Ministry Leaders Anonymous

What do we do when we suspect that ministry is not possible. Even the best ministry leader may be damaged by a situation because of the toxicity of their surroundings. In ministry there are certain things that you need in order to be successful that not everyone receives. But what is the difference between needing to get out of ministry or getting out of a parish? Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)   Hosts: Chris Bartlett and Matthew RiceProducer: A

This week Matt and Chris dive into an important conversation regarding the Church in today's world, navigating the tough topic of LGBTQ. We often wrestle with how to work with people who identify with these life styles but even more often is this community not able to find a place in the Church.   Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!     Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)   Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)  

Are we avoiding conflict? Uhhhh yes. Also did we title this video using the word uncomfy just to make you uncomfy...absolutely. As difficult and awkward as it is being confrontational when conflict arises, the situation will be better on the other side.Thanks to Alyssa for co-hosting this weeks show! Check out her Podcast with Father Ryan Higdon Everyday Catholics at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-catholics/id1038676967?mt=2Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Mi

Here we go with another variety show! This week Chris and Matt brave a list of topics from consistency, routine, the need for bringing in outside speakers to your youth night, and more! Listen in to understand Chris' and Matt's brains a little better! Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)

We all experience phases in our life when either sad experiences surround us personally or someone near us. But as ministry leaders we need to find a way to minister through these times, whether that be asking for prayers in the community or delegating some of your tasks. Listen this week as Matt and Chris discuss the role of sadness in ministry. Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)

Sacramental Prep is dying in the Catholic Church but what are we doing to try and save it? Last week Bart Schuchts shared with us how the Holy Spirit gives us the same graces that the apostles received at Pentacost. If we receive such BEAUTIFUL graces why is it something that is so often just a "checked box" moment for so many of our youth. Join in on this week's conversation as Matt and Chris dive into the problems with sacramental prep.   Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!   Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/)Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze M

Did you know that through the sacrament of confirmation that we receive the SAME graces that the apostles received when the Holy Spirit came down on them on Pentacost?! This week guest host Bart Schuchts shares some incredible things that every Catholic should know before gettin confirmed! A big thank you to Bart for coming on to the show!Contact Bart by going to this link and noting to forward the message to Bart Schuchts: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/contact-us/ JPII Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.co

We all have areas that we need to seek to improve. It is important to review the work that has been in the past so that you can learn for the future. In this week's episode Matt and Chris talk about their experiences when reviewing MLA's content from past 10 months. But we need your help to improve this podcast! Please join in the conversation and let us know how you think we can improve. Who should be a guest host? What topic do you want to hear about next? Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org) Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/) Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a pr

With the recent unveiling of the clergy members who were credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor, we believe that this is one of the most important topics we could talk about this week. With victims, families, and the church in need of healing, we are very lucky to have guest host Allen Hebert on the podcast. Allen is a survivor of clerical sexual abuse but desires for healing to take place with all victims of abuse, their families, and the church (both the laity and the leaders). Please listen this week as Allen shares his story with us. We would like to give a special thank you to Allen Hebert for coming on the show this week and sharing his story with us. If you would like to get into contact with him you can email him at allen@yourholyfamily.org or allen@abuseoftrust.org. yourholyfmaily.org: Their "ministry is [an] attempt to “be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope” (1 Peter 3:15) and to not only provide other families some practical advice on how to

Everyone has an escape route when they get stressed out. Listen this week as Chris and Matt discuss there vices when they get stressed out. How do you cope with stress? Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org) Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/) Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)

Having a consistent prayer life is a must as a ministry leader (both for your own personal relationship with Christ and to be an effective leader) but we all mess up sometimes. Listen in this week as Matt talks about his drought of prayer over the Christmas break and how to plan better for the next holiday coming up. Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org) Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/) Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)

It is important to be able to reach the youth where they are, and in today's culture that place is on the internet. Listen this week as Chris talks with Anthony Gerhart, Director of Communication and Media at the Pines Catholic Camp, to find out how he became a digital missionary. Also listen in to discover why it is so important to be a positive digital presence for our youth.   To find free online templates for posters, social media posts, booklets, and so much more heck out Canva: canva.com   Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)!   Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org)   Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/)   Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast)   Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/m

In this week's episode Matt and Chris talk about the importance of strength focused leadership! God did not make you a jack or Jill of all trades, He made us fiercely unique and there is something that you can do that no one else can! Listen in and find out the importance of finding your strengths! Living Your Strengths by Albert Winseman: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Your-Strengths-God-Given-Community/dp/1595620028/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545345528&sr=8-1&keywords=living+your+strengths Gallup Strengths Finder: https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org) Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/) Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join t

Compensation in ministry. Are we fairly compensated for what we do, what are our values, how did we get to where we are, and how can we fix it?Join in the discussion as Chris and Matt dive into the importance of parishes having a budget baseline for their programs. Project YM "Catholic Youth Ministry Salary Survey": https://projectym.com/catholic-youth-ministry-salary-survey/ Thanks to ALOB (http://a-lob.com/) for letting us use his song, Strong God (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strong-god/1291068295?i=1291068305), from the album No Match for Love (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-match-for-love/1291068295)! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org (mailto:mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org) Support MLA on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mlapodcast/) Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mlapodcast) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablazeyouth.org)

The world has become increasingly isolated even while technology connect us. Nowhere is this more true than in the lives of young people. This week, Matt has brought on Dan Driver from NET Ministries to talk about the crucial need for adults in every parish to connect with young people and potentially save their lives. If you would like to reach Dan Driver, then you can email him here. Learn more about NET Ministries at netusa.org Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries

How can you invest in yourself and support your ministry during the holidays? That's what Chris & Matt tackle on this episode of Ministry Leaders Anonymous. Obviously Advent & Christmas are high points in the Christian calendar, but sometimes we don't give it our proper attention because there's so many other things we must get done. Take the time, and take care of yourself & your volunteers this winter. Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries

What is the purpose & mission of your parish or community? Is there a specific way that your parish is working towards being better Christians? These are the bricks of impact architecture, and Jason Deuterman joins Matt & Chris to discuss how our parishes are demanded by God to be better. Jason is the Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Dallas and can be reached at jdeuterman@cathdal.org Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries

Are you looking for a fresh start in 2019? Maybe you're looking for your first ministry job? This week, Matt & Chris dive even deeper into what to look for when looking for a job in ministry and how to set yourself up for success right from the beginning. Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries

Could you pick out the disciple in a line up of Catholics? Well Marcel LeJeune joins Matt & Chris this week to talk about the objective & subjective signs of discipleship on a parish-level as well as practical strategies to creating powerful disciples in the leadership of your community. Marcel is the president & founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples. He is the author of three books and has contributed to several others. His articles have been published in many national Catholic magazines, newspapers, and websites. He is a regular guest on EWTN radio and Relevant Radio. He has also been featured on EWTN Television. His book, "Cleansed: A Catholic Guide to Freedom From Porn" was a 1st place winner in the Catholic Press Association's book awards. Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a prod

That's right. Put away your cookies & baked goods. Get those spaghetti noodles away from that sauce. Chris & Matt are here to tell you about the death of fundraising, but also introduce you to fundraising much more effective child, supportraising! How would your ministry change if you were able to communicate your vision to benefactors who could directly enable it? This week, we talk about the importance of of dreaming big because our God is abundant. Thanks to ALOB for letting us use his song, Strong God, from the album No Match for Love! Email us your thoughts! mlapodcast@ablazeyouth.org Support MLA on Patreon Follow MLA on Twitter Join the Discussion on Facebook Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries