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How to Beat Fearful Procrastination

Overcome the Fears That Are Holding You Back When we put something off, it’s easy to label ourselves as lazy or unmotivated. But what if procrastination isn’t about laziness at all? Often, it’s about fear. Fearful procrastination happens when the task in front of us feels too risky, too uncertain, or too overwhelming to face. […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 1 week agoJanuary 21, 2025

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10 Ways 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 stuck with however much of it you have? Is it even possible for a small-church pastor to be creative with limited budgets, no staff, and few options? I think you CAN become more […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoApril 17, 2024

A Place to Start for Small Church Pastors

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A Pastor’s After-Easter Action Plan

The songs have been sung, the message has been preached, the celebration is over… and the pastor is tired. I know. You definitely need to take some time off this week. But here’s a short list of actions you should take to make sure that your efforts leading up to Easter Sunday don’t go to […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoApril 21, 2024

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Leadership Lessons from the Rise of Donald Trump

His hair is legendary. He has an ego the size of the Grand Canyon. He might possibly be the next President of the United States. He’s definitely making waves. His name is Donald J. Trump, and the enormity of his wealth is only surpassed by the Trumposity of his personality. Let me start by saying this […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoMarch 15, 2016

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How to Not Waste Your Christmas Crowd

Every pastor knows that Easter and Christmas are two Sundays that are most likely to attract the unchurched and the de-churched to attend. You probably have given thought to your Christmas or Advent services already, since we’re just a few weeks away. Between now and Christmas, you’ll probably brainstorm ideas decorate the Sanctuary rehearse special […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoApril 22, 2024

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Why We Still Do Sunday Night Services

Sunday night services have fallen on hard times. I can understand why. Attendance is low. It’s tiring for pastors & their families, especially for those who have 6 children. People are busy. They feel overworked, overcommitted, tired and stressed. Family time is drained by a million things. (I know, I know — family time is […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 22, 2016

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What I Learned from Raising Cane’s

A few months ago, a new chicken place came into our neighborhood. It was named Raising Cane’s. Liz and I decided to try it. In short, we loved it. It hasn’t replaced Chick-Fil-A, but they are really good at what they do. And I’m not the only one. Raising Cane’s was the 4th fastest growing […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 21, 2016

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How to Thrive In A Tough Season

After 21 years of pastoring a small church in an urban area, I know something: Tough seasons happen. I can’t do anything about some of the frustrations in your life. I can’t do anything about that guy whose trash blows in your yard. Or the guy on the interstate who cuts you off with no […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoJanuary 16, 2025

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My Spectacular Failure in Food Pantries

Lexi was an enthusiastic new attender of our church. She was about 35. She, her husband & several kids all lined up and nearly filled a pew — back when a full pew was a rarity in our church. She invited others. She seemed hungry for the Word of God. She even seemed eager to put the […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoDecember 1, 2015

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Why 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 cariacatures. But the title still conjures up good things in many American minds. A 2011 study by Rasmussen says 70% of Americans view pastors favorably. But pastors, honestly, through all of their healing, restoring & […]

darrellstetler2@gmail.com 9 years agoNovember 27, 2015

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