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.
Aug 31
29 min
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.
Aug 24
30 min
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 purpose, growth, and impact.
Aug 17
30 min
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 leaders.
Aug 10
33 min
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 church and the advancement of God’s mission.
Aug 3
30 min
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 supervision and evaluation without losing the spiritual heart of ministry calling.
Jul 27
29 min
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.
Jul 20
29 min
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 real friends in their church without hurting their credibility or their people
Jul 13
28 min
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 professionals.
Jul 6
30 min
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.
Jun 29
30 min
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