Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Pastor Keith Tucci in this month’s podcast.  Pastor Keith is the author of God Who Intervenes, which is the amazing story of his life.  He also founded the Network of Related Pastors—a gathering of pastors from all over the country.  They have planted 14 churches in Ukraine, and through this ministry provide fellowship, care, and encouragement to pastors.    Visit nrpastors.com for more information.

Pastor Keith grew up in the Pittsburgh Projects and was running the streets at age 14.  He describes his family as “cutting edge dysfunction.”  Yet, Pastor Keith’s message is that nobody is beyond the reach of God.  See what God can do with someone who gives his life away.  

In part two of this interview with licensed counselor and coach, Peter Piῇon, Pastor John Nuzzo delves into the process of transformation Peter experienced after he met Jesus.   It is the goodness of God—through God and people—which leads us into repentance and totally changes the trajectory of our lives.  

Mental health issues are rampant in our culture today.  One in five adults experience a health issue such as anxiety, depression, PTSD.  Peter offers a free course online at mindsconnected.com where tools are available to assess these issues so you can get help.  We are transformed by the renewing of our mind. 
 

Pastor John shares his personal experience of realizing that he needed help on an issue and sought it, but only after he listened to people who love him and care for him.  We need the Body of Christ in our lives.   Avail yourself to these resources on mindsconnected.com.   There’s no shame in getting help—even as a leader.  

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews licensed counselor and coach, Peter Piñón regarding the mental health crisis in our country.  We live in a culture where there is a broad range of what truth is.  Mental health is based on us having truth in our belief system, and truth will set us free.

Peter’s story is heartbreaking yet hopeful.  Hear how at twelve he was suicidal.  He couldn’t even look in the mirror, he loathed himself so much.  Yet, when he heard that God values his life, everything changed!  God can do amazing things, but freedom doesn’t come in a moment.  It’s a process over your life of transformation.  There is a way out of your circumstances.  Listen to this podcast to discover the way.

Ladies, please join us for our Women’s Conference on October 20 & 21. Click on the link below to see all the details.  We hope to see you there.  

In Part 2 of this podcast, Pastor John continues with the third and final point of this message regarding the training he has received on generosity, which has been critical to his ministry.  Can God trust you?  Your divine destiny or purpose is imbedded in God’s ability to trust you.  

Pastor John shares the story of his book-ended experience over a 28-year period regarding generosity that has been critical in his ability to walk in faith when things looked impossible.  Discover how you can take bold steps to multiply the Kingdom of God and get on the other side of the training camp of generosity to a place where you can truly experience a great harvest of righteousness and peace—not just for you but for your generation.

Renowned author and minister John Bevere is joining forces with worship artist Kim Walker-Smith for a powerful night of worship, teaching, and ministry.  The Awe of God night is designed to help us experience God’s presence in an intimate and tangible way.   Please join us at Victory on Thursday, September 7 at 7 p.m. for this FREE event.  

• What does generosity have to do with leadership?
• What do generosity and living by faith have in common?
• Why do I need to be in a training camp?

Training camp for athletes is painful yet productive.  It requires discipline.  It is for game time.  As a young minister, I thought the painful training was for a short season, and then life would get easier.  I learned, however, that anything of value is an uphill battle.  Most Christians live and die and never take one step into their purpose for God because they give up during training.   They see the pain and run from it.  If you stick with it, it reaps a great harvest for God’s Kingdom.  

Leadership is never about steps taken for your own life.  They are steps intended to impact your generation.  You can leave a mark in a generation.  It will take training, it will take discipline, it will take faith.  Listening to Pastor John’s podcast this month will outline the steps necessary to apply not only to your personal life but to your leadership as well.  The training camp God uses is designed to enable us to trust God and to walk by faith in an ever-changing world. Learn how to apply these principles to your leadership; there is a world desperately waiting for you to fulfill your purpose!

In Part Two of this topic, Pastor John Nuzzo and John Bevere continue their profound discussion on the book The Awe of God.  The discussion begins with the answer to why most of us get stuck with our head in our hands with shame when the manifest presence of God appears.  Using biblical examples, John Bevere expounds on this reaction with our flesh.  

Discover how the fear of the Lord opens our lives to His blessing—to joy, gladness, longevity, fruitful days.  You can experience all that God wants for you—the abundant life—because of your holy awe.  Know what it means to live in the power of the awe of God that is the empowerment to live a holy life.  Open the door to intimacy with God.  

Save the date for Thursday, September 7 for John Bevere’s The Awe of God Tour with Kim Walker Smith. 

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews John Bevere about his newest book, The Awe of God.  This is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible.  The fear of God has nothing to do with being afraid of God.  In fact, understanding the fear of God will give you a deeper understanding of the love of God and will cause you to have a more intimate relationship with Him.  

• Learn the difference between constructive and destructive fear. 
• Learn the difference between being fearful of God and the fear of God.
• Learn the missing piece to your intimacy with God.

Stay tuned.  The book discussion will continue in next month’s podcast.  In the meantime, purchase John Bevere’s book The Awe of God and delve into the holy fear of God.  As you read, you will realize a more intimate relationship with God.  What are you waiting for?   

Save the date for Thursday, September 7 for John Bevere’s The Awe of God Tour with Kim Walker Smith.  Details are coming soon.   

God uses people in amazing ways—even while the leader is in complete meltdown.  There’s a reason meltdowns happen, and it’s avoidable. Longevity in ministry is about not confusing two different aspects of the Holy Spirit in your life as a leader.  

Pastor John Nuzzo distinguishes between two aspects of the Holy Spirit in your life, using personal ministry examples and stories to further explain. 

• Would you like protection from deception?   
• Would you like protection from identity theft? 
• Do we all have equal distribution of these two aspects of the Holy Spirit?

In this month’s podcast, you will learn the answer to these questions, as well as the difference between the anointing within you and the anointing upon you. Both aspects require a yielding. Gain perspective of the workings of the Holy Spirit so you can make use of the power God has made available to you.  

• What is longevity?
• What are the qualifiers of longevity?
• What makes longevity a multiplier?
• What is the key requirement to longevity?  

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo reviews longevity in ministry and answers the questions above. In 2 Timothy 4: 7-8, Paul referred to his longevity:  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

There is one central requirement of longevity that is critical to your personal journey.  Your gifting alone is not the answer. Listen to this profound insight on longevity and discover that key requirement. Look further than your own life, needs, and joys. Apply this wisdom to your life, and it will benefit you and your ministry. Live the life you were meant to live. Your leadership is truly multi-generational.  

In Part 2 of this podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo unveils the final three methods Jesus used to multiply His Kingdom.  If you take the time to process the questions Pastor John asks, you will literally see God’s Kingdom multiply under your leadership. Learn how to intentionally plan so that you have more time than you can imagine, yet there is more being done in your ministry than ever before. 

It’s amazing how Jesus lived His life.  Using five practical practices, Jesus gave the Great Commission to only 11 people who changed the whole world! If we want to expect to multiply the Kingdom, we can’t violate the leadership and methods of Jesus. We must study and follow His practices to enjoy the success He enjoyed. Don’t weary in well-doing. Reflect on what you have and build your calendar toward these five practices of Jesus. Your church or organization will never be the same. 

“There’s a compounding impact of obedience when you follow Jesus, and when it shows up, it’s a multiplier!” (John Nuzzo)