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How to Find Rest in a Busy Season #churchleadership burnoutprevention christianleadership faithandleadership gabekolstad healthyleader healthypastor leadershipcoaching leadershipdevelopment leadershiphealth leadwell ministryleadership pasorlife personalgrowth rest sabbath spiritualformation spiritualhealth sustainableleadership workliferhythm

How to Find Rest in a Busy Season

If you're a pastor, ministry leader, entrepreneur, or high-capacity leader, you've probably noticed something: Busy seasons don't ask for permission. They just show up.

A big ministry initiative.

  • A building campaign.
  • A new staff member.
  • A family crisis.
  • A la
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The Secret Source of Spiritual Vibrancy #churchleadership #leadpastorlife christianleadership faithandleadership faithjourney gabekolstad healthyleader healthypastor kingdomleadership leadershipcoaching leadershipdevelopment leadershipwisdom leadwell ministryleadership personalgrowth spiritualformation spiritualgrowth spiritualhealth spiritualvibrancy walkwithgod

One of the questions I've been thinking about lately is this: What keeps a leader spiritually strong over the long haul?

Not for a week. Not for a season. Not during a conference high or after a breakthrough moment. What keeps someone steady, stable, and spiritually vibrant for decades?

I was refl...

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Why Your Problems Keep Showing Up #churchleadership #discouragement building without burnout calling and purpose capacity christian coaching christianleadership faith and action faithoverfear fearofgod growth mindset growthmindset highperformance leadership leadershipdevelopment mentalstrength motivation pastor personalgrowth resilience resistance seflimprovement spiritualgrowth

Resistance Is Building You

Most people think resistance means something is wrong.

Wrong job.
Wrong season.
Wrong opportunity.
Wrong decision.
Wrong calling.

But what if resistance isn’t evidence that you’re off course?

What if resistance is evidence that you’re growing?

Lately I’ve been thinkin...

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The Fastest Way to Unlock Your Possibilities #churchleadership biblical leadership clarity focus gabekolstad high performance habits high-impact ministry personal development personal growth presence selfleadership

The Fastest Way to Unlock Your Possibilities

If you look at the leaders you admire most—the ones who make you feel seen, heard, and valued—you’ll notice something they all share:

They are fully present. 

They’re not rushing ahead to the next task.

They’re not replaying yesterday’s conversation.

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10 Last-Minute Easter Ideas That Can Still Make a Big Impact By Gabe Kolstad #churchgrowth #churchleadership #churchmarketing #creativechurch #easter2025 #easterplanning #eastersunday #leadpastorlife #ministryideas #sundaysetup

📅 Easter Sunday is coming—fast. But you’re not too late. 

Maybe you’re a pastor or church leader. Maybe you run a nonprofit or are building something that matters. Regardless of your title, this post is designed to help you leverage a big moment—even with limited time.

Here are 10 rapid-fire Easte...

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