Darrell Stetler IINov 12, 20184 minTexting Is Better Than Phone or Email for ChurchesI 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...
Darrell Stetler IINov 5, 20185 min5 Ways Small Church Pastors Can Beat ForgetfulnessYou 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...
Darrell Stetler IINov 1, 20181 minMentorMe #1: Chris Cravens InterviewI recently sat down with Chris Cravens. Chris served as a pastor of the Bible Methodist Church in Findlay, OH for years, and now serves...
Darrell Stetler IIJul 2, 20182 minWhy Willpower is Hard to FindIf 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...
Darrell Stetler IIJun 11, 20182 min7 Good Reasons Pastors Should Say NOPeter Drucker once said something about like this, “A prerequisite for a career in ministry should be a 6 week intensive course in saying...
Darrell Stetler IIApr 19, 20182 minFree Video Pastor Coaching GroupI’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...
Darrell Stetler IIApr 14, 20163 minHow to Be More CreativeDo you think it’s possible to become more creative? Is creativity natural, or developed? Is it a limited commodity, and you’re just...
Darrell Stetler IIMar 31, 20163 minHow Living In the Urgent Can Kill Your CreativityIf you haven’t read Stephen Covey’s excellent book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” you’re missing out. Out of the many...
Darrell Stetler IIFeb 25, 20164 minThe Simplest Strategic Planning Process for Your ChurchSome fancy terms that get thrown around in the world seem complicated — but really are more simple than you might think at first. One is...
Darrell Stetler IIJan 18, 20166 minHow to Build a Morning Routine – Part 2There isn’t one “right” morning routine. It’s built on your values and realities. My reality is self-employed (pastor) and 6 kids....
Darrell Stetler IIJan 14, 20163 min10 Ways Evernote Is Making Pastoring Easier For MeI 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...
Darrell Stetler IIJan 11, 20163 minThe Easiest Way to Continuously Improve Your OutreachI 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...
Darrell Stetler IIJan 6, 20162 minBooks I Am Most Excited to Read This YearWant 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...
Darrell Stetler IIJan 4, 20163 min5 Reasons You Should Plan Sermons In AdvanceThere’s a running joke among preachers, where sermons are referred to as “Saturday Night Specials.” It’s one of those jokes with an...
Darrell Stetler IIDec 16, 20153 minHow to Thrive In A Tough SeasonI 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...
Darrell Stetler IIDec 14, 20153 minHow to Be Less Overwhelmed in 20 MinutesThe Christmas season is wonderful — and incredibly busy. The programs, the gifts, the family time, the sermons, the special events, the...
Darrell Stetler IINov 30, 20153 minWhy Your Pastor is Tempted to Quit“Pastor.” The word may have lost some of its respect over the years, with high-profile scandals, Hollywood hit jobs, and TV...
Darrell Stetler IINov 25, 20153 minCan 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...
Darrell Stetler IIJun 15, 20153 minHow to Build a Morning Routine in 7 StepsMornings are crucial. And they are fragile. They can serve your greatest values, or they can feed your greatest weaknesses. You can...
Darrell Stetler IIJun 8, 20154 min5 Steps for Preventing Information OverloadFeel burned out by constant bombardment of decisions, opinions and information? How do you keep the flow of information from overloading...