Gabe Kolstad
Gabe is the Lead Pastor at Westside Community Church in the Portland, Oregon area where he serves with his best friends. He has had the privilege of leading Westside through a number of exciting changes, from turnaround to relocation to multi-site. Gabe has a dream for seeing new churches planted, and a passion for connecting with leaders to make a difference in Portland and the Northwest. He is a trainer, a coach to pastors. Gabe is married to his Jr. High sweetheart, Melissa, and they have 3 children: Dawson, Caitlin, and Caleb. They love great food, traveling and finding new adventures together.
New Articles
Spring Sunday School Crafts: 12 Ways to Celebrate God’s Creation
Spring Sunday school crafts are ideal for celebrating God's creation and new life. These 12 craft ideas let kids celebrate the new life happening all around them.
New Podcasts
Gabe Lyons: Engage Culture and Reverse Negative Cultural Stereotypes
Gabe Lyons of Q Ideas addresses questions like: What are some perceptions people have of Christians? Why is it so hard for Christians to engage culture?
