Episode #5: Eric Geiger

Breakthrough ideas with Eric:

• Leadership transitions will always happen, but what actually makes succession a success?
• Following God involves holding two conflicting emotions in tension: grieving what has been and anticipating what will be.
• There will always be unfinished work. The “unconquered territory” reminds us the work is God’s not ours.
• How can pastors keep their heart connected to the community they are called to reach?
• In seasons of transition, caring for your family is as important as the mechanics of moving.
• When it comes to your family don’t try to be perfect… just be ordinary. There is beauty in an ordinary marriage.
• The demands of ministry will never be satisfied and making approval an idol will end in ruin.
• People will always be disappointed in some part of your ministry; therefore slow down, care for your family, and play the long game.

Breakthrough resources from this episode:

Love Without Walls  by Laurie Beshore

CSB Bible

The Gospel Project

Insights Team Building Tool 

Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger & Kevin Peck

Simple Church by Eric Geiger & Thom Rainer

How to Ruin Your Life by Eric Geiger 

Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders

The Cross of Christ by John Stott

Auxano’s Leadership Pipeline

E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

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 Services. 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.