"There are those who seek knowledge in order to serve; that is Love.” ― Bernard of Clairvaux

Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God. // Pope Saint John Paul II

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. //Saint Augustine

In quite possibly the shortest Next Level video ever- Chris covers "Renewing the Vision" and how accompaniment and vision empower youth to be leaders in the church! Have you read "Renewing the Vision"? buff.ly/2FYkxUh

Mario Costabile from Array of Hope joins the show to share they have been able to pivot during COVID with their amazing digital retreats Rise Up. He has taken what he learned from the music industry to take events to the next level. buff.ly/2Ox5i8S

This week’s go to game: small group charades! Have you used this game in your ministry? m.youtube.com/watch?v=1XMAQO…

Matt & Chris take time to check in with one another. Matt says he's become a nerd(but we've all known all along) and Chris shares big life-changing news with the world. Both share insights that are beneficial for every ministry leader. Enjoy! buff.ly/2Ox5i8S

To love everyone, including enemies, is difficult – I would say it is even an art! But an art that can be learned and improved. True love, that makes us fruitful and free, is always expansive and inclusive. This love cares, heals and does good. #GeneralAudience

The proof of love exists in the works. Where love exists, it works great things, but when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist. //Pope Saint Gregory the Great

You cannot be half a saint, you must be a whole saint or no saint at all. //St. Therese of Lisieux

Chris and Matt both share what they have learned about ministry leadership from times they were leaving ministry. Also, Matt makes funny noises and tries his best to derail Chris for 30 minutes. buff.ly/2Ox5i8S

For it is in giving that we receive. //Saint Francis of Assisi

You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. //Saint Augustine

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. buff.ly/2Ox5i8S

All in for Ablaze is this month, mark your calendars! Join us for our annual giving campaign as we seek to develop the church nationwide serving youth, their parents and ministry leaders. How are you going to be All in for Ablaze?

A sprint you don't even have to stand up for! If you were on the fence about when to make a gift to All in for Ablaze, now is the time. 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗗 until the end of the day by a generous donor! Make an impact on the church at buff.ly/34YN2Kk

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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! Listen here buff.ly/2Ox5i8S

“It is necessary that the heroic becomes daily and that the daily becomes heroic.” //Saint Zelie Martin

The guys found a new book and are REALLY diggin it! They're putting it in the category of "must read" for ministry leaders. Tune in to part 1 of this discussion on moving from Christendom to the new Apostolic Age. Listen here: buff.ly/2Ox5i8S