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Leadership in Context

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Leadership in Context is a conversation on leadership in the context of the local church. Keith Tucci is the apostolic team leader of the Network of Related Pastors. He loves the church and its leaders. You will be empowered and equipped to walk in fruitful ministry as you listen to Keith as he puts leadership truths in the context of the local church.

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God’s Perspective on Missions, pt2

March 25, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

Missions is about relationship, not just giving money. Missionaries are often the most neglected people in the body of Christ. It is essential when we take on missions that we take on caring for that person, as well. 

God’s Perspective on Missions, pt1

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

Missions are not an addendum to Church life. God so loved THE world. Not just the world in our sphere, but the world as He sees it. Any endeavor in Church life has to be connected to God’s ultimate intention, and that is that everyone should hear the Gospel and see the Gospel displayed. 

Lies of Leadership, pt5–Leadership is Sacrificial

March 11, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MB

Ministry is a privilege. That perspective changes everything. In the grand scheme of things, leadership does seem on a temporal level to be sacrificial, but the reality is that you are getting the best deal of your life. The reward you get for the investment is the greatest thing!

Lies of Leadership, pt4–You Can’t Trust People

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MB

Are you promoting a trustworthy culture? As leaders, we can teach people to be trustworthy, help them to understand the value of trust, teach them how to build trusting relationships and how to disagree without being disagreeable. If we don’t do those things, trust won’t be part of our culture and people will end up not trusting us.

Lies of Leadership, pt3–We really shouldn’t need leaders if people…

February 26, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MB

Leaders are set aside by God. The foundation of biblical leadership is responsibility. The ability to respond to God is a leader’s greatest ability. Good leaders have a sense of responsibility, and that is the velocity in which they lead others.

Lies of Leadership, pt2–You Can’t be Friends

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MB

We were created for and need healthy, fun relationships. As a leader, model wisdom and discretion in that and learn to have boundaries. But have relationships, share activities, include others, and have fun! You CAN be friends with those you minister to.

Lies of Leadership, pt1--Charisma Over Character

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB

Character trumps charisma. The greatest thing a leader brings to the table is not their oratory skills, but their character. As leaders, we need to have a life that is worth following.

Procreation, pt5--Penny joins the conversation

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

I remember God speaking to my heart and saying, “I’m going to give you a big family, and it’s going to be a major part of your ministry because I want people to understand how much I love people and love children.”—Penny Tucci The heart posture is this: Lord, You own me. My life has been purchased by You. You own my past that You have forgiven me of, You own my future and my destiny. What do you want for me?

Procreation, pt4--Do I have to have children?

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MB

We should be thinking God’s way and not allowing the world to think for us. We should be making decisions based on the Lordship of Jesus in our life, not based on the culture. And we should be saying loud and clear with our lives that children are a blessing.

Procreation, pt3--Think About It

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

The less we think, the more we feel. The less we learn to think, the more we rely on our feelings. We need to learn to think through things so we aren’t dependent on our emotions.

Procreation, pt2--God's Image

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MB

Many of us had strong convictions about not getting the COVID-19 vaccination because we didn’t know what it would do to our bodies and how it might change us. Yet, when it comes to child prevention, there are pharmaceutical cocktails that Christians are putting into their bodies with no consideration about the affects on our bodies. When we take away the divinity of God and the humanity of man working together in procreation by literally changing the creation from the way it was made to fun...

Procreation, pt1--the Foundation of a Christian Worldview

January 08, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

If we say that children are a blessing, why do we want to limit that blessing? The concern is that we put so little effort into coming to the decision to limit how many children we have.  This episode stirs up a conversation on procreation. Send your questions and comments about this to Pastor Keith at [email protected].  We are going to spend the next few weeks on this. Listen to the episodes, and give this real consideration so that no matter what decision you make, the decision is n...

Portraits of Jesus, pt15

January 01, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MB

The gospel ends with Jesus still personally encountering people and giving them the authority to go and preach the Good News. As His disciples, we need to share the Good News and help people personally encounter Jesus in this new year.

Portraits of Jesus, pt14

December 25, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

People aren’t bothered by Jesus being a savior, a healer, a prophet, or a great teacher, because none of those things carry ultimate authority. But Jesus being King carries ultimate authority. We have to come under the Kingship of Jesus.

Portraits of Jesus, pt13

December 18, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MB

Jesus makes it very clear that what He is talking about in Mark 13 are things that have already happened; they are not prophetic words about what will happen in the end times. Don’t fall victim to seeking a political messiah. The Church and the gospel message are the hub. Politics, art, law, economics, and education are the spokes.

Portraits of Jesus, pt12

December 11, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MB

Whose image is impressed upon you? That is who you owe a debt to. That is who you ultimately serve. You were made in the image of God. 

Portraits of Jesus, pt11

December 04, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MB

What Jesus did in the temple was a premeditated plan. He wanted His last picture of the temple to be a cleansed temple. He still wants to cleanse the temple, starting with us.

Portraits of Jesus, pt10

November 27, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

In Mark 10, the Pharisees ask Jesus about marriage and divorce. They were not asking a theological question, but a political question. Jesus didn’t run away from that political question. He answered it with Scripture and got to the root of the matter.

Portraits of Jesus, pt9

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MB

God doesn’t chastise you for having spiritual ambition. He wants those ambitions to be sanctified so that they are not about you, but about Him. God is looking for some self-starting, self-governing people who are teachable and will respond to the Holy Spirit.

Portraits of Jesus, pt8

November 13, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

When Jesus walked the earth, He considered everything going on. Even Him using spit to heal a blind man was intentional. Everything Jesus did was not just for the moment, healing a blind man or feeding the five thousand; it was also a bigger picture of WHO He was.

Portraits of Jesus, pt7

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

If we aren’t careful, we can hold traditions in our hearts as equal as the Word of God. You can only hold one thing as your authority. Don’t fall prey to holding people in religious bondage by traditions, as the Pharisees did.

Portraits of Jesus, pt6

October 30, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

An offense doesn’t stay with just the person who was offended. It puts a stumbling block in front of other people and diminishes the ministry and calling of someone else. As leaders, we need to walk free of offense and help deliver people from their offenses.

Portraits of Jesus, pt5

October 23, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MB

If you want to get the Lord’s attention, latch onto the promise of God. Get a specific promise and fight through the obstacles and disappointments. Hold on and don’t let go. 

Portraits of Jesus, pt4

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

For every godly person who is going to make a difference, there comes a time when God invades, disrupts, upsets, and causes them to be so passionate about what God is calling them to do that to those around them who are mere spectators (and not seeking to follow), it appears unreasonable. That same Spirit draws many of us in, for we are seeking the Spirit of God that is moving that person and we want to follow Jesus. We follow them out to the ledge where we jump into the arms of God, casting...

Portraits of Jesus, pt3

October 09, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MB

Righteous anger has a grieving with it, not just an offense in your flesh. We don’t have a license to be angry. But God has given us an emotional container to use the right kind of anger as a tool for righteousness. 

Portraits of Jesus, pt2

October 02, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

We need to learn how to have biblical conversations. There are times when we have one-way communication and  preach with authority. And there are times, in the discipleship and growth process, when there are around-the-table conversations with the Bible open. Jesus modeled both.

Portraits of Jesus, pt1

September 25, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Mark 1:38 tells us that Jesus came to preach the Good News. All that we do needs to have the name of Jesus on it and include the preaching of the Good News. It is what Jesus did. It should be what we do.

The Essence of Leadership

September 18, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

Servant leadership is first and foremost about serving God, not about serving people. We should be submitted to God and a servant of God. We then invite people, not just to serve us, but invite them to serve the Lord WITH us.

Multifaceted Leadership, pt3

September 11, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

Farmers are hard-working. They sow and expect to reap, they understand processes and seasons, they are patient and consistent. Farmers harvest and then release, because they love to feed people.

Multifaceted Leadership, pt2

September 04, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MB

Athletes have an incredible desire that drives them. They are disciplined, work towards progress, do things with excellence, and enjoy what they do. Athletes inspire people and help them translate that to discipline.

Multifaceted Leadership, pt1

August 28, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

Soldiers defend and expand, are risk takers, train and trust others, use the best tools, and they follow orders. Soldiers believe that the value of the objective is greater than the inconvenience on their life. 

Dreams, pt2

August 21, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

God promises to give us dreams and visions and is the initiator of them. When He gives them, they aren’t about the person who receives them, but about the One who gives them. Dreams give a picture, not just information, and they require a response. When God gives us a dream, it brings clarity and not confusion.

Dreams, pt1

August 14, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MB

When God gives a dream to an ungodly person, it’s so they seek out a godly person and God’s name can be exalted. Think of dreams as spiritual gifts, and spiritual gifts are to make things more clear–not less clear. Dreams should make things clear to those who are walking with Him.

The Strategy of Generosity, pt9–Today’s Manna

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

When we try to hold onto things, it turns to worms. When we sow things, it turns into treasure. You will never give what God has graced you to give if you only give what is left over because the core culture of giving is not giving what’s left over; it’s giving off the top. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt10–Today’s Manna

August 07, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

When we try to hold onto things, it turns to worms. When we sow things, it turns into treasure. You will never give what God has graced you to give if you only give what is left over because the core culture of giving is not giving what’s left over; it’s giving off the top. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt9–God Wants Your Money

July 31, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

Sometimes God wants your honey, not your money. He wants your heart. God adjusts your heart by adjusting your treasure. Your money doesn’t belong to you. Everything that passes through your hands belongs to God. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt8–Leaders Live by a Higher Standard

July 24, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

Managers do the best with what they have to maintain what is happening. Leaders define a place and create a process to help people move ahead. When you see a group of people that have gifts but aren’t giving all, check if the clarity of the destination is burning in their hearts. It’s clear vision that propels us forward.

The Strategy of Generosity, pt7–Equal Commitment

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MB

We each have the ability to be equally committed, even though our gifts are different. It’s not about equal gifts; it’s about equal commitment. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt6–According to What You do Have

July 10, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

When God looks at you, He doesn’t see a half-empty cup. He sees what you do have. Your job is to figure out what God has given you in Christ. Stop measuring yourself by what you don’t have. God will empower you to use what you do have! You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt5--Giving is a Measure of Commitment

July 03, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

You cannot be a disciple of Jesus Christ and follow Him if you are always thinking about yourself. Giving is about not putting yourself first. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt4--The Grace of Giving

June 26, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

If you develop a strength in one area, it's a lot easier to translate it to another area. People who get free in the area of giving are able to allow that grace to flow over into other areas. Giving is an avenue for grace to abound. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt4

June 26, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

If you develop a strength in one area, it's a lot easier to translate it to another area. People who get free in the area of giving are able to allow that grace to flow over into other areas. Giving is an avenue for grace to abound. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, CORE CULTURE–the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com/CoreCulture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt3--It's Not Your Money

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

Giving is one of the tools that God uses to drive the world out of us. Our money is not ours; it’s His. Therefore, what we do with it is up to Him. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, Core Culture, the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com backslash core culture. 

The Strategy of Generosity, pt3

June 19, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

Giving is one of the tools that God uses to drive the world out of us. Our money is not ours; it’s His. Therefore, what we do with it is up to Him. You can order Pastor Keith’s latest book, Core Culture, the tremendous strategy of generosity that launched the church by visiting NRPastors.com backslash core culture. 

The Strategy of Generosity, pt2--Why the Macedonians

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MB

Out of the Macedonian church came an emergence of generosity. No one gave at a greater cost. That was the core culture of the Macedonian church. They were givers. What a heritage we have. This should be the core culture of the church. The understanding of generosity is what caused the church to multiply. God wants us to be givers. Let’s be more like the Macedonian church.

The Strategy of Generosity, pt2

June 12, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MB

Out of the Macedonian church came an emergence of generosity. No one gave at a greater cost. That was the core culture of the Macedonian church. They were givers. What a heritage we have. This should be the core culture of the church. The understanding of generosity is what caused the church to multiply. God wants us to be givers. Let’s be more like the Macedonian church.

The Strategy of Generosity, pt1

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

One of the concepts of Kingdom finances is looking at the mission rather than the need. As we put the mission first, there is a godly contentment that comes. God does not want to raise up need-meeters; He wants to raise up givers. If you are not free to be a giver, you will never be satisfied or content. You can order Keith’s newest book, Core Culture: the Tremendous Strategy of Generosity that Launched the Church, at NRPastors.com/coreculture

The Strategy of Generosity, pt1--Core Culture

June 05, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

One of the concepts of Kingdom finances is looking at the mission rather than the need. As we put the mission first, there is a godly contentment that comes. God does not want to raise up need-meeters; He wants to raise up givers. If you are not free to be a giver, you will never be satisfied or content. You can order Keith’s newest book, Core Culture: the Tremendous Strategy of Generosity that Launched the Church, at NRPastors.com/coreculture

Keeping Your Heart

May 29, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

You can’t be offense-proof, but you can be offense-smart. Offense is the cheese in the trap. Don’t let the enemy pull the string. Learn to forgive quickly and move on. Be a leader who lives offense-smart.

A Healthy Heart

May 22, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Don’t let people’s problems become your problems. When you do this, you lose your objectivity. When you hold on to offense, you are allowing someone else’s sin to dictate the flow of your heart and ultimately your obedience to the Lord. We are in the forgiving business. The fragrance of forgiveness is what helps keep our hearts healthy.