ABOUT ERIC GEIGER

Eric Geiger is the Senior Pastor of Mariners Church in Irvine, California. Before moving to Southern California, Eric served as senior vice-president for LifeWay Christian. Eric received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary. Eric has authored or co-authored several books including the best selling church leadership book, Simple Church. Eric is married to Kaye, and they have two daughters: Eden and Evie. During his free time, Eric enjoys dating his wife, taking his daughters to the beach, and playing basketball.

Three Items for the Most Important List You Will Make This Year

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Eric Geiger, List, Stop Doing List

Without a “stop doing” list, unnecessary tasks will remain on job profiles and unfruitful meetings will remain on calendars.

Pastors and Their Personal Finances…Why the Struggle is Real

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Eric Geiger, Financial Struggles, Pastor finances

A local church does not benefit if her leaders are struggling financially.

The Secret to Meaningful Blogging

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Eric Geiger, blogging, blogging strategy

If you are a leader who uses social media, here are three reasons you should have a strategy.

3 Common Scapegoats for Developing Leaders

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Developing Leaders, Eric Geiger, Leadership Development

Leaders sometimes offer excuses rather than taking the task of developing leaders seriously.

4 Dangers of Leading Above Your Work

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Eric Geiger, Leadership, Leading Above Your Work

Lead above the daily grind and think further out, but beware of soaring too high above the work.

Communicate Change Using the Power of Momentum

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Communication, Eric Geiger, Momentum, power of momentum

When communicating major change or a new initiative, it is wise to communicate in waves to multiple groups of people.

How Do Groups Fit into the Overall Strategy of Your Church?

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Discipleship, Duplication, Eric Geiger, Small Groups, groups

Church leaders must know how their groups (classes, Bible fellowships, etc.) fit into their overall discipleship strategy/process, but many don’t.

Money Matters: Wisely Budgeting for Growth

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Budgeting, Budgeting Clarity, Eric Geiger, Resourcing

Establish a flexible framework during budgeting so that clarity is gained before it’s needed.

3 Signs Your Team is Getting Along But Not Going Anywhere

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Alignment, Attunement, Eric Geiger, Execution

Healthy teams are both aligned AND attuned.

The Three Temptations of Isolation

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Eric Geiger, Isolation, Leadership

Leaders can easily be lured into isolation for three reasons.

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