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Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Brett is a husband, dad, son, brother, pastor, author, speaker, coach and a plethora of other things. But Brett isn’t defined by what he does… Known for his big thinking, glass half full, entrepreneurial spirit and tendency to fail forward. Brett is a faith-filled, risk taker with a passion to help people discover all that God has for them. Brett would simply describe himself in one turn of phrase… “I’M NOT AN EXPERT, I’M AN ENCOURAGER.”

The Leader Who Got You Here Might Not Get You There

Oct 6, 2026

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1 min read

The Leader Who Got You Here Might Not Get You There

One of the strangest things about leadership...

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
THE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGE

Oct 1, 2026

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4 min read

THE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGE

What Your Church Needs From You Next

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
Don’t Just Pray for the Harvest. Prepare for It.

Sep 30, 2026

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1 min read

Don’t Just Pray for the Harvest. Prepare for It.

FAITH PREPARES

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
The Gaps Live in the Handoffs

Sep 23, 2026

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1 min read

The Gaps Live in the Handoffs

GOOD INTENTIONS AREN’T A SYSTEM

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
What Happens 48 Hours Later?

Sep 16, 2026

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1 min read

What Happens 48 Hours Later?

A YES TO JESUS IS THE BEGINNING

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
You Planned the Service. Did You Plan for the Yes?

Sep 9, 2026

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1 min read

You Planned the Service. Did You Plan for the Yes?

Every YES needs a NEXT

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
The Question Every Pastor Needs to Answer

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Question Every Pastor Needs to Answer

If someone says yes to Jesus this weekend, what’s their first step?

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
Your September Ministry Brief by Churchelp
LockSimple

Sep 1, 2026

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3 min read

Your September Ministry Brief by Churchelp

PLAN FOR EVERY YES

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Decision Making

+7

Momentum without Chaos

Aug 26, 2026

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2 min read

Momentum without Chaos

Why some churches grow stronger while others become overwhelmed.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Believers

+3

What Happens After Someone Says Yes to Jesus?

Aug 19, 2026

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3 min read

What Happens After Someone Says Yes to Jesus?

Every salvation deserves a next step. Here’s a challenge every pastor needs to hear.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

The September Playbook

The Leaders You Need Already Exist

Aug 12, 2026

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2 min read

The Leaders You Need Already Exist

The leaders you need may already be sitting in your church.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+3

The Sunday Before the Sunday

Aug 5, 2026

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2 min read

The Sunday Before the Sunday

The September Playbook

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership Essentials +

Your August Ministry Brief by Churchelp

Aug 4, 2026

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3 min read

Your August Ministry Brief by Churchelp

Preparing your leaders before ministry gets loud

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

The Builders Manifesto

Build Something That Outlives You

Aug 1, 2026

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1 min read

Build Something That Outlives You

The world doesn’t need more spectators. It needs more builders.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Relationships

+1

Become the Leader Every Team Wants

Jul 29, 2026

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2 min read

Become the Leader Every Team Wants

“I will become the kind of teammate every leader can trust and every team is better because I’m on it.”

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Relationships

+1

TRUST IS THE FOUNDATION

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

TRUST IS THE FOUNDATION

Trust is the invisible foundation beneath every healthy marriage, every thriving business, every effective leadership team, and every strong church.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Relationships

+1

BRING YOUR BEST

Jul 15, 2026

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2 min read

BRING YOUR BEST

Many people define faithfulness as simply showing up. Biblically, faithfulness goes much deeper.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Relationships

+1

DO WHATEVER IS NEEDED

Jul 8, 2026

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1 min read

DO WHATEVER IS NEEDED

Kingdom builders don’t cling to titles. They carry towels.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
Your July Ministry Brief by Churchelp

Jul 2, 2026

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8 min read

Your July Ministry Brief by Churchelp

10 Characteristics of People Who Build Great Churches, Great Teams & Great Lives

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Relationships

+1

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST TASKS

Jul 2, 2026

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2 min read

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, NOT JUST TASKS

Healthy systems may create efficiency, but healthy relationships create trust

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+1

How to Lead Without Needing Everyone to Like You

Jun 24, 2026

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1 min read

How to Lead Without Needing Everyone to Like You

Freedom in leadership starts when approval stops being your fuel.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

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10 Signs You’re Addicted to Being Liked

Jun 17, 2026

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1 min read

10 Signs You’re Addicted to Being Liked

If this hits a nerve, it’s probably because it’s true.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+3

When Pleasing People Replaces Pleasing God

Jun 10, 2026

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2 min read

When Pleasing People Replaces Pleasing God

Approval isn’t harmless—it’s a spiritual misalignment.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

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You Don’t Need More Approval. You Need More Clarity.

Jun 3, 2026

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1 min read

You Don’t Need More Approval. You Need More Clarity.

Most leaders aren’t stuck because they lack vision—they’re stuck because they won’t say what needs to be said.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+2

Your June Ministry Brief by Churchelp
LockSimple

Jun 1, 2026

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3 min read

Your June Ministry Brief by Churchelp

The Danger of Being Well-Liked as a Leader

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
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