S2E27: Longevity in Ministry with Geoff Eckart

In this weeks podcast Charlie and Eddie, with their special guest, Geoff Eckart discuss what pastors can do to help them stick with their ministry. They talk about some of the challenges pastors face and how they can be overcome. Jeff Eckart lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Arianna. Together they have 3 daughters. In 2009 he founded Never The Same, a national youth ministry organization. In 2021 he became the Lead Pastor at Daybreak Church. Jeff is on the Executive Board for the National Day of Prayer, and speaks locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to audiences of all ages. He has bachelors and master’s degrees in ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and is ordained in the Wesleyan Church. Learn more about him at jeffeckart.com. Have Questions you want answered or a praise you would like to share? You can contact us by email by emailing [email protected] Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York  Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective. Website: thecalledcollective.org C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org Podcasts: Deep Grace - A Semiweekly podcast on a topic in worship, theology, faith, or scripture with professors and pastors. Every Monday, 1 hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/deepgracepodcast Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie Stories at Noon - A weekly podcast where a pastor sits down and shares a story of ministry life; a good, bad, or funny story. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/storiesatnoon Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.