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

In this podcast Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Co-Lead Pastor Sean Moore regarding the transition of the leadership at Victory Family Church and how it translates for the generations working together and accelerating the next generation. ·      Learn what happens when sacrifice and honor come together.  ·      Learn what was most helpful to Pastor Sean and Pastor Sarah in this two-year process. ·   ...

·      What are the primary roadblocks for Abrahams and Isaacs to accomplishing the acceleration of the next generation? ·      What is the difference between giving honor and being controlled? ·      What is the price of isolation? These questions are answered in this insightful podcast by Pastor John Nuzzo based on his book The Acceleration Mandate.   The best roadblock is the one you miss!  The...

Pastor John Nuzzo elaborates on valuable biblical principles introduced in his new book The Acceleration Mandate .  A clear picture of generational influence and acceleration is explained and supported with several examples.   He details roadblocks and resources for the Abraham and Isaac generations as well as a clear pathway and roadmap to address those roadblocks.  Pastor John gives us insight f...

Pastor John Nuzzo expounds on the concept of his book The Acceleration Mandate which is about the Abraham generation accelerating the Isaacs.  It’s not just God turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, but the children turning their hearts back toward the fathers (Mal. 4:6).  When this happens, the Isaacs will gain access to the wisdom learned by an Abraham’s lifelong experience and avoi...

Pastor John Nuzzo and Pastor Mark Poland converse about The Acceleration Mandate , God’s generational plan of the fathers turning their hearts to the children and the children to the fathers.  This is a blueprint of how spiritual fathers turned their hearts toward Pastor Poland and were instrumental in changing the trajectory of his ministry and church.  The relationship between these spiritual fa...

The Acceleration Mandate by Pastor John Nuzzo is a blueprint for a multi-generational expansion and multiplication of the Kingdom of God.  This month, Pastor John has a discussion with Pastor Mark Poland, founding pastor of Discover Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Pastor Mark’s story exemplifies the message of the book.   An impromptu meeting at a conference led to a relationship which ulti...

Pastor John Nuzzo announces the release of his first book, The Acceleration Mandate:  God’s Blueprint for Generational Impact, and summarizes the content of the book in this month’s podcast.  The Acceleration Mandate is available starting January 6 along with a workbook and videos for small group use.  The Acceleration Mandate is not a message; it is a mandate and move of the Spirit of God.  God i...

The continuation of a remarkable conversation with Dr. Kevin Myers, founding pastor of 12Stone Church and Pastor John Nuzzo, reveals profound truths that will set you on the path to success.    If you have not yet listened to Part 1, it would be most beneficial before listening to Part 2.     With a unique leadership gifting, Dr. Kevin discovered the art of leadership early on in his ministry: the...

In Part 1 of two leadership podcasts, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Dr. Kevin Myers, Founding Pastor of 12Stone Church, which is one of the largest churches in the United States.  Dr. Kevin grew the church from 0 to 17,000+ in 30 years and successfully transitioned it to the next generation.  How did he do that?    Learn the beliefs and practices that Dr. Kevin put in place to bring God’s vision fo...

-     How do the government and church address the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk according to Scripture?  -     How do you process a defining moment for the emerging generation?  -     What is the purpose of government?  -     What about the separation of Church and state? -     How should you respond personally? In this podcast by Pastor John Nuzzo, you will learn the answer to all these questions as...

As leaders, we fall into one of these categories: Relational Leader or Structural Leader. We each need both categories developed in our leadership. Pastor John Nuzzo defines these categories of leadership using both personal and biblical examples. Using practical examples, he summarizes the deficits of each category and explains how to balance each style. In a healthy, growing organization, both c...

In this month’s leadership podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo uses a recent interview with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler, to expound on Scottie’s three immovable values in life. At 29, Scottie has not lived his life out or made mistakes, so, you might wonder what you are going to learn from this young man. The reality is that wisdom doesn’t come from age; it comes from a relationship with God.  E...

Is your leadership culture one that builds people or uses people for outcomes?   In this podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo delves into the culture of leadership and gives three indicators of an ineffective or unhealthy leadership culture.  He gives practical steps to evaluate your leadership culture and motives.  In addition, he shares his personal experience with the practice of overleveraging good peop...

This podcast will change the way you do ministry if you heed Gerald Brooks’ advice: “Being in the Room Matters.”  This month, Pastor John Nuzzo gives an account of how following this advice has changed the trajectory of his life and ministry.  He explains how his intentional choice to be in a room with other leaders repeatedly led from one meeting to another, and each leader held a piece of the pu...

In this month’s leadership podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo discusses the value of prayer and shares how prayer literally saved his and Michelle’s lives!   Why do I need to pray? If every prayer you are praying today gets answered, does it change YOUR world or THE world? These questions will be answered in this podcast.  You will also learn about praying out a divine supply of the Holy Spirit of the kno...

Join Pastor John in a Q&A session with Chris Hodges, Founder and Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, as they discuss how to experience explosive growth in your church.

·      What is the difference between ownership and stewardship? ·      How can the older generation be used of God to accelerate the Kingdom and not disappear? ·      What is the difference between a model and a mandate? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Pastor Keith Tucci, a friend who has pastored for many years and oversees the Network of Related...

In this month’s podcast, Pastor John interviews Ron Brooks, an entrepreneur and long-time business owner, and gives just a peek into their lives.  Ron and his wife Sharon have a biblical view of money that few people share.  They have a lifestyle of giving and believe it is a privilege to be able to help others.  Ron classifies their giving as being “addictive in their lives.”     As you listen, y...

In October of 2023, Pastor John visited a couple in Maine whom he mentors as part of our Northeast expansion initiative.  In this podcast, Pastor John details the story of what happened during this visit, which allowed the couple to purchase a building, renovate it, and have services in it within one year.   A grace came alongside and accelerated them.   The question that was then raised to Pastor...

Ask yourself these questions: ·      How do you treat people? ·      Do you get angry quickly? ·      Do you treat people above you with honor but those below you in the organization differently? Pastor John Nuzzo unpacks a critical element to pastoring and serving people effectively in this month’s podcast.  Based on personal experiences, Pastor John explains the difference between internal and e...

Pastor John Nuzzo continues his teaching on God and Government.  Last month, he focused on how to steward your vote in this upcoming election as a Christian.  Please listen to the October podcast if you haven’t already.  This month, the focus is on how to navigate God and Government as a child of God and a leader.  We are commanded in every area of our lives to lead people to the light.  The only...

·      Should a Christian vote? ·      How should a Christian vote? This is not a political podcast.  This podcast by Pastor John Nuzzo is about discipling God’s people and how to steward their Kingdom responsibility while living in a representative republic.  As we approach this precarious and divided time in our nation, Pastor Nuzzo challenges Christians to understand our responsibility as belie...

This month, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Pastor Rob Ketterling, Lead Pastor of River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN.  He has coached and discipled many through an initiative called Kingdom Builders and has personally seen God grow their church from $157,000 to more than $10,000,000 above the tithe, which has helped build unified local communities, plant more churches, and has sent missionaries a...

Pastor John Nuzzo continues his message regarding turning the hearts of the Fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the Fathers.  When God does this, He will also be turning them away from something:  that is idols.   Idols exist in both generations that will impede the form of the wineskin and will impede the acceleration of the emergent generation in fulfilling the purpose of G...

This month, Pastor John shares his heart about a new wineskin that is emerging.  God is building a new wineskin to operate through a new generation, and it is designed to affect three generations.  Whether you are an Abraham, an Isaac, or a Jacob, this podcast is for you.   Pastor John shares examples of two leaders in his life who have followed the example in Malachi 4 that helped to accelerate h...