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.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the importance of Holy Spirit-empowered ministry. Iorg challenges listeners to consider what it means to be a Spirit-filled leader, emphasizing that this empowerment leads to transformed lives and circumstances that can only be attributed to God's work.

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, outlines eight key areas for improving vocal delivery for public speakers, particularly in ministry contexts.

Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, discusses the importance of contentment and community engagement in ministry leadership. Iorg reflects on his experiences in various regions, noting that many ministers fail to assimilate into their new environments, often making negative comparisons to their previous homes or resisting local customs. The key takeaway is the necessity of embracing one's community through genuine love and commitment, which fosters meaningful connections and enhances ministry effectiveness.

On this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the phenomenon of "Christmas creep", highlighting how the Christmas season has extended into earlier months due to cultural demand for hope and family gatherings. He reflects on his experiences in various church contexts, noting that ministry leaders must adapt their Christmas planning to fit their specific community dynamics. 

On this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the dual nature of leadership, emphasizing that while leaders can be developed, some possess innate leadership qualities. He shares personal anecdotes illustrating how his early experiences shaped his understanding of leadership and the necessity of humility and dependence on God. He also highlights two key dangers for natural-born leaders.

On this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership development in ministry. He argues against the passive approach of waiting for leaders to emerge naturally, advocating instead for proactive strategies such as 1-on-1 training and closed small groups. Iorg suggests that effective leadership development requires commitment and time investment.