Ministry Leaders Anonymous

Ministry Leaders Anonymous hosted by Matt Rice & Chris Bartlett

About the show

Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a podcast produced by Ablaze Ministries hosted by Matt Rice & Chris Bartlett. Matt & Chris have over 40 years experience working & leading in ministry. They want to take the experience & skills they have developed over decades and offer them to ministry leaders everywhere. The work of ministry leaders, whether it is a youth minister, a director of religious education, a volunteer coordinator, or an unpaid retreat director, is a powerful and sometimes lonely mission. Ministry Leaders Anonymous is here to remind you that you are not alone, as well as to provide a moment of sanity during a busy week of ministry.

Matt & Chris have just about seen it all, and they are ready to dive into & bring to light the hurts, hopes, & hungers of all ministry leaders. Ministry Leaders Anonymous will feature topics important to maintaining physical, spiritual, & mental health. They will discuss habits & proven successes for all kinds of ministries, as well as inviting insightful guests who bring important discussions & expertise.

Ultimately, Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a place for all ministry leaders to find laughter, support, & community. Come join us every Thursday at your nearest podcatcher

Episodes

  • Episode 141: Unexpected Fruits

    January 21st, 2021  |  28 mins 39 secs

    Matt went to the wedding of a former Ablaze missionary and it made him realize how much unexpected fruit there is from working in ministry. He and Chris chat about how we often miss out on what God is doing around us as we focus on the task at hand.  

  • Episode 140: Chris is Excited, Taylor is Sad

    January 14th, 2021  |  29 mins 55 secs

    Taylor Schroll joins Chris to talk about a huge win for Catholics that gives Chris a ton of hope and made Taylor sad. They discuss discouragement and rallying around things that spark interest in faith for people.  

  • Episode 139: WWCOMD (What Would Chris or Matt Do)

    January 7th, 2021  |  32 mins 27 secs

    In a fun new concept, Chris and Matt share strange ministry scenarios that they may or may not have been in themselves(they definitely were) and ask what the other would do in the situation. Not only do you get to hear some of the wildest moments from ...

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    Episode 138: The Entrepreneurial Ministry Leader w/Joe Klinker

    December 31st, 2020  |  34 mins 21 secs

    The founder of Tiny Saints joins the show to share the wonderful story that led to everyone's favorite Confirmation gifts. He and Chris also discuss how ministry leaders can learn from entrepreneurs to tackle new challenges with creativity.

  • Episode 137: Lead One Chapter Ahead

    December 17th, 2020  |  27 mins 5 secs

    This week, Chris and Matt discuss leading from one chapter ahead. We know ministry can get hectic(especially this year) and we can often get behind. This conversation reminds us that we only need to be one step ahead of those we are leading. Also,

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    Episode 136: Shifting to the Apostolic Age w/Dr. Scott Cleveland

    December 10th, 2020  |  37 mins 27 secs

    In October, Chris and Matt discussed the book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" in a two part series. That's how much they love this book and how important it is for ministry leaders. This week, they brought in the expert, Dr.

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    Episode 135: Over Invest w/Matt Regitz

    December 3rd, 2020  |  28 mins 2 secs

    Matt Regitz is a powerhouse parish ministry. He shares what he's learned from his 20+ years of experience and coaching other ministry leaders. He also shares about the shift in focus to the domestic church in a post-pandemic world.  

  • Episode 134: Cast a Smaller Net

    November 19th, 2020  |  32 mins 36 secs

    The Great Commission can be daunting. We know that we are called to make disciples of all people and often cast our nets so wide to catch them all that it doesn't catch many. It's not working. Chris and Matt talk through aiming our shots a little bette...

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    Episode 133: The Crisis of Innovation in the Church

    November 12th, 2020  |  33 mins 5 secs

    The guys are joined by Jason Shanks from OSV to talk about their efforts in innovation in how we do ministry. They are answering the call of the New Evangelization and want to help you in that endeavor as well. Find out more at https://www.osvchallenge.

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    Episode 132: Bruce Lee, Master Evangelist w/Jared Zimmerer

    November 5th, 2020  |  36 mins 26 secs

    Jared Zimmerer from Word on Fire joins the show to share how Bruce Lee was a master evangelist and what we can learn from his methods to better invite people into a life of faith. There are distinctions made between evangelization and catechesis and al...

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    Episode 131: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission | Part 2

    October 29th, 2020  |  26 mins 40 secs

    Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nxtlvlmin) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablaze.us)

  • Episode 130: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission | Part 1

    October 22nd, 2020  |  29 mins 48 secs

    Follow MLA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nxtlvlmin) Join the Discussion on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mlapodcast/) Ministry Leaders Anonymous is a production of Ablaze Ministries (ablaze.us)  

  • Episode 129: Interview with Laura Sobiech: Mother of Zach who's life inspired the new Disney+ movie "Clouds"

    October 15th, 2020  |  31 mins 41 secs

    Matt and Chris had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Sobiech. She is the mother of Zach who's life and example while battling cancer inspired the world. The movie "Clouds" based on his life releases on Disney+ this week! In the interview,

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    Episode 128: Key Changes for the Post-Quarantine Church

    October 8th, 2020  |  30 mins 41 secs

    Matt and Chris discuss a new book by Thom Rainer about how we can be best equipped and prepared to thrive post-quarantine in our ministries. "The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Co...

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    Episode 127: Best Practices for Leading Volunteers w/Michael Marchand

    October 1st, 2020  |  29 mins 11 secs

    Michael Marchand of ProjectYM joins the show to share his best practices on getting the best volunteers you can and retaining them. From interviews to placement to mentorship to matching gifts, he lays out the perfect plan for serving your volunteers t...

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    Episode 126: The Art of Play in Ministry w/Tony Vasinda

    September 24th, 2020  |  39 mins 2 secs

    Tony Vasinda joins the guys to discuss the art of play in ministry. Going beyond just games, they share best practices in bringing joy and a new way of learning through playful actions and activities. Everyone shares they're big wins and greatest failu...