Lead On Podcast

How can we share the gospel in a culture that values tolerance? In this episode Dr. Iorg continues his discussion on factors which discourage personal evangelism.

The doctrine of election and the doctrine of God's love can be understood in ways that inhibit evangelism. In this episode Dr. Iorg evaluates theological extremes that undermine motivation for evangelism.

Continuing his discussion on factors that undermine evangelism among Southern Baptists, Dr. Iorg highlights the difference between declaring the gospel and defending it.

Does our definition of discipleship influence how we evangelize? Dr. Iorg explains how a narrow view of discipleship has contributed to the SBC's declining baptismal rates and provides a more comprehensive view of discipleship that includes the...

In his Fall Convocation Dr. Iorg addresses the neglect of Evangelism among Southern Baptists. He identifies ten obstacles of evangelism and proposes 7 suggestions for moving forward.

Since Paul Chitwood, the Director of the International Mission Board, will be visiting Gateway this week, Dr. Iorg explains why he exclusively chooses to partner with the IMB for global missions.

What do we wear? Why do we wear it? Why does it matter in the organizations that we lead? This week, Dr. Iorg goes over seven questions to help leaders think about the implications of defining a dress code for their ministries.

How should a pastor respond to a tragedy? Dr. Iorg discusses how to minister during difficult circumstances that are particularly devastating to families, churches or communities.

Dr. Iorg discusses how his travels to Switzerland, India, and Amsterdam have impacted the work that he does as a seminary president and, more importantly, the life he is living as a Christian.

In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can create a climate for motivation by encouraging volunteers in their spiritual development.

Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to see recruiting as a linking process which fulfills the volunteer's need for personal growth, learning, creativity, and fulfillment.

Developing volunteers is one means by which pastors help their congregation love God and love others. Dr. Iorg begins this three-part series by addressing some of the barriers leaders face in developing volunteer ministries.

Dr. Iorg examines John Maxwell's quote, "Culture eats vision for lunch" and explains how no matter how compelling the vision, if your organization culture does not support the accomplishment of that vision, it simply won't happen.

Drawing from the book Why They Stay by Dr. Steve Parr and Dr. Tom Crites, Dr. Iorg discusses the anchors that help young people stay connected to church as they enter adulthood.

After returning from his recent mission trip, Dr. Iorg reflects on the significance of short-term missions and the importance of full-time missionaries.

In this episode Dr. Iorg explains the importance of estate planning for Christian stewardship and how pastors can teach their congregations responsible stewardship practices.

Dr. Iorg provides some reflection and instruction regarding the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham.

In preparation for the SBC in Birmingham, Alabama, next week, Dr. Iorg discusses some issues related to the convention and what it means to be a Southern Baptist.

As many churches in the United States prepare for short-term mission trips this summer, Dr. Iorg discusses the positive and negative aspects of short-term mission trips and how to ensure their effectiveness.

Pastor selection is one of the most important decisions a church can make. Dr. Iorg evaluates five common myths regarding a church's search for a pastor and provides helpful ways that search committees can overcome these difficulties.

While most of us aren't statesman we are all capable of learning how to be more statesmanlike. To show what effective and responsible leadership looks like, Dr. Iorg draws from the leadership example of Dr. E. W. McCall.

In a behind-the-scenes look at the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Iorg shares how trustees are elected, what trustees do, and why trustees are so important for the SBC.

What ever happened to the offering as a part of a worship service? Dr. Iorg evaluates some reasons why leaders avoid taking an offering and provides several reasons why leaders should integrate it as a discipleship moment.

We need pastors who can start new churches and pastors who can lead established churches. In this episode, Dr. Iorg provides some diagnostic questions and personal examples to help young leaders evaluate where they are called.

Dr. Iorg discusses three roles a pastor must fill - leader, teacher and caregiver for his congregation - as well as the importance of effectively balancing these functions.