A Powerful Conversation Dr. Jeff Iorg, President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee

WATCH THIS if you've ever wondered:

Can the SBC bounce back from controversy?

What’s really going on behind the headlines?

Is there hope for the next generation of church leaders?

In this compelling episode, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Dr. Jeff Iorg, President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. From a difficult childhood of chaos and alcoholism to being led to Christ at a county fair , Dr. Iorg shares his powerful testimony, his unwavering commitment to evangelism, and his vision for the future of the SBC.

You’ll hear:

✅ How God used a Sunday school booth at a carnival to change Jeff’s life forever

✅ The real story behind recent SBC legal battles & financial challenges ⚖️

✅ Why baptisms and attendance are finally trending UP again

✅ His honest take on women in ministry & the role of church autonomy 

✅ What excites him most about young leaders under 35

✅ And why cooperation—not coercion—is the secret sauce of SBC’s strength

“We believe in cooperation, not coercion. That’s why we’re still here.” – Dr. Iorg

⛪ If you’re a Southern Baptist, a curious observer, or someone passionate about gospel-centered leadership in a chaotic world—this episode is for YOU.

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TIMESTAMPS 

01:10 Who is Dr. Jeff Iorg?

03:00 Led to Christ at a County Fair

06:30 "These Are My People" – Loving the Broken

10:05 What Makes Baptists Different? (Polity Explained)

13:10 The Root of SBC Cooperation Over Control

16:00 The Debate Over Women in Pastoral Leadership

18:00 What the Credentials Committee Can (and Can’t) Do

21:00 Church Wins We Don’t Hear About

25:00 The Birth of Gateway Seminary

27:20 Hopeful Trends: Baptisms, Attendance & Leadership

30:00 The “Secret Sauce” of the SBC’s Future

36:25 Surprising Stats: More Churches Joining the SBC

38:40 A Call to Bold, Biblical Preaching

43:30 Explaining the $3 Million Legal Fund Request

52:00 How to Pray for Dr. Iorg and the SBC

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