Gabe Kolstad standing beside a winding mountain road at sunrise, illustrating a long journey of faithful leadership, with the title "A LONG OBEDIENCE" and the subtitle "The Secret to Leading for the Long Haul."

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A Long Obedience: The Secret to Leading for the Long Haul

Leadership has a drift problem.

Not because leaders wake up one morning and decide to abandon their calling. It almost never happens that way.

Instead, it happens slowly. Quietly. Almost imperceptibly.

One urgent request. One exciting opp...

Pastor Gabe Kolstad standing on an Oregon beach at sunrise with the words “Energy Is Not a Luxury,” illustrating how healthy leaders steward their energy and avoid burnout.

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Recently I had one of those strange leadership days. For about eight hours, everything was clicking. Conversations were productive. Ministry was moving forward. I was energized. Then one difficult hour happened.

It wasn’t catastrophic. Nobody died. The church didn’t implode. But one frustrating int...

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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...

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...

A Long Obedience: The Secret to Leading for the Long Haul

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