Episodes

  • Making the Bible More Accessible to Your Church
    Dec 1 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses practical ways church leaders can make the Bible more accessible to their congregations. He shares actionable strategies to help people engage with God's Word confidently and regularly.

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    32 mins
  • Effectively Designing Community Gospel Outreach Strategies
    Nov 24 2025


    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses designing evangelism strategies that truly connect with and meet the needs of specific communities. Drawing on personal experiences and practical insights, he emphasizes letting those who are lost set the agenda, addressing their felt needs, and choosing methods that resonate with their unique contexts to share the gospel effectively.

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    33 mins
  • Local Church Strategies for Maintaining Mission Discipline
    Nov 17 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the crucial discipline of keeping a church focused on its core mission. He shares practical steps for pastors and church leaders to help their leadership teams avoid mission drift, ensuring they fulfill their calling with clarity and impact.

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    32 mins
  • Leaders Change Their Minds
    Nov 10 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why great leaders must sometimes change their minds—even on deeply held convictions. Iorg unpacks how humility, openness to God's teaching, and the courage to admit mistakes are crucial for leaders to grow, adapt, and serve their ministries more effectively.

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    32 mins
  • The Discipline of Forgiveness
    Nov 3 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the discipline of forgiveness as an essential practice for ministry leaders. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18, he explains how extending forgiveness frees leaders from bitterness, releases them from past baggage, and sustains long-term effectiveness in ministry.

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    32 mins
  • God Provides
    Oct 27 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, shares his enduring lesson that “God provides”— recounting personal stories and biblical examples from his fifty years of ministry of trusting God. He encourages leaders of all ages to rely on God’s provision, no matter the size or scope of their calling.

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    31 mins
  • Ideas For a More Effective Christmas Ministry
    Oct 20 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the importance of tailoring Christmas ministry to fit the unique schedules and needs of your community. He offers practical tips for making holiday services more impactful by fostering positivity, finding fresh insights for a familiar message, and meeting people in both joy and pain during the Christmas season.

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    32 mins
  • Why Pastors Leave the Pastorate
    Oct 13 2025

    On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, unpacks recent LifeWay Research findings about why pastors leave the pastorate. He explores the top reasons for leaving, like church conflict, burnout, family needs, and finances, sharing practical advice for pastor self-care, building support networks, and sustaining resilience in pastoral leadership.

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    31 mins