Lead On Podcast

Dr. Jeff Iorg discusses leadership, calling and ministry in the Lead On Podcast.
Lead On Podcast
October 27, 2019

Evangelism Terminology and Definitions

Changing terminology reflects how each generation has tried to find fresh ways to verbalize its responsibility and privilege of sharing the gospel. Dr. Iorg evaluates this changing language and challenges leaders to focus on the essential task of...
Lead On Podcast
October 20, 2019

Overdependence on Attraction Models of Evangelism

How can churches engage unbelievers with the gospel? While bringing people to Christian events is beneficial, the "come and hear" approach to reaching people is inadequate. Most Christian events are not attractive to unbelievers. Dr. Iorg...
Lead On Podcast
October 13, 2019

Evangelism and Public Opportunities to Profess Faith

In this episode Dr. Iorg emphasizes the importance of public professions of faith. He evaluates some of the reasons why Southern Baptists have stopped giving invitations and then discusses why ministry leaders should consider giving public invitations.
Lead On Podcast
October 6, 2019

Training Personal Evangelists

How can you effectively train your church or ministry organization in evangelism? Dr. Iorg discusses his criteria for a good evangelism training program and the value of using preexisting programs.
Lead On Podcast
September 29, 2019

Aversion to Persuasion on Religious Issues

How can we share the gospel in a culture that values tolerance? In this episode Dr. Iorg continues his discussion on factors which discourage personal evangelism.
Lead On Podcast
September 22, 2019

Theological Extremes that Undermine Evangelism

The doctrine of election and the doctrine of God's love can be understood in ways that inhibit evangelism. In this episode Dr. Iorg evaluates theological extremes that undermine motivation for evangelism.
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September 15, 2019

Evangelism and Theological Debate

Continuing his discussion on factors that undermine evangelism among Southern Baptists, Dr. Iorg highlights the difference between declaring the gospel and defending it.
Lead On Podcast
September 8, 2019

Truncated Definitions of Discipleship

Does our definition of discipleship influence how we evangelize? Dr. Iorg explains how a narrow view of discipleship has contributed to the SBC's declining baptismal rates and provides a more comprehensive view of discipleship that includes the...
Lead On Podcast
September 1, 2019

Life Depends on It – President’s Convocation Fall 2019

In his Fall Convocation Dr. Iorg addresses the neglect of Evangelism among Southern Baptists. He identifies ten obstacles of evangelism and proposes 7 suggestions for moving forward.
Lead On Podcast
September 1, 2019

My Preferred Missions Partner

Since Paul Chitwood, the Director of the International Mission Board, will be visiting Gateway this week, Dr. Iorg explains why he exclusively chooses to partner with the IMB for global missions.