Robert Eckler, D.Min., BCPC
Pastor, The Community at Creekside
Counselor for Men, Couples, and Families
Pastor, The Community at Creekside
Counselor for Men, Couples, and Families
Bob has a D.Min. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, an M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from Gordon Divinity School, a B.A. in Bible and Theology from Barrington College, and a diploma in Bible and Missions from Northeastern Bible Institute. In addition he is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC) and has completed training in the treatment of sexual addiction.
Since his ordination in 1962, Bob has pastored churches and taught in Bible schools and Christian conferences from New England to Bermuda. His ministry experience includes the development of a summer beach ministry, serving as chaplain for the Pawtucket Red Sox, and producing an extensive radio and television ministry. He has mentored men in ministry, co-founded a local Celebrate Recovery program, provided leadership to pastoral staff, and served as a pastoral counselor to countless men and women. He is a people-oriented pastor who works well with a team and finds Scripture relevant and applicable to every day life.
In addition to his work at Creekside, Bob is a regular speaker at Journey of Hope Fellowship in Pawling, NY.
In addition to his work at Creekside, Bob is a regular speaker at Journey of Hope Fellowship in Pawling, NY.
Bob has been married to his wife, Dottie, for 51 years. They have three children and five grandchildren.
Linda Stoll, M.S., CLC, BCPC
Director, Creekside Counseling Services
Counselor for Women
Director, Creekside Counseling Services
Counselor for Women
Linda has an M.S. in Christian Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University and a B.S. in Organizational Management from Nyack College, where she has served as an Adjunct Professor. In addition, she is a Certified Life Coach (CLC), a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC), and has received training in mediation, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and the treatment of sexual addiction.
Linda holds lifetime membership in the Christian Coaches Network. She has designed and facilitated numerous groups for ministry leaders, couples battling cancer, single parents, and counselors. She's been quoted in in Focus on the Family magazine, Journal of Christian Coaching, the Poughkeepsie Journal, Living & Being magazine.
Linda was one of eight life coaches in the United States selected to provide specialized coaching by noted Christian author Bruce ("The Prayer of Jabez") Wilkinson. In addition, she developed a private life coaching and counseling practice before serving on a pastoral staff for five years. For six years, she authored THE CROSSROADS JOURNAL, an electronic magazine that integrated the worlds of life coaching, pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction. She is currently an avid blogger, with more than 1000 published posts to be found on the Creekside blog.
Linda has been married to her husband, Tim, for 37 years. They have two daughters and six grandchildren.
Linda has been married to her husband, Tim, for 37 years. They have two daughters and six grandchildren.
Brent Carl, M.S., BCCC
Adjunct Counselor for Young Adult Men (ages 13-30)
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Brent has a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Philadelphia Biblical University and a B.S. in Bible and Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College. In addition, he is a Board Certified Christian Counselor (BCCC) and has received training as a DiSC Personality Profile Facilitator. He draws on his worldwide experience with students and young adults as he challenges young men with the truth that “God has a plan and they are a part of it.”
Brent is the Pastor of English Ministries for the Mid-Hudson Chinese Christian Church in Wappingers Falls, NY. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a pastor, regional student ministries director, international youth ministry trainer, and regional manager with an international Christian relief agency. He has facilitated a wide variety of ministry-related seminars, and also authors three series of articles on life (Lesson Learned), ministry (YMinsights), and leadership (Leadership Reflections) which can be viewed on his blog.
Brent has been married to his wife, Bonnie, for 21 years. They have two children.
