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.

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.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explains how ministry leaders can raise their church’s spiritual temperature by deepening their own spiritual disciplines, teaching basic practices like prayer and Bible reading, and building regular corporate prayer into the life of the church.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, shares what adults who grew up in ministry homes say their parents did well. He highlights open communication, prioritizing family, shielding kids from unnecessary conflict, involving them wisely in ministry, and modeling a genuine love for God and people.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why pastors and churches should engage in SBC and state convention annual meetings. He explains how these gatherings refocus leaders on mission, deepen worship and fellowship, provide training, and generate resources for their churches.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can respond to complaints without becoming defensive. He shares practical steps to listen well, discern valid concerns, and decide when to make changes and when to move on.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why tithing and stewardship still matter for Christian leaders. He challenges pastors to teach biblical giving with clarity, confidence, and consistency, and shares practical ways to help people grow in generosity.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explores the fear of the Lord and why it matters for leaders. He highlights how fearing God leads to love, wisdom, peace, prosperity, and right living.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how God designed fear for our good—and how humility, obedience, and accountability help us recover a healthy, biblical fear of the Lord that transforms our lives and leadership.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses doing the right thing the right way in ministry leadership—even when the information is incomplete, the consequences are painful, and critics are loud.