MEET THE PASTOR BEHIND THE RESOURCES
Hi, I’m Darrell
Stetler II.
Pastor. Author. Husband. Dad of seven.
And a believer in what God can do through a local church.
I pastor OKC Bible Methodist Church and create practical resources through NewStart Discipleship. My work is especially for smaller churches and busy pastors who want to help people follow Jesus—and need a clear plan to get started.
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WHY I DO THIS
Good intentions need
a practical next step.
After more than twenty years in pastoral ministry, I know how much a small church pastor carries. Sermons, people, family, outreach, discipleship—it all matters. My aim is to make the next step clearer, with tools a church can actually use.
That’s the purpose behind Gospel Trunk or Treat: help your team welcome families, tell the story of the Bible, and point children to Jesus. The scripts, training, checklists, and designs give volunteers a shared plan for a night with a lasting message.
My wife, Elizabeth, and I have seven children. Faith, family, and the local church are at the heart of my life—and of the resources I create.
KEEP EXPLORING
More help for your church,
your ministry, and your home.
Here are the places to find my writing, courses, discipleship tools, and church.
NewStart Discipleship ↗
Resources and a clear pathway to help churches disciple new believers.
newstartdiscipleship.com WRITING & LEADERSHIPDarrell Stetler II ↗
Articles, books, and practical tools for pastoral leadership, productivity, and ministry.
darrellstetler2.com THE BOOK OF ACTSThe Bold Church ↗
My book, BOLD: How the Early Church Changed the World—and We Can Too, with resources for pastors and church leaders.
www.theboldchurch.com FOLLOWING JESUSThe Obedience Challenge ↗
A discipleship journey focused on learning to obey the commands of Jesus.
obediencechallenge.com BIBLE STUDY40 Days of Holiness ↗
Teaching and study resources to help your church explore biblical holiness.
40daysofholiness.com FAMILYDiscipleship in the Home ↗
An audiobook resource for parents who want to make discipleship part of family life.
discipleshipinthehome.com FAITH & QUESTIONSDefending Your Faith ↗
A video course to help believers think through and explain their Christian faith.
defendingyourfaithcourse.com COACHINGThe Discipleship Coach ↗
Practical coaching to help pastors build a clear disciple-making strategy.
thediscipleshipcoach.com SERMON PREPARATIONHow Pastors Can Use AI ↗
AI training for pastors, including access and training for my Sermon Illustrator CustomGPT.
ai.newstartdiscipleship.com PERSONAL DISCIPLESHIPVictory Over Pornography ↗
A Scripture-based resource for men seeking freedom, with accountability and practical steps.
victoryoverpornography.com MY LOCAL CHURCHOKC Bible Methodist Church ↗
Meet our church family and learn about our ministry in south Oklahoma City.
okcbiblemethodist.orgLET’S HELP YOUR TEAM GET READY
Make your next outreach
a chance to share the gospel.
Explore the Gospel Trunk or Treat Planning System and see what’s included.
Explore Gospel Trunk or Treat ↗