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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What To Do After the Big Day

We all know what it feels like to gear up for a big day.

Maybe it was your company’s product launch.
Maybe it was a home renovation you finally finished.
Maybe, like me, it was Easter weekend—five services over two days, an incredible team, and a ton of heart and hard ...

What To Do After the Big Day

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