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Darren Schalk

Pastor Darren Schalk

About Darren Schalk

Darren Schalk currently serves as the Lead Pastor at Peerless Church, a thriving congregation in Cleveland, TN. Darren is a lifelong minister and the author of "Dear God, We Need To Talk: wrestling with God on questions of life and faith," published by Charisma Media. His writings have appeared on sites such as charismanews.com, ministrytodaymag.com, tonymorganlive.com, cogop.org, and others. He has also appeared on several Christian television, radio, and online programs.

Darren holds a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry and a Master's in Church Leadership and Administration. He has served in various local church leadership roles, including youth pastor, associate pastor, and lead pastor. While attending seminary, I had the great privilege of working as a social advocate.

For nearly 18 years, Darren served the international body of believers for the Church of God of Prophecy from their headquarters in Cleveland, TN. While there, he as Chapel Pastor for 7 years, oversaw Fields of the Wood (which holds the largest Ten Commandments in the world!) in Murphy, NC, coordinated Christian Education and Curriculum Development for the Church of God of Prophecy, and served as the Editor for One Accord Resources, Inc., which produces materials that reach approximately 80,000 people every week (English) and is translated around the globe. In this position, he authored countless works and lessons that continue to circulate worldwide. He is passionate about the Bible and about properly handling this Word of Truth.

Darren and his wife Kristi have 3 Children, Jake, Abby, and Alli, who are now all attending college at Lee University. Tasked with raising children just as the first iPhone was released, Darren and Kristi often speak about "Taming the Tech Monster" to help parents navigate the dangers of social media, smartphones, and the internet while raising healthy children. They have shared their thoughts on the topic at conferences, schools, government-sponsored events, and various other gatherings around the country.

Finally, the fun fact people find most interesting--Darren and Kristi were once contestants on Wheel of Fortune.

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Episodes with Darren Schalk.

Darren Schalk on Raising Kids Without Smartphones and Rebuilding Peerless ChurchPastors29m

Darren Schalk on Raising Kids Without Smartphones and Rebuilding Peerless Church

Darren Schalk, pastor of Peerless Church in Cleveland, Tennessee, joins Philip Cameron for a candid and practical conversation about two of the most pressing challenges facing Christian families and congregations today: protecting children from the dangers of smartphones and social media, and trusting God through the impossible work of church revitalization. Darren draws on his own family's experience raising three children without smartphones until high school, sharing the specific boundaries he and his wife Christy set — including a daily screen-free window from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the entire household. "I liken handing a phone to our children and leaving them alone as dropping them off into one of those rental stores, leaving them there for the night with no parental supervision whatsoever," he explains. He also points to a striking cultural shift: where grandparents were once the wisdom-holders of every generation, the digital age has inverted that dynamic and widened the generational gap in ways he calls "a tool of the enemy." Darren also shares the remarkable story of Peerless Church — one of the oldest Pentecostal congregations in existence, founded in 1906 by A.J. Tomlinson. When he stepped in as pastor in November 2023, the sanctuary had been gutted by a flood with no insurance payout and dwindling attendance. By December 2024, the church had completed a $1.1 million facility and owed less than $150,000. Learn more at peerlesschurch.org or visit darrenschalk.com for resources on technology and family.

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