ABOUT ERIC GEIGER

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.

Six Reasons to Avoid the Pitfall of Isolation

An isolated leader can’t love and lead well, thus the people won’t receive the care they need.

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5 Ways Taking Care of Your Body Also Takes Care of Your Mind

Leaders sometimes think of exercise as a tool to help them steward their bodies, but the reality is that exercise is also a tool to steward our minds better.

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Health Doesn’t Just Happen: 2 Ways to Avoid Drift

In terms of strategy and mission, there are two common and related drifts that plague churches.

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How to Eat, Sleep, and Breathe Your Values

Five practical ways to instill values into your team.

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Two Common Hiring Mistakes to Avoid In Your Next Staffing Decision

The risk in hiring can be minimized, but it can’t be eliminated. To help minimize the risk in your staff hires, here are two of the most common mistakes you most avoid in making.

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Why Your Meeting Should Have Been an Email

Unnecessary meetings rob energy & time from something else much more important.

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Clarity Process

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