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 consequences of their public role.

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 leaders to be prepared to when they occur.

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, generous giving, and missional advance.