Lead On Podcast

When someone leaves your church or ministry organization, the impact goes far beyond filling an empty position. How do you navigate the emotions, protect morale, and help your team move forward? On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explores how leaders can manage personnel departures with wisdom, compassion, and confidence. Whether someone le...

The first 100 days in a new leadership role can set the tone for years to come. But how do you know what to prioritize, when to make changes, and which relationships matter most? On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, shares practical strategies for making a strong start. Drawing from his leadership experience, Iorg explains how to establish pr...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, examines organizational barriers that can inhibit ministry growth. He identifies systems and practices that may be keeping a ministry from reaching more people and more effectively fulfilling God’s mission.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, examines how a leader’s own style can sometimes inhibit ministry growth. He offers five diagnostic questions to help leaders identify barriers and better equip and empower others for ministry.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how organizational culture can support or hinder God-directed vision. He shares practical ways leaders can address cultural barriers and help their organizations faithfully pursue the mission and vision God has given them.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the power of God-directed vision. He explains how mission, vision, and values work together to help ministry leaders understand where God is leading and inspire others to pursue that vision.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, continues his discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry leadership. Iorg explores how leaders can experience the filling of the Holy Spirit personally and examines biblical examples of how the Spirit works through preaching and worship to produce generosity, mission, and meaningful action.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the essential role of the Holy Spirit in effective ministry leadership. Using Barnabas as a biblical example, Iorg explores how being filled with the Holy Spirit produces practical, observable results—from transformed character and greater faith to evangelistic effectiveness, wise personnel decis...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, talks with Dr. Evan Lenow, president of the ERLC, about practical resources for pastors — including how to address pressing ethical and cultural issues, navigate difficult conversations, and help Christians think biblically about public life and voting.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the pastoral challenge of extending radical forgiveness while maintaining appropriate boundaries and consequences. He explores what restoration can—and cannot—mean for forgiven people in church fellowship and ministry leadership.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses seven biblical principles for guiding healthy, productive conversations about politics, patriotism, and public life.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how worship leaders can deepen congregational engagement by intentionally leading worship, evaluating participation, and involving more members in the worship experience.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the growing challenge pastors face in finding leaders for key church ministries. He explains how clear expectations, meaningful roles, and intentional support can transform reluctant helpers into dedicated ministry leaders, while highlighting the deeper motivation of service as a pathway to purpo...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, talks with Southwestern Seminary president David Dockery about his new biography, Steadfast, and the leadership journey behind it. Together they unpack key ideas like ‘convictional civility’ and ‘leadership symphony,’ offering a rich model of character-driven Christian leadership for today’s ministry leade...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the difficult reality of leadership transition—why older leaders often struggle to step aside and how to navigate that process with wisdom and courage. He offers practical guidance for both seasoned leaders facing transition and those responsible for leading it well, all for the health of the chu...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, talks about how growing churches can move from informal “family” expectations to healthier personnel systems. He explains why churches must see themselves as employers and staff as employees, then walks through practical, scalable steps—basic policies, job descriptions, compensation benchmarks, and clear s...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, talks about how to build a culture of adaptability in your church while staying anchored to a clear gospel mission. He shares practical ways to navigate generational differences, hold methods loosely, and keep adjusting when changes don’t work the first time.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses whether pastors can be friends with church members—and how to enjoy those friendships without crossing ministry boundaries. He looks at Jesus’ example, shares stories of lifelong ministry friends, and offers practical guardrails for handling information, time, and expectations so leaders can have...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses whether pastors really should be doing counseling and where wise boundaries belong in an age of rising mental health needs. He unpacks what makes pastoral counseling unique—pastoral conversations, spiritual direction, and prayer—then explains when it is better to refer people to trained professio...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry micromanagement shows up in overcontrol, after-the-fact criticism, and fatigue-fueled negativity that quietly demoralize your team. He then points to the security we have in Christ and gives practical ways to release control, trust your people, and recover big-picture leadership.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explains how ministry leaders can raise their church’s spiritual temperature by deepening their own spiritual disciplines, teaching basic practices like prayer and Bible reading, and building regular corporate prayer into the life of the church.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, shares what adults who grew up in ministry homes say their parents did well. He highlights open communication, prioritizing family, shielding kids from unnecessary conflict, involving them wisely in ministry, and modeling a genuine love for God and people.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why pastors and churches should engage in SBC and state convention annual meetings. He explains how these gatherings refocus leaders on mission, deepen worship and fellowship, provide training, and generate resources for their churches.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can respond to complaints without becoming defensive. He shares practical steps to listen well, discern valid concerns, and decide when to make changes and when to move on.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why tithing and stewardship still matter for Christian leaders. He challenges pastors to teach biblical giving with clarity, confidence, and consistency, and shares practical ways to help people grow in generosity.