How shall we sing the Lord’s song in this strange land? Like the Israelites in Babylon called out in Psalms 137, we are also called to be God’s people in a time that is foreign and seemingly distant from its Creator. Together we explore the changing world we live in and how Church leaders can navigate these unknown territories. Hear from leaders around the Christian world, gathering insight on how they are breaking through the noise and navigating ministry in this strange land.
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How shall we sing the Lord’s song in this strange land? Like the Israelites in Babylon called out in Psalms 137, we are also called to be God’s people in a time that is foreign and seemingly distant from its Creator. Together we explore the changing world we live in and how Church leaders can navigate these unknown territories. Hear from leaders around the Christian world, gathering insight on how they are breaking through the noise and navigating ministry in this strange land.
Is Catholic Mass a Means of Evangelization? With Father Elsbett
This Strange Land
1 hour 33 minutes 34 seconds
7 months ago
Is Catholic Mass a Means of Evangelization? With Father Elsbett
In this episode of This Strange Land, Father Elsbett from Vienna shares insights on rebuilding ministry, making Mass meaningful, and evangelizing in today’s culture. He discusses relational evangelization, reaching young people, and shifting worldviews, offering wisdom on leading with vision and adapting to a changing spiritual landscape.
TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Introducing Father Elsbett1:35 – The first steps to seeing fruit in a diocese10:15 – If the ministry in Vienna burnt down, how would Fr. rebuild?17:52 – Father’s unique ministry 29:00 – Should Mass be a sensational and emotional experience? 33:30 – What does Mass in Father’s community look like? 40:44 – Pushback to Father’s methods 45:10 – New ideas for bringing the Gospel to the new culture 48:34 – Relationship as the first point in evangelization 53:20 – The best methods for reaching young people 58:24 – Is Mass a means for evangelization? 1:07:00 – How does worldview shifting occur? 1:11:00 – Why communicating your vision to your people matters 1:14:00 – The missional nature of giving 1:17:00 – The evangelistic opportunity of Ash Wednesday 1:20:00 – Old school atheism isn’t in anymore 1:25:00 – Encouragement from Father Elsbett
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES"There’s never a hopeless situation for a Christian." – Father Elsbett"God is so great that even out of great evil, He can bring about great good. That doesn’t make evil good, it just makes God great." – Father Elsbett
MENTIONED Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication by Andy StanleyPreaching on Purpose: A Divine Renovation Handbook for Communicating the Gospel Today by Divine RenovationThe Alpha CourseStart with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon SinekRebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter by Michael White and Tom Corcoran
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This Strange Land
How shall we sing the Lord’s song in this strange land? Like the Israelites in Babylon called out in Psalms 137, we are also called to be God’s people in a time that is foreign and seemingly distant from its Creator. Together we explore the changing world we live in and how Church leaders can navigate these unknown territories. Hear from leaders around the Christian world, gathering insight on how they are breaking through the noise and navigating ministry in this strange land.
