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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.”

Year End

The In-Between

Dec 29, 2025

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4 min read

The In-Between

Why the days after Christmas matter—and how hope is leading us into 2026

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Christmas

Merry Christmas: The Joy Has Come

Dec 24, 2025

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4 min read

Merry Christmas: The Joy Has Come

A timely reminder that God is with you, your work matters, and hope is alive

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+3

A Year-End Leadership Practice Every Church Staff Needs

Dec 17, 2025

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3 min read

A Year-End Leadership Practice Every Church Staff Needs

How reflecting well before the break leads to healthier pastors, teams, and ministries

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Spiritual Warfare

+1

The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Spiritual Attack

Dec 10, 2025

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6 min read

The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Spiritual Attack

Once You See It, You’ll Never Fall for It Again

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
Your Exclusive Leadership Essentials Access to the Hope Habit Devotional

Dec 8, 2025

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3 min read

Your Exclusive Leadership Essentials Access to the Hope Habit Devotional

Plus—enjoy a free Christmas gift: The Hope Habit Small Group Curriculum

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Decision Making

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How To Make A Major Decision

Dec 3, 2025

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6 min read

How To Make A Major Decision

Hearing God for Your Next Step

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
5 Signs You’re Making Decisions the Wrong Way

Nov 26, 2025

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5 min read

5 Signs You’re Making Decisions the Wrong Way

Don't Drift From Discernment

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
Take the Padded Gloves Off

Nov 19, 2025

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5 min read

Take the Padded Gloves Off

Equip Them — Don’t Cushion Them

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+2

The Power of Clarity

Nov 12, 2025

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5 min read

The Power of Clarity

Stop Guessing and Start Leading

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+2

The Power of Pruning

Nov 5, 2025

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5 min read

The Power of Pruning

How Strategic Subtraction Unlocks Multiplication

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
What I learned from Banning Liebscher and Kris Vallotton

Oct 29, 2025

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6 min read

What I learned from Banning Liebscher and Kris Vallotton

Sometimes, more is caught than taught

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

Familiarity is the silent killer of vision.

Oct 21, 2025

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5 min read

Familiarity is the silent killer of vision.

The longer you’re in it, the less you see it.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Season

+4

You’re Not Broken, You’re Bored

Oct 14, 2025

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5 min read

You’re Not Broken, You’re Bored

One of the greatest dangers for leaders isn’t always failure—it’s boredom.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Season

+2

Ready to Get Unstuck? Start Here

Oct 7, 2025

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5 min read

Ready to Get Unstuck? Start Here

5 moves to reset your leadership and step boldly into your calling.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

Why Great Leaders Lean Into Challenges

Sep 30, 2025

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5 min read

Why Great Leaders Lean Into Challenges

Paul’s Leadership Secret: Problem Solving

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Season

+2

Don’t Let Negativity Run the Show

Sep 25, 2025

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4 min read

Don’t Let Negativity Run the Show

Break Free from What’s Holding You Back

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+2

What Do We Do Now?

Sep 17, 2025

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6 min read

What Do We Do Now?

A turning point demands a fearless church.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Season

+4

Boldness is not optional.

Sep 9, 2025

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4 min read

Boldness is not optional.

We need an infusion of fire.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

New Season

+4

The Season Has Changed. Let’s Answer the Call.

Sep 4, 2025

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4 min read

The Season Has Changed. Let’s Answer the Call.

Quiet Revivals. Campus Fire. Why Not Here, Why Not Now.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+4

Comfort never leads to impact

Aug 26, 2025

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6 min read

Comfort never leads to impact

You’re not called to convenience—you’re called to conquer.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+5

That pressure you’re under? It’s doing something.

Aug 19, 2025

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2 min read

That pressure you’re under? It’s doing something.

Pain isn’t pointless. It’s part of the process.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

You Haven’t Lost—You’re Growing

Aug 14, 2025

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3 min read

You Haven’t Lost—You’re Growing

Don’t quit in the dirt—your roots are growing deeper than you think.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+2

Stop trying to feel ready

Aug 12, 2025

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4 min read

Stop trying to feel ready

Growth requires risk. Obedience requires faith.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

Leadership

+3

If it’s uncomfortable, you might be doing it rightPost

Aug 5, 2025

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3 min read

If it’s uncomfortable, you might be doing it rightPost

Growth and comfort never hold hands. One always leaves the room.

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger

The Hope Habit

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What if your whole church got its hope back?

Jul 30, 2025

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4 min read

What if your whole church got its hope back?

“Planning your fall? Here’s a turnkey series that works.”

Brett Esslinger
Brett Esslinger
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