Lead On Podcast

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.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explores the fear of the Lord and why it matters for leaders. He highlights how fearing God leads to love, wisdom, peace, prosperity, and right living.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how God designed fear for our good—and how humility, obedience, and accountability help us recover a healthy, biblical fear of the Lord that transforms our lives and leadership.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses doing the right thing the right way in ministry leadership—even when the information is incomplete, the consequences are painful, and critics are loud.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses decision fatigue and offers practical ways to reset expectations, share the load, and make healthy, mission-focused decisions without burning out.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can practice deep forgiveness when the people who hurt them never apologize, never admit they were wrong, or are no longer even in their lives. Drawing from his own leadership journey, he unpacks four practical steps to help leaders lay down the right to revenge, break the co...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why Spirit-empowered self-restraint is an essential leadership discipline when everything in you wants to react rather than respond.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can live urgently in light of Jesus’ imminent return while still making wise long-term decisions about relationships, vocation, and life stewardship.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explains why churches need strong leaders and why we often resist them. He clarifies the difference between abusive, authoritarian leadership and healthy, authoritative leadership, then shows how strong leaders do their best work when they lead within accountable teams that balance their strengths and keep...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, challenges ministry leaders to stop playing it safe and start taking faith-filled risks like Peter stepping out of the boat. He explores why both young and seasoned leaders often become risk-averse, then offers practical guidance for weighing reward versus cost and discerning the difference between persona...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, tackles the discipline of frugality—not as self-imposed poverty or cheapness, but as mission-driven choices to live within means, avoid consumer debt, and prioritize generosity. He urges pastors to model frugal living among their people while building organizational reserves for long-term health.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses measuring church health beyond simple stats like attendance and giving. He explains how leaders should analyze data in context while blending it with observations on prayer, missions, and life transformation.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast , Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, gets real about a common ministry trap: being surrounded only by Christians. He challenges you to break out of the church bubble and build genuine, ongoing relationships with unbelievers.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how to share the gospel with the people closest to you—your friends and family—without becoming “that” annoying Christian voice they avoid. Jeff unpacks how to be fully engaged, patient over the long haul, sensitive to timing, and joyfully contagious so that ongoing relationships become natural a...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how to "leave well" when God calls you to a new ministry assignment. He unpacks why finishing faithfully matters, how to craft an intentional transition plan, and ways to communicate clearly with leaders, staff, and your congregation, helping your current ministry thrive long after you’re gone.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the leader’s calling to model the commitments they teach. He explores why Christian leaders must live as visible examples—authentic, transparent, and consistent in every area of life. Using biblical teaching and practical stories, Iorg unpacks the challenges and rewards of leading by example, sho...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, addresses the paradox of loneliness in ministry leadership—how pastors and ministry leaders can feel deeply isolated despite serving in highly relational, Christian communities. He explains why loneliness is an “occupational hazard” and then offers practical strategies for facing it.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, follows up on why ministry is so challenging by laying out four big-picture practices for staying healthy under pressure. He urges leaders to see ministry as real work done among sinful but redeemable people, to refuse cynicism, to respond to rising demands with more Bible, prayer, and rest as they perseve...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, tackles why ministry leadership feels so relentlessly challenging, outlining three key reasons: pervasive sin in the world, followers, and leaders themselves; the inevitable complications of success like more people, needs, and quirky characters; and God's purposeful use of trials for personal sanctificati...