The Fear of the Lord

Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Dr. Iorg teaches leadership, preaching, and church ministry courses at Gateway. He speaks frequently on these same subjects in conferences and other venues, including college campuses and leadership seminars. His publications include six books – The Painful Side of Leadership, The Character of Leadership, Is God Calling Me?, The Case for Antioch, Seasons of a Leader’s Life and his latest, Unscripted – along with dozens of articles and curriculum materials. Dr. Iorg maintains a leadership resources website at www.JeffIorg.com.

Dr. Iorg is a graduate of Hardin Simmons University (B.A.), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He is married to Ann and has three adult children. His hobbies include umpiring baseball, reading, and searching for the world’s best barbeque restaurant. His personal ministry includes outreach to the professional baseball community in the Bay Area.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | October 25, 2021

The Fear of the Lord

Dr. Iorg explains that the biblical principle of the "Fear of The Lord" is not an academic theory to be debated, but a holy conviction that produces obedience and humility.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | October 18, 2021

Mission During Chaos

One of the most chaotic times for early believers was the interlude between the crucifixion and the ascension. Dr. Iorg reflects on this biblical scene in the midst of cultural opposition in the church.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | October 11, 2021

Durability From Another Perspective

Durability depends on God’s resources, not our ingenuity. Dr. Iorg shares quantitative research that points to the endurance of the church.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | October 4, 2021

Durability

Many see the dying light of the church in America fading into nonexistence. Dr. Jeff Iorg, however, continues to witness its durability as the church continues to rely on God's sustaining resources.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | September 27, 2021

Misinformation

Misinformation runs rampant these days. Dr. Iorg gives suggestions on how to find islands of reason and survive this sea of misinformation

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | September 19, 2021

Healthy Culture

Pandemic stress, political turmoil, and social unrest have revealed the true cultural climate in churches and ministry organizations. Dr. Iorg gives his take on a proper response to promote healthy culture.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | September 12, 2021

Christian Unity

Reflecting on Colossians 3:15, Dr. Iorg heeds Christian leaders to have the same discipline and preparation to take up the challenge of unity in the midst of political and social divide in the church.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | September 7, 2021

Afghanistan Veterans

As Americans, we must do better for those who served in Afghanistan. Dr. Iorg heeds churches and individuals to provide care, ministry and support for Afghanistan veterans.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | August 30, 2021

Baptizing More People – Part One

A common concern among Southern Baptists is our decline in both the number of baptisms and the ratio of members to baptisms over the past decades. Dr. Iorg suggests improving evangelistic effectiveness to combat this problem.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

Leadership

Posted by: Jeff Iorg | August 30, 2021

Baptizing More People – Part Two

A common concern among Southern Baptists is our decline in both the number of baptisms and the ratio of members to baptisms over the past decades. Dr. Iorg suggests what we can do about this significant problem.

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Jeff Iorg

President Emeritus

Dr. Jeff Iorg is the president emeritus of Gateway Seminary. Prior to his service at the Seminary, Dr. Iorg was the Executive Director of the Northwest Baptist Convention for almost ten years. He was also the founding pastor of Greater Gresham Baptist Church in Gresham, Oregon, and has served as a pastor in Missouri and a staff pastor in Texas.

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