Darrell Stetler II
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, 2018
- 5 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 4 min
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, 2016
- 6 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2016
- 2 min
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, 2016
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 3 min
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, 2015
- 4 min
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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