Lead On Podcast
Lead On Podcast
SBC Executive Committee
Can Pastors Be Friends with Church Members?
28 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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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