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    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jun 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    5 Bad Reasons Pastors Say NO

    Ever known a NO person?  You know what I mean.  They have a habit of saying NO, maybe even before the question is asked? Well, that’s not...
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    7 Good Reasons Pastors Should Say NO
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jun 11, 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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    Do This When You Have to Confront Your Leader
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Aug 30, 2017
    • 3 min

    Do This When You Have to Confront Your Leader

    I recently made a leadership decision that was fraught with some amount of peril. Most good leadership decisions are. If you’re not...
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    We’re hiring!
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jun 19, 2017
    • 2 min

    We’re hiring!

    The church where I pastor in Oklahoma City is hiring a new pastoral position. Our church has been growing: We’re running 100, with a 9...
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    How to Make a Portable Baptistry for a Small Church
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Apr 17, 2017
    • 2 min

    How to Make a Portable Baptistry for a Small Church

    Baptism is a beautiful moment as new Christians celebrate their transformation & new life in Christ… but what happens if you’re a small...
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    One Huge Key to a Pastor’s Emotional Survival
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Apr 3, 2017
    • 2 min

    One Huge Key to a Pastor’s Emotional Survival

    Being a pastor of a church can be emotionally exhausting.  At times, it really does feel like riding an emotional roller coaster. In a...
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    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #3
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Mar 21, 2017
    • 1 min

    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #3

    This goal with this session was to make it inspiring as much as it is informative… A discussion of how to get your church over the hump...
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    Lowering Your Sunday Morning Stress
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Mar 6, 2017
    • 2 min

    Lowering Your Sunday Morning Stress

    Ray Stevens, the great musical comedian, once wrote a song called “Sunday Mornings.” Chaos, mayhem, panic and disorder Even worse when we...
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    How to Reduce Pastoral Stress With Systems
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Feb 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    How to Reduce Pastoral Stress With Systems

    I am OK with some kinds of stress.  Performance stress is good for you, since it raises your awareness and sends adrenaline coursing...
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    Changing Your Church Wisely
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Feb 20, 2017
    • 2 min

    Changing Your Church Wisely

    Everyone knows that change is “make or break” for leadership. The test of leadership isn’t how many people voted for you, or how many...
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    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #4
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Feb 15, 2017
    • 1 min

    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #4

    Hey there, church leader!  Thanks for being a part of Church Revitalization Coaching! This month, we’re talking about how to get ready...
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    5 Minute Mentoring: Getting Permission To Make Changes
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jan 30, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Minute Mentoring: Getting Permission To Make Changes

    I remember when the professor stood in front of our class, and passed out copies of the 5 year vision plan of a young, visionary pastor...
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    5 Minute Mentoring: Leading Change More Effectively
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jan 23, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Minute Mentoring: Leading Change More Effectively

    Leading change in a local church is a tough task.  Just about any pastor has one of these stories: a needed change that crashed and...
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    5 Minute Mentoring: The Time Management Matrix
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jan 16, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Minute Mentoring: The Time Management Matrix

    When was the last time you felt like you had ENOUGH time? I’m guessing it was on the 12th of Never. Time management is one of the...
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    5 Minute Mentoring: How to Share the Gospel
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Jan 9, 2017
    • 2 min

    5 Minute Mentoring: How to Share the Gospel

    Hi, welcome to a new feature on the blog! 5 Minute Mentoring is a new feature brought to you by SermonSubscribe.  It’s designed to be a...
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    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #2
    Darrell Stetler II
    • May 28, 2016
    • 1 min

    Church Revitalization Coaching Session #2

    #2 – Thinking Like a Missionary Church Session Notes 3 Church Vision Series – ZIP file Thanks for taking this journey! Darrell
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    Why I’m Taking a Break From My Blog
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Apr 18, 2016
    • 3 min

    Why I’m Taking a Break From My Blog

    A quick announcement before I start today:  If you haven’t taken my survey about your greatest frustrations and joys as a pastor, please...
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    Darrell Stetler II
    • Apr 14, 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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    Nextdoor: The New Social Network You Must Check Out
    Darrell Stetler II
    • Apr 11, 2016
    • 3 min

    Nextdoor: The New Social Network You Must Check Out

    If you’re a pastor of a church, social media can be a frustrating thing. You want to use social media to connect with people who might be...
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