From the high-stakes world of the NFL to a powerful encounter with the Father’s love, Bart Schuchts’ journey is one of profound transformation. Sitting in an NFL locker room at the edge of his lifelong dream, Bart cried out to God—and God answered in a way that would forever change his life. A former Florida State University football player, Bart had walked away from God and the Church during his college years. But when his NFL dream came to an end, he experienced a life-altering revelation of the Father’s love. This encounter redirected his path entirely, launching him into a mission to ignite hearts and renew faith across the country.
Today, Bart is a national Catholic speaker, traveling across the country to share the healing and transformative love of God. Through parish missions, conferences, and retreats, he has helped thousands experience deeper intimacy with the Father and step into their identity and mission in Christ.
Bart is the founder of Church on Fire ministries and has been involved with the John Paul II Healing Center since its beginning, presenting alongside his brother Dr. Bob Schuchts and Sr. Miriam James Heidland. His message calls the Church to live fully into her 2,000-year legacy and to become all She is meant to be.
Bart is married to Brooke, and together they have four children: Hannah, Gabrielle, Kailey, and Joshua. As one pastor put it, "Bart is one of the most passionate men for God that I know… His heart is for people to live into the fullness of who they are called to be."
Keynote Talks
1. Encountering the Father’s Love - A deeply personal testimony tracing Bart’s journey from a college athlete who walked away from God, to a powerful encounter with the Father’s love that radically transformed his life. It’s a story of redemption, identity, and calling that invites listeners into their own encounter with God.
2. Forgiveness & Redemption - Bart shares the raw and redemptive story of forgiving his father, who left when Bart was just 5 years old. This talk unveils the healing power of forgiveness—not just for Bart, but for his entire family—demonstrating how God redeems what was broken.
3. Lion In The Ocean - Through the lens of personal crisis during the 2008 mortgage collapse, Bart recounts how losing his job led him to discover his voice, identity, and mission. This talk inspires people to find their God-given roar amidst life’s storms.
4. Take Back (1 Samuel 30) - A bold message rooted in the story of David at Ziklag, calling people to reclaim what the enemy has stolen in their lives—hope, identity, purpose, and freedom. It’s a call to spiritual warfare with a victorious heart. 5. Fullness of Confirmation An awakening to the true meaning of the Sacrament of Confirmation, often misunderstood or underlived. Bart invites the audience into an experience of the Baptism of Fire and the power that comes with fully living in the Holy Spirit.
Live Event Series
Church on Fire Mission (3 nights, 3 talks) A parish renewal event designed to awaken hearts, stir faith, and reignite mission. Each night builds on the last, leading participants into a life-changing encounter with God the Father and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Men on Fire (Friday–Saturday) A powerful men’s retreat designed to awaken masculine identity rooted in Christ. Includes 4 talks over two days focusing on sonship, spiritual authority, healing, and mission. Men leave equipped and ignited.
Campus on Fire (3 nights, 3 talks) A mission tailored for college campuses to awaken young adults to their identity, destiny, and authority in Christ. Each night challenges and inspires students to step into a life of radical faith.
Day of Equipping (4 sessions) A one-day intensive of practical formation in living the mission of Jesus - teaching and participation. Inspiration & Vision – The "why" behind mission. Fullness of Confirmation – Experiencing the Baptism of Fire. Hearing God – Learning to listen to His voice, with ample practice and activity. Steps for Healing – Tools to walk in personal and ministerial healing.
Online Events
Hearts on Fire Intensive - A virtual experience of prayer, and encounter. Participants are led into deep intimacy with God from their own home, through guided sessions focused on the fire of the Holy Spirit and the Father’s love.
I AM Fire (Group Prayer Ministry Training) - An online training for groups, learning how to minister by following the lead of the Holy Spirit. Equips people to pray for emotional, spiritual and physical healing.
Dreaming With God (1-on-1 Journey) - A personalized mentoring journey into desire and purpose. This intimate experience helps individuals discover what God has placed in their heart and how to walk it out in faith.
JPII Healing Center Events (with Dr. Bob Schuchts & Sr. Miriam James Heidland)
Healing the Whole Person - A flagship retreat combining theology, psychology, and spiritual healing. Bart shares personal witness and helps lead participants through deep healing experiences alongside a trusted team.
Holy Desire (for Priests) - A sacred gathering for priests exploring the deeper desires of the priestly heart and healing from wounds that hinder ministry. Bart helps guide through prayer, encounter, movie clips, and transformation.
I AM Prayer Ministry Training - Training for those called to healing ministry. Bart joins in equipping others to pray with insight, compassion, and power. Day of Equipping (as part of Healing the Whole Person week) An added one-day event during the retreat week that focuses on living out the healing received—empowering participants to carry it forward in their own lives and ministries.
