John Nuzzo Leadership Podcast | A pastor's insights on leadership for the whole church

• 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)  

In Part One of this two-part series, Pastor John Nuzzo deep dives into two of the five primary things Jesus did to multiply the Kingdom of God.    As you listen, you will hear Pastor John ask process questions that will lead you to answers that will literally multiply God’s Kingdom under your leadership.  They are not difficult; they are things that anyone can do.  As leaders, we are called to live within the principles of the Kingdom of God just like Jesus did.

 Humble yourself; submit yourself to God; ask yourself a few simple questions and begin the process of lining up your practices with those of Jesus.  You will discover answers to the following:

• How did Jesus lead people?
• Can you expect multiplication while violating the manner in which Jesus conducted His ministry life?
• Are you performing duties that are not meant for pastors to perform?

Most of us have been trained to do the opposite of the ministry practices of Jesus.  Listening to this podcast will help you to lead like Jesus did.  

Leaders, discover the answers to the following questions:

• What is spiritual growth?
• What has God said about your life, calling, and purpose; how are you responding to that calling?
• Are you lifting up roadblocks and waiting for permission from them to act?
• What expectations of increase are you expecting this year?

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo examines the type of boasting we are commanded to do in the Bible.  He defines and expounds on three types of boasting that every leader must have in their lives:  the boast of humility, grace, and faith.  Understand the difference between the different types of boasting and discover the one in which you are most experienced.  What is the key to living in this impossibility triangle of humility, grace, and faith?  

Leadership isn’t just about making good decisions or empowering people to do their part.   It’s the ability to go where your physical eyes can’t see. Leadership must be born out of vision greater than the possible! As Kingdom people, it must be born out of what God says through you!  Begin 2023 by living within the impossibility triangle of humility, grace, and faith; submit to God in humility.

Ask yourself one question:  Would you rather see someone come to Jesus or vote a certain way, so a political outcome becomes your hope?

Think about what your primary purpose is as a leader, and then listen to Pastor John Nuzzo expound on this topic.  He gives three keys to help you discern the balance between reasoning and rage.  He uses a personal example of a time he was invited to the White House to meet with a President; he explains what God ministered to him, and why he declined the invitation.  Listen to the wisdom God imparted to him so that you can help others choose to put God’s Kingdom first.  

Pastor John removes the controversial nature of this topic by using God’s Word as the foundation of this podcast.  You will be glad you took the time to listen.

In this podcast episode, Pastor John Nuzzo is privileged to interview Dr. John Maxwell, who is known as the # 1 leadership authority.  A number one New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker,  John Maxwell has sold more than 24 million books in several languages. More than that, he is a devout Christian who intentionally uses his gifting and skills for a higher purpose.

• How to connect better with people.
• How to keep focused on the current project and not become distracted by the multiple projects at hand.
• How you earn the right to share your faith.
• Why you’re here on this Earth.

Listening to this interview will change your perspective forever.  Learn how John Maxwell has transformed nations by simply adding value to people, then ask yourself one question:  Do you live such a life that people want that life?  

By listening to this podcast, you will discover:

• How to experience the manifest presence of God
• What the difference is between the general and manifest presence of God.
• What repentance is and what it is not.
• What the prerequisite is to experiencing the presence of God.

“We are living in a distressed and totally ‘out of breath’ generation, which I have not seen in my 41 years of ministry.  Waves of national trauma are unending, and it is not going to get better.”  Pastor John Nuzzo uses Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah to explain how Lot was deceived by placing his confidence in the wrong thing.  Even though Lot was a righteous man, that deception ruined his life.

How can we avoid this same deception?  Pastor John gives us the answer in easy, practical steps. Please listen and allow the Holy Spirit to awaken you to see that what happened to Lot can happen to us.  We can avoid that outcome.  It’s an important time in the history of the nation for God’s people to be refreshed in His presence and fulfill the calling on our lives.   

• What is the answer to the overwhelming assault on God’s people of depression and anxiety?
• Do you wonder why people are quitting the ministry more than ever before?
• Why are people running FROM God during this turmoil?
• What does “being vexed in our souls” mean?

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John helps us to understand why so many people in our world today are vexed—anxious and depressed.  He uses three Bible stories:  Samson and Delilah, Job, and Lot, to explain how so many of us are trapped in circumstances.  There is an avenue by which we can overcome the bombardment of the wickedness in our world.  Pastor John additionally addresses how our culture impacts our belief systems regarding sexual behavior. Through real situations and real biblical solutions, Pastor John offers a remedy.  Listen today to discover how to go from being vexed to being refreshed. 

Please join us for our Reawakening Women’s Conference Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, hosted by Pastor Michelle Nuzzo.  Guest speakers are Pastor Sharon Daugherty and Sarah Wehrli, who are also mother and daughter.  

We also invite you to join us for our services on Saturday, October 15 or Sunday, October 16 when John Maxwell will be at Victory as our Guest Speaker.  For service times visit myvfc.info.

• Learn the difference between humility and pride where grace is concerned
• Discover a recipe to grow the Kingdom of God
• Understand your primary responsibility as a leader/pastor

God has given each of us a measure of grace for which we are accountable.  This month, Pastor John Nuzzo approaches an aspect of grace that has not been widely studied: accountability for the grace you’ve been given.  Ask yourself this question: If you died today, and had to give an account to God today for the grace that the Head of the Church placed upon you, how would you do in that judgement?  

Pastor John offers a practical method of charting what you are graced to do and what you are not.  You will discover the amount of time you have invested in the grace God has placed on you and what things you need to empower others to do so that you see explosion in your ministry!  Let’s go reach our world in humility!

 Pastors and leaders may register for Breaking the 500 Barrier Conference with Pastor Gerald Brooks on Monday, August 22 at Victory Family Church.  The conference places emphasis on developing team skills and building staff leadership.

Register here for the Breaking the 500 Barrier Conference with Pastor Gerald Brooks

We also invite you to join us for our services on October 15 or 16 when John Maxwell will be at Victory as our Guest Speaker.  For service times visit myvfc.info.

For more information on the Reawaken Women's Conference, click here. 

In this podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo shares values that helped build the church that he has pastored for almost 29 years. The sixth and final value is Take Faith Risks.   Our faith in God acts boldly and fearlessly amid life’s impossibilities.  It does whatever it takes to reach and rescue people because faith works through love.  

• What is the next step in your calling that circumstances have put up a wall to keep you from pursuing?
• What has told you “No” that you’ve exalted above what God said?
• Are you waiting for permission from the circumstances of life to act upon what God has led you to do?

If you want answers about how to deal with these questions, this podcast is for you!  Pastor John shares the story of purchasing land that God nudged him to pursue when he was told it was impossible.  The obstacles were overwhelming at times, but God is faithful!  It is an amazing journey of God’s faithfulness and how faith empowers us to take risks.  Faith works by love, and love empowers risks.  You will either take faith risks or fear risks.  Which will it be for you?  Yield to the God that loves you and walk out your journey and calling in the Kingdom.  

Pastors and leaders may register for Breaking the 500 Barrier Conference with Pastor Gerald Brooks on Monday, August 22 at Victory Family Church.  The conference places emphasis on developing team skills and building staff leadership.

Register here for the Breaking the 500 Barrier Conference with Pastor Gerald Brooks

We also invite you to join us for our services on October 15 or 16 when John Maxwell will be at Victory as our Guest Speaker.  For service times visit myvfc.info.