On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can practice deep forgiveness when the people who hurt them never apologize, never admit they were wrong, or are no longer even in their lives. Drawing from his own leadership journey, he unpacks four practical steps to help leaders lay down the right to revenge, break the control offenders hold over their hearts, and move forward without carrying bitterness into future relationships.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses why Spirit-empowered self-restraint is an essential leadership discipline when everything in you wants to react rather than respond.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how ministry leaders can live urgently in light of Jesus’ imminent return while still making wise long-term decisions about relationships, vocation, and life stewardship.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, explains why churches need strong leaders and why we often resist them. He clarifies the difference between abusive, authoritarian leadership and healthy, authoritative leadership, then shows how strong leaders do their best work when they lead within accountable teams that balance their strengths and keep their egos in check.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, challenges ministry leaders to stop playing it safe and start taking faith-filled risks like Peter stepping out of the boat. He explores why both young and seasoned leaders often become risk-averse, then offers practical guidance for weighing reward versus cost and discerning the difference between personal and organizational risk so that leaders can move their lives and ministries forward with courage.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, tackles the discipline of frugality—not as self-imposed poverty or cheapness, but as mission-driven choices to live within means, avoid consumer debt, and prioritize generosity. He urges pastors to model frugal living among their people while building organizational reserves for long-term health.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses measuring church health beyond simple stats like attendance and giving. He explains how leaders should analyze data in context while blending it with observations on prayer, missions, and life transformation.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, gets real about a common ministry trap: being surrounded only by Christians. He challenges you to break out of the church bubble and build genuine, ongoing relationships with unbelievers.