Best SBC Executive Committee Podcasts (2024)

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Autonomy Matters 29:05

7h ago29:05

29:05

In this episode of the Lead On podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the importance and implications of church autonomy in his podcast. He explains that autonomy, meaning self-governing and self-determining, is a core Baptist principle allowing churches to independently manage their l…

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Leaders are Readers 29:39

12d ago29:39

29:39

In this episode of the Lead On podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, discusses the significance of reading biographies for ministry leadership. He emphasizes that leaders should be readers, particularly of biographies, as they offer insights into how God can work through individuals to achieve remar…

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Case for Competition 29:57

20d ago29:57

29:57

In this episode of the Lead On podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, discusses the role of competition in Christianity, reflecting on his experiences as the chaplain for the San Francisco Giants and broader ministry leadership. He argues that competition is healthy for Christians and can coexist wit…

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Effective Pastor Search Processes 29:00

27d ago29:00

29:00

In this episode of the Lead On podcast, Jeff Iorg, President of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the pastor search process. Iorg highlights that selecting a pastor is a critical decision for any church, especially in congregations that operate autonomously. He stresses the importance of forming a pastor search c…

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Maintaining Core Spiritual Practices 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal spiritual disciplines for ministry leaders. He acknowledges that while these practices—such as Bible reading, prayer, rest, worship, and fellowship—may seem basic and elementary, they…

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Loneliness in Ministry Leadership 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the perplexing problem of loneliness in Christian leadership, despite leaders being embedded in communities and relationships. Iorg explains that loneliness is an occupational hazard due to isolation by information, …

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New Models of Bivocational and Covocational Ministry 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses models of bivocational and covocational ministry, challenging traditional views and highlighting their benefits. He shares personal experiences, such as his time at the Northwest Baptist Convention, where he expanded…

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Demonstrating Humility in Leadership 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, delves into the topic of humility in leadership. He emphasizes that true humility involves using one's position and privileges to benefit others and sacrificing for their needs, exemplified by Jesus Christ. He also explains th…

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Vacation Bible School 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

In the Lead On podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee, discusses practical ministry leadership issues, focusing on Vacation Bible School (VBS). Highlighting its evangelistic impact, Iorg shares humorous and humbling anecdotes. He emphasizes VBS's significance as outreach, involvement, training, and Bi…

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Rest 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

Jeff Iorg emphasizes the importance of rest for ministry leaders in his podcast. He shares his personal journey from being a driven perfectionist to valuing rest after his wife confronted him. Iorg highlights the biblical patterns of rest, including Sabbath and week-long festivals, and their purposes: to remind, refocus, and rejuvenate. He debunks …

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Responding When People Leave Your Organization 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

Jeff Iorg discusses the challenges and opportunities presented when people leave ministry organizations in his "Lead On" podcast. He emphasizes that departures—whether through resignation, retirement, or termination—disrupt relationships, emotional equilibrium, and morale. However, these moments also offer opportunities for organizational learning …

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Discipline of Being Slow to Speak 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

In this podcast episode, Jeff Iorg, President of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses the leadership discipline of being "slow to speak," based on James 1:19. Iorg emphasizes the importance of measured and thoughtful communication in various contexts like preaching, email, social media, and informal conversations. H…

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Enhancing Cooperation 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

Cooperation is challenging because of differing viewpoints, diverse backgrounds, and the problems that inevitably arise during collaboration. Within the Southern Baptist Convention, where cooperation is central, these challenges are particularly pronounced. Differing perspectives on worship styles, preaching methods, and mission strategies can lead…

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Using Data for Ministry Effectiveness 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

In this episode of the Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg dives into the significance of leveraging data to evaluate your ministry effectiveness and elevate discipleship. We start by shedding light on the Annual Church Profile (ACP), a tool used by the Southern Baptist Convention to gather church data. While recognizing its limitations, it's crucial to hav…

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Discerning God's Leading 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

Dr. Iorg provides five questions through which someone can evaluate God's leading when other people are offering advice or direction.By Jeff Iorg

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Starting Well in a New Ministry Position 31:44

4M ago31:44

31:44

How do you start a new ministry position well? Dr. Iorg discusses how to be intentional and effective in your first few months in a new role.By Jeff Iorg

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Men's Ministry 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

Dr. Iorg provides some ideas about men's ministry.By Jeff Iorg

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When to Leave your Ministry Role 32:21

4M ago32:21

32:21

By Jeff Iorg

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Ministering During Tragedy 30:31

5M ago30:31

30:31

Dr. Iorg discusses two overarching principles for ministering in tragedy and provides seven steps to help people go through a process of recovery.By Jeff Iorg

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Short-term Mission Trips: Keys to Effectiveness 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

Short term missions requires training. Dr. Iorg discusses some of the negative ways to do short-term missions but discusses some of the best practices to get the most out of a short-term trip.By Jeff Iorg

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Pastor Visits 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

Why is pastoral presence so important? Dr. Iorg discusses the importance of being with people and offers fresh ways to engage with and effectively be with the people you are leading.By Jeff Iorg

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What to say when you don't know what to say 30:17

5M ago30:17

30:17

A lot of the time we don't know what to say. So what do you do? Pray and ask for help. And then speak the best way you know how trusting God will work through your words.By Jeff Iorg

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Evaluating the Financial Health of Your Church 30:23

6M ago30:23

30:23

Dr. Iorg provides several benchmarks leaders can use to evaluate the financial health of their church.By Jeff Iorg

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Planned Preaching Program 31:54

6M ago31:54

31:54

Dr. Iorg explains why a planned program of preaching is vital for a healthy ministry. Dr. Iorg also encourages non-preachers to consider long-term planning and intentional ministry decisions.By Jeff Iorg

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Grief, Death, and Loss in Ministry 31:12

6M ago31:12

31:12

By Jeff Iorg

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Reading for Leaders 30:01

6M ago30:01

30:01

In addition to suggesting how to read more efficiently, Dr. Iorg shares ways that he has benefitted spiritually and theologically from intentional reading.By Jeff Iorg

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Confidentiality 31:05

6M ago31:05

31:05

One of the most difficult parts of being a ministry leader is maintaining confidentiality. Dr. Iorg discusses what confidentiality means and how leaders can manage this important responsibility in leadership.By Jeff Iorg

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Managing Media 27:05

7M ago27:05

27:05

How do you know that social media and its use is a problem for you? In this episode, Dr. Iorg provides some ways to help diagnose if social media is a problem for you and to help manage media effectively.By SBC Executive Committee

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Work/life balance for Ministry Leaders 30:46

7M ago30:46

30:46

What causes ministry leaders and pastors to have a work/life imbalance? Dr. Iorg helps ministry leaders identify some core issues which cause work/life imbalance such as insecurity, poor self-discipline, and poor self-esteem.By Jeff Iorg

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Preaching or Teaching on Difficult Subjects 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

How do you preach or teach on something that you know is controversial?By Jeff Iorg

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Why don't men want to be pastors? 31:22

7M ago31:22

31:22

Dr. Iorg identifies five reasons men do not want to become pastors and then provides some suggests to help fix this problem.By Jeff Iorg

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Defining and Attaining Wisdom 30:35

8M ago30:35

30:35

Dr. Iorg defines wisdom and discusses ways leaders can attain wisdom throughout their lives.By Jeff Iorg

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Transitioning out of Leadership: How to prepare for it and do it well 30:55

8M ago30:55

30:55

Dr. Iorg discusses the importance for leaders to start thinking about transitioning out of their roles. He provides several criteria to help leaders both young and old think through this process.By Jeff Iorg

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Church Switchers 31:45

8M ago31:45

31:45

Dr. Iorg discusses a recent lifeway survey on why people leave churches.By Jeff Iorg

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Practicing Discipline 32:13

8M ago32:13

32:13

Dr. Iorg provides ways that leaders can cultivate self-control and discipline.By Jeff Iorg

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Developing Effective Benevolence Ministries through Churches 31:47

9M ago31:47

31:47

Dr. Iorg discusses how local churches can improve or develop their benevolence ministries. He provides several key questions to evaluate the effectiveness of a church's benevolence ministry.By Jeff Iorg

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Preaching and Teaching During the Christmas Season 28:47

9M ago28:47

28:47

Dr. Iorg offers some advice on preaching and teaching during the Christmas season.By Jeff Iorg

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Stepping Away from the Edge — Avoiding Moral and Ethical Drift 31:56

9M ago31:56

31:56

Dr. Iorg cautions leaders against slowly drifting away from their moral and ethical principles. He describes some warning signs to watch out for and ways that leaders can better guard themselves.By Jeff Iorg

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Practicing Gratitude 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

Dr. Iorg shows how cultivating gratitude fosters humility, confronts entitlement, builds teamwork and loyalty, and produces contentment in our lives.By Jeff Iorg

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Core Issues that Undermine Church Governance 31:20

10M ago31:20

31:20

Dr. Iorg talks about the decision making apparatus of the Church and the core issues that undermine church governance.By SBC Executive Committee

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The Temptations of Leadership 30:44

10M ago30:44

30:44

Dr. Iorg discusses temptations that are unique to leaders and how leaders can deal with them.By Jeff Iorg

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Parenting in Ministry 32:13

10M ago32:13

32:13

Dr. Iorg offers practical suggestions he has learned and practiced while raising his three kids.By Jeff Iorg

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Developing Effective Listening Skills 31:47

10M ago31:47

31:47

Dr. Iorg provides five things leaders can practice in order to become better listeners.By Jeff Iorg

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Best Practices for Leader and Follower relationships 29:28

10M ago29:28

29:28

Dr. Iorg addresses the complexity of leaders having healthy relationships with their followers.By Jeff Iorg

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Best Practices for Baptism 30:43

11M ago30:43

30:43

Dr. Iorg discusses best practices for how to enhance Baptism services and to capitalize on the events.By Jeff Iorg

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Fear 31:11

11M ago31:11

31:11

Why are we so afraid? What can we do about our fear? In this episode, Dr. Iorg discusses how we can replace unhealthy fears by learning to fear God.By Jeff Iorg

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Intervention 32:49

11M ago32:49

32:49

When do you as a leader intervene in situations around you? Dr. Iorg discusses when a leader should and should not intervene in conflict or counseling.By Jeff Iorg

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The Importance of Personal Evangelism with Dr. Eddie Pate 31:47

11M ago31:47

31:47

Dr. Eddie Pate identifies 10 things that he has learned from his students while teaching Evangelism.By Jeff Iorg

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Reaching the next generation. A reflection on "Flip the Script: Disrupting Tradition for the Sake of the Next Generation" 31:58

12M ago31:58

31:58

Dr. Iorg provides a thorough discussion of a recent book on encountering the next generation's worldview: "Flip the Script: Disrupting Tradition for the Sake of the Next Tradition. " He encourages listeners to read the book and discusses how leaders can design ministry to reach children and teenagers in this cultural milieu.…

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Dealing with Loneliness for Christian Leaders 31:13

12M ago31:13

31:13

A recent survey states that loneliness is a growing problem among ministry leaders. Dr. Iorg discusses how leader scan manage loneliness and isolation well.By Jeff Iorg

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