Lead On Podcast

Dr Iorg talks about what types of governing documents are helpful for ministry organizations and how to revise or rework those documents to be more effective.

Dr. Iorg discusses the uninteneded consequences of any form of training and education.

Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Jonathan Jarboe, president of the Baptist Foundation of California, about the best practices of church finances and how to avoid some common ministry finance mistakes. 

Dr. Iorg discusses the seven Greek words associated with the idea of Self-Control and provides several ways leaders can foster self-control in themselves.

Dr. Iorg talks with Dr. Adam Groza about his recent book co-authored with J. P. Moreland, "Unraveling Philosophy." He talks with Dr. Groza about where his love for philosophy began and what motivated him to write this book for college students. 

Dr. Iorg evaluates the common temptations every leaders face and challenges leaders to tackle these issues head-on. 

Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can maintain spiritual focus when things feel like they are crumbling around you.

Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can enhance the spiritual vitality of their church. 

Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to develop security in Jesus and provides practical ways to navigate living in the "spotlight." 

Dr. Iorg discusses the five functions of the church and how leaders can assess how well they are doing in each area and how they can imporve in areas that are lacking. 

Dr. Iorg encourages leaders to continue growing after Seminary. He identifies seven ways to cultivate and work towards spiritual maturity. 

There is a lot of anger in the world right now and a lot of that anger is spilling over into the church. This week Dr. Iorg discusses different ways to engage with and disciple angry people in your ministry.

Easter and Christmas are just a few of the major Sundays that demand a lot from leaders and volunteers. How do you prevent burnout or "lagging" Sundays for the week after? 

There is no area where people have such great differences of opinion than on worship in church. Dr. Iorg challenges worship leaders to serve the worship experience and not to focus on their own experience.

Are  some doctrines more important than others. Dr. Iorg discusses how leaders can work with those who they disagree with on theological issues.

What is distinctive about Christian Leadership? Dr. Iorg explores what should make Christian leaders different from non-Christian leaders.

Dr. Iorg emphasizes the importance of group decision making for exposing bad ideas and making good ideas great. He shares some stories where trusted partners prevented him from making poor decisions and provides several ways leaders can learn to work with others. 

Dr. Iorg challenges leaders to model proportional, generous giving for the people they lead. 

Dr. Iorg challenges leaders to rethink the offering as a way to foster the spiritual growth of their church. 

Dr. Iorg evaluates good and bad uses of power and authority and challenges leaders to use them responsibly.

The concept of power and authority can lead to mixed reactions depending on who you talk to. Dr. Iorg defines and provides an overview of power and authority and provides ways for leaders to examine if they are using power and authority responsibly and effectively. 

In this second part of this two part podcast, Dr. Iorg talks with his wife, Ann Iorg, about some important lessons they have learned about making ministry marriage work. 

In this two part series Dr. Iorg is joined by his wife, Ann Iorg, to talk about some important lessons they have learned over the years about ministry marriage. 

In light of a recent Gallup poll, Dr. Iorg responds to the low confidence of pastors. How did Pastors lose so much respect from our culture? Dr. Iorg explains how pastors have ruined their own reputation, and provides some ways that pastors can recover that trust.