical ideas. One is to include the focus in your...

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All 89 Times the Word Gospel Appears in the New Testament (King James Version - KJV)

Darrell Stetler II

Aug 2411 min read

All 89 Times the Word Gospel Appears in the New Testament (King James Version - KJV)

Below are all the verses where the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) , translated as "Gospel," is used in the New Testament, provided in...

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Darrell Stetler II

Aug 2411 min read

All 89 Times The Word Gospel Is Used in the New Testament (NIV Version)

Below are all the verses where the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) , translated as "Gospel," is used in the New Testament, provided in...

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Darrell Stetler II

Aug 2411 min read

All 89 Times the Word Gospel Appears in the New Testament (ESV)

Below are all the verses where the Greek word εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion) , translated as "Gospel," is used in the New Testament, provided in...

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10 Practical Ways to Do Trunk or Treat Follow-Up

Darrell Stetler II

Aug 213 min read

10 Practical Ways to Do Trunk or Treat Follow-Up

Trunk or Treat events are a fantastic way to engage with your community, but the outreach shouldn’t end when the event does. Effective...

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Darrell Stetler II

Aug 158 min read

NewStart Discipleship Resources - FAQs

NewStart Discipleship has been supplying discipleship resources for smaller churches since 2020. As a pastor, I've been serving at the...

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