Gabe Kolstad

Gabe Kolstad is a multi-time Advanced Coaching Alumni with Nelson Searcy and the senior pastor of Westside Community Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

How Top Leaders Stay Fresh

Developing a personal growth plan is key to staying energized as a leader. Here's how to structure it.

5 Indicators It’s the Right Time to Initiate Change

The timing of a change is almost as important as the change itself. Here are some key signs you're ready.

3 Reasons Your Change Efforts Could Fail

These three things could sabotage your change efforts before they get off the ground.

How to Get Your Leadership Team on the Same Page

"Part of the leadership task—some would say “the” leadership task—is helping a team move together."

5 Questions for Better Discipleship

"If God were to send 100 new believers to your church this weekend, how would they discover their next steps?"

2 Reasons Creativity Is Essential in the Church

"If we bore people with the gospel, we are guilty of one of the greatest crimes humanity has ever experienced."

What Comes Before the Gospel?

"If the gospel is the hope of the world, and if the message is blocked until there is good will, where do we go from here?"

6 Ways to Mobilize More Volunteers

"It seems the old 80/20 rule often rules—20 percent of the people do 80 percent of the work. But it doesn’t have to be like that."