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How to Cancel Your NewStart Subscription
How to Cancel Your NewStart Subscription At NewStart Discipleship, I want to make things simple and transparent—both in your discipleship...
Darrell Stetler II
3 days ago2 min read
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Should Your Next Hire Be a Discipleship Pastor?
Church staffing is no small task. Whether you're preparing for growth or trying to revitalize your ministry, every hire matters. One...
Darrell Stetler II
May 304 min read
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Discipleship Pastor Salary & Benefits: What Churches Need to Know
Hiring a Discipleship Pastor (sometimes called a Pastor of Spiritual Formation) is a strategic move, but what should a church expect to...
Darrell Stetler II
May 302 min read
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C.S. Lewis on Perfection in Mere Christianity
The following quote from CS Lewis is one of the most beautiful calls to growth in holiness or progressive sanctification that I've ever...
Darrell Stetler II
Apr 234 min read
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How to Become More Like Jesus: A Guide for Beginners
“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” – Mahatma Gandhi Ouch. That quote stings...
Darrell Stetler II
Mar 163 min read
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The Most Influential Books on Discipleship from Christian History
What are the greatest books on Christian discipleship? While the Bible is the ultimate guide to discipleship, countless books throughout...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 189 min read
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Creating a Discipleship Process: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re a pastor of a small church, you already know discipleship is the core of Jesus’ Great Commission: “Go therefore and make...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 135 min read
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9 Models of Discipleship: A Comprehensive Guide for Pastors
How you mentally model discipleship for your church can change your thinking, your efforts, and your results. Here's how mental models...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 127 min read
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John Wesley’s Understanding of Discipleship And Spiritual Formation
John Wesley’s concept of discipleship and spiritual formation is immensely deep & theologically rich. Many theologians have created...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 127 min read
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Why the Bible Is So Crucial for Your Life
If you could hold the most powerful tool for life transformation in your hands, wouldn’t you want to use it? Many Christians treat the...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 54 min read
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Fahrenheit 451 and the Battle for Your Bible
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is a haunting novel about a world where books are banned and burned. At first, the protagonist, Guy...
Darrell Stetler II
Feb 34 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 16 (Luke 1-2)
Welcome to Day 16 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge! Today, we begin the Gospel of Luke with chapters 1 and 2, which tell the...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 253 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 15 (Mark 13-16)
Welcome to Day 15 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge! Today, we’re finishing the Gospel of Mark with chapters 13 through 16. These...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 253 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 14 (Mark 10-12)
Hey there! Welcome to Day 14 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. Today, we’re tackling Mark 10 through 12. Let’s gooooo! :) Bible...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 253 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 13 (Mark 7-9)
Hey there! Welcome to Day 13 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. Today, we’re diving into Mark 7 through 9. Let’s jump right in! Bible...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 253 min read
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Stories of Life-Changing Mentorships in the Bible
Mentorship is one of the most powerful ways to impact a person’s life. The Bible is filled with stories of life-changing mentorships that...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 213 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 12 (Mark 4-6)
Hey there! Welcome to Day 12 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. Today, we’re diving into Mark 4 through 6, which continues to...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 203 min read
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Discipleship vs. Mentoring: Understanding the Difference
When we think about spiritual growth, the terms discipleship and mentoring often come up. Sometimes, they’re used interchangeably, but...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 202 min read
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New Testament Bible Reading Challenge - Day 11 (Mark 1-3)
Welcome to Day 11 of our 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge! Today, we’re beginning the Gospel of Mark, a fast-paced account of Jesus’...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 203 min read
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Turning Discipleship Into Outreach: Lessons from our Local Public School
Over 20 years of pastoring have taught me a lot. But it was only recently that I learned this: Small churches have an incredible...
Darrell Stetler II
Jan 183 min read
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