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Can We Stop Talking About Technology Like It’s An Enemy?

One of the questions I get asked frequently is about technology… about what tools I’m using, what new things I’m trying. This week, I’m launching my first e-book: “The Top 9 Tech Tools and Apps I’m Using to Get More Done!” In it, I share my favorite tools, and how I’m using each one. Before […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoFebruary 15, 2016

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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. Yours might look totally different. But for some ideas and encouragement, here’s a walkthru of my morning routine, from start to finish, with tips of what makes it work better for me. If you […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoFebruary 16, 2016

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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 I didn’t start using it. Then I read a post by Michael Hyatt on how he uses Evernote, and it opened my eyes to the possibilities. Since […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 14, 2016

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The Best Way to Improve Your Church Outreach

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 years experience!” he grouched. “No you don’t!” Maxwell retorted. “You have one year of experience 20 times!” If you have been in church work for […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 20, 2025

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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 element of truth. Every small church pastor knows the feeling of a busy week of ministry, outside jobs, counseling, maintenance — and an emergency crash sermon prep session on Saturday night. (Or Sunday morning!) I know […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 3, 2016

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How to Be Less Overwhelmed in 20 Minutes

The Christmas season is wonderful — and incredibly busy. The programs, the gifts, the family time, the sermons, the special events, the dinners, the last-minute details… it can all add up to a huge stress load. What if you could take 15 minutes and lower your stress level — feel less overwhelmed, more in control, and […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years ago

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Free Training Video for Fantastic Church Greeters

A guy came to our church a few years ago, after having visited several other churches in a search for a place to attend. He told about entering one church with his family, a few minutes late. People turned around and stared through the glass doors, but not one person welcomed them. Not one person […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoNovember 16, 2018

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Do You Have These 4 Things Ready for Christmas Outreach?

Some time ago, I told the story of how I completely blew our first Trunk-or-Treat outreach event. It was a smashing success… except I didn’t collect anyone’s information! Here’s how to make sure you cover your bases & so people don’t slip through the cracks in your upcoming Christmas service:

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoNovember 16, 2018

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How to Build a Killer Guest Follow-Up System – before Christmas!

Below, you can watch my free webinar! Here’s what you’ll discover: 7 specific action steps you can take to create a great guest follow up system how my failure in a key outreach event changed our guest followup forever ideas for giving gifts to guests how to effectively collect info from first time guests how […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoDecember 1, 2015

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How I Completely Blew a Big Outreach Event

Four years ago, my children’s leader came to me with an idea for an outreach event: A trunk-or-treat with a Gospel emphasis. (Honestly, I had never been a fan of Trunk-or-Treat!) She called it “Candy Thru the Bible.” Each trunk/station was a Bible story with a candy that went along with the story. She shared […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoDecember 2, 2015

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