Lead On Podcast

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the concept of "gospel generosity" beyond financial giving, focusing on the practice of "giving people away" to support missions and ministry. He explores various ways churches can engage in this form of generosity, from short-term mission trips to disaster relief and evangelism efforts, highligh...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the challenges of living in the ministry spotlight. He offers practical advice on managing the public scrutiny that comes with leadership, including accepting the reality of public life, resisting the urge to please everyone, finding security in Christ, and sticking to your convictions.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the power of institutional memories and how they can be a valuable tool for building a strong organizational culture. Learn how commemorating positive experiences, preserving victorious moments, and celebrating "God moments" can create a common culture and motivate future success.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the vital biblical concept of endurance and its profound meaning for ministry leaders and Christians. Discover how endurance, rooted in God's Word, is a Christian virtue, a source of hope, and essential for spiritual growth.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses practical strategies for raising the spiritual vitality of your church. He emphasizes the importance of the leader's personal spiritual life, teaching basic spiritual disciplines, and developing a formal prayer ministry.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why God allows financial need in Christian ministries and among ministry leaders, despite owning and controlling all resources. Iorg emphasizes that while ministry opportunities and visions often exceed available resources, this perpetual state of need serves to combat self-sufficiency and foster...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how leaders can effectively handle mistakes. He outlines four key steps: taking responsibility for your actions, admitting you were wrong, accepting the consequences, and moving on.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ministry with Dr. Kristin Ferguson, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at Gateway Seminary. They explore how AI can be effectively utilized in local church ministry, education, and sermon preparation. The conversation provides practical e...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the importance of corporate worship and suggests practical strategies for how churches can improve corporate worship and reclaim its collective nature.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the importance of service and ministry as a core function of the church. Drawing from biblical passages in Matthew, Mark, and John, Iorg emphasizes that serving others is a fundamental Christian value, highlighting Jesus' teachings about servanthood and the call to love God and serve people.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the importance of building community within churches, emphasizing that while ministry is hard, it doesn't have to be complicated. He defines Christian community as mutually supportive relationships built on union in Jesus Christ and shared commitment to church functions. Iorg highlights that true...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the importance of moving from a "participation model" to a "transformation model" in church discipleship. He argues that discipleship should not be about merely counting attendance or program completion, but about measuring actual life change in believers. 

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses evangelism as a core function of the church. He identifies five key challenges why churches struggle in this area. He emphasizes that churches should focus on the fundamental task of spreading the message of Jesus Christ.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the fundamental functions of church ministry. He outlines five core church functions: worship, evangelism, discipleship, ministry, and fellowship. Iorg explains that churches should strive to balance these functions, recognizing that no church perfectly executes all five simultaneously.

On this edition of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the essential yet often overlooked simplicity of ministry, emphasizing that while ministry is challenging due to human sinfulness and the complexities of leadership, it does not need to be complicated.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, discusses why ministry leadership is difficult. He explains that the challenges stem from our sinful nature, the pervasive influence of sin in the world, and Satan's active opposition. Iorg also highlights that God allows painful circumstances to shape leaders' character.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, discusses the challenges of ministry as a public responsibility. Iorg compares leadership to living in a glass house or under a spotlight, where every aspect of a leader's life is subject to scrutiny. He emphasizes that leaders must accept this reality and learn to manage the conseq...

On this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the differences between church planting and church pastoring, emphasizing that both roles are equally important and challenging. He advises listeners to consider which set of problems they feel most equipped and passionate about solving when deciding between the two paths. 

In this edition of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses how to respond when a crisis hits a community or ministry context. He emphasizes the importance of intensifying communication during a crisis, providing frequent updates and spiritual guidance. He underlines that crises are inevitable in ministry and encourages lead...

In this week's edition of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, discusses the use of profanity by ministry leaders. He argues against using such language, providing six biblical reasons. Iorg encourages leaders to carefully consider their language choices as a tool for effective ministry and personal growth.

On this edition of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the complexities of benevolence ministries within local churches, particularly during the holidays when requests tend to rise. He emphasizes three critical questions to consider when building an effective benevolence ministry in your church.

On this episode of the Lead on Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the spiritual and leadership discipline of frugality. According to Iorg, frugality is not about being cheap or compromising on quality but about making wise financial decisions that align with one's mission and produce tangible results.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, discusses Spirit-empowered ministry in the second part of a two-part podcast. He focuses on how the Holy Spirit works corporately in churches. Iorg emphasizes that when the Holy Spirit is active in worship services, it results in empowered preaching, receptivity to God's word, gen...

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the importance of Holy Spirit-empowered ministry. Iorg challenges listeners to consider what it means to be a Spirit-filled leader, emphasizing that this empowerment leads to transformed lives and circumstances that can only be attributed to God's work.

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, outlines eight key areas for improving vocal delivery for public speakers, particularly in ministry contexts.