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The development of digital technology has brought significant changes to various aspects of life, including the dissemination of Islamic preaching. Social media and digital platforms have become the primary sources for young people to access Islamic information, whether from credible sources or unreliable ones. On one hand, digital preaching presents a great opportunity to convey Islamic teachings in a more creative and innovative way through various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and podcasts. However, on the other hand, challenges also arise, such as the spread of inaccurate information and difficulties in distinguishing valid sources. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach to understand the experiences of young people in accessing digital preaching and how they maintain their Islamic identity in the digital era. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with Muslim youth who actively engage with digital preaching, as well as literature reviews of various related studies. The findings indicate that digital preaching has a positive impact on enhancing young people’s understanding of Islam, particularly when presented in a manner that aligns with their characteristics. However, challenges remain in filtering accurate information and dealing with the broader influence of the digital world. This article discusses the effectiveness of digital preaching in shaping the Islamic identity of young people, the challenges involved, and the strategies that can be applied to make preaching more relevant and effective in guiding the younger Muslim generation. This study is expected to contribute to the development of more adaptive preaching strategies in the digital era.

Christian leadership is a calling given to all Christians, and it is especially relevant for youth as the next generation. Young people have great potential within themselves, both to lead themselves and others. Therefore, developing leadership in youth is crucial, and this must be done with the right strategies. The primary focus in this development is to emphasize the characteristics of a Christian leader that youth must possess, so they can grow into leaders who are not only competent but also reflect Christ-like values in their lives. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of leaders that the Christian youth must possess and the appropriate strategies for developing their leadership potential. The method used in this study is qualitative with a literature review, in order to gain a deeper understanding of Christian leadership concepts among youth. As the successors of both the church and society, youth must have leadership qualities that begin with leading themselves. This personal leadership will form a strong foundation for young people to answer God’s calling to lead others. The characteristics of a Christian leader that youth must possess include humility, integrity, love, and responsibility. Facing the complex challenges of today’s world, it is essential for youth to have a strong commitment to Christian values, so they are not easily swayed by worldly influences. The church plays a crucial role in guiding and directing youth to understand God's calling, as well as in developing leadership that aligns with Christ’s teachings. With the right development strategies and support from the church, Christian youth can become good leaders. They will be able to make a positive impact in society and reflect the nature of Christ, becoming role models in their daily lives.

This article discusses the social guidance program carried out by adolescent victims of domestic violence with the aim of increasing their self-confidence at Putra Utama Children's Home 3. In empowering these adolescents, PSAA Putra Utama creates a social guidance program, in which there are various approaches, including daily assistance, positive reinforcement, individual counseling, and skills training. The type of approach in this research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The results of the study revealed that the social guidance program carried out by PSAA Putra Utama 3 can improve. increase adolescents' self-confidence, which is reflected in progress in social interaction, personal motivation, and life goal setting. The adolescents showed significant improvements in adaptability and living a better social life. However, another thing that must be improved is regarding the indicators of the success of empowerment, PSAA Putra Utama 3 has not fulfilled having specific indicators to systematically evaluate the program. This research provides an overall picture of the success of the program and shows the need for the development of evaluation indicators to ensure the empowerment program can be further optimized.  

This study investigates the impact of toxic parenting on the mental health of late adolescents in Benda Baru, South Tangerang. The background of this research is rooted in the increasing number of adolescent mental health issues linked to unhealthy parenting practices, including excessive control, verbal abuse, physical violence, criticism, and neglect. The study aims to analyze the underlying causes of toxic parenting from the perspectives of adolescents, parents, and other family members, as well as to identify its psychological, social, and behavioral consequences. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving late adolescents aged 18–22, their parents, siblings, and key community informants. The findings indicate that toxic parenting often originates from intergenerational trauma, unresolved stress, and socio-cultural pressures, leading parents to adopt coercive and destructive parenting strategies. These practices contribute to significant mental health problems among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulties in social adaptation, and tendencies toward self-harm. The study underscores the importance of preventive efforts through parenting education, psychosocial support at the community level, and the development of youth-friendly mental health services. The implications suggest that multi-sector collaboration involving families, schools, community leaders, and local government is essential to create a supportive environment that can break the cycle of toxic parenting and promote adolescent well-being.

Rapid technological developments in the Society 5.0 era have had a significant impact on the character and personality of the younger generation. Ease of access to information and interaction in cyberspace has the potential to cause the younger generation to lose their identity and fall into negative behavior. Strengthening self-concept is crucial in facing this challenge. This research aims to strengthen students' self-concept as an effort to develop personality and build positive character in the Society 5.0 era. This research involved 50 students from various organizations at Muhammadiyah University Kendal Batang. The method used is a socialization workshop with a self-project approach, where students are asked to make a wish list and determine their priority scale. Evaluation is carried out through surveys to measure understanding of self-concept before and after the activity. The survey results showed an increase in students' understanding of self-concept after participating in the activity. Students become better able to recognize themselves, determine goals, and develop plans to achieve their goals. Apart from that, this activity also increases students' self-confidence and motivation. Strengthening self-concept through socialization workshop activities has proven effective in developing student personalities in the Society 5.0 era. Strengthening self-concept helps students build positive character, increase self-confidence, and develop the ability to determine life goals and develop plans to achieve them.

In the era of Digital Society 5.0, the development of information and communication technology has had a significant impact on daily life, including in the field of education. Christian education has become an important component in the character formation of adolescents, particularly within the youth fellowship of the Evangelical Protestant Church in the Archipelago (GPIN) Bukit Asam. Parents play a central role in teaching religious values to their children, which will shape their character and morality amid the challenges of the digital era. This research will discuss how parents teach and implement Christian education for the character formation of adolescents at GPIN Bukit Asam, as well as the challenges and strategies faced in the digital context. The findings of this study contribute to understanding the role of parents in applying Christian education for the character formation of GPIN Bukit Asam adolescents in the 5.0 era.

Selo Village in Boyolali Regency is a center for dairy cattle farming and is also developing as a tourist village. However, most local residents still sell raw milk to middlemen without applying marketing strategies or product innovation. This community service activity aimed to provide education on the importance of dairy product marketing and to introduce innovative ideas based on local potential. The methods used included preliminary observation, open interviews, focus group discussions, interactive counseling, and evaluation through questionnaires and reflection. The activity involved 15 participants, including dairy farmers, homestay operators, café owners, and local youth. The results showed increased participant understanding of marketing strategies, tourism market opportunities, and the potential for milk processing. Most participants expressed interest in further training and began formulating product ideas such as yogurt, ice cream, and pasteurized milk. This program not only improved marketing literacy but also built motivation and collective awareness to develop independent businesses based on the village’s potential. Thus, the activity served as an initial step in promoting sustainable rural economic development.

Community Service activities by the Yehezkiel group targeting Catholic students at SDI Lamanabi through religious character development activities need to be conducted in this digital era.This is important because students are trapped in the digital era and live far from religious activities, such as being less involved in spiritual activities, having an indifferent attitude, being lazy in studying, lacking discipline, not participating in prayers and youth activities, and showing a lack of politeness in social interactions. This activity aims to enhance the character of students at SDI Lamanabi, Paroki Waiklibang in the digital era through religious character education development activities. The method used in this community service activity is a training method through the provision of materials, question and answer sessions, and participation. This activity was conducted on November 15-17, 2024. The result of this activity is the awareness among the students at SDI Lamanabi-Tanjung Bunga to embody religious values or character in their lives amidst the advancement of digital technology. The result of this service certainly makes the students at SDI Lamanabi engage in religious activities to enhance their religious character in the digital era.

This study aims to evaluate the Youth Potential Development policy implemented by the Youth and Sports Office (DISPORA) of Surabaya in enhancing youth participation and the quality of sports among young people. In this research, the researcher employs Dunn's (2003) policy evaluation theory, which consists of six criteria: effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and appropriateness. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach, and the data collected comes from interviews, documentation, and field observations related to the implementation of this policy. The findings indicate that the implemented policy has successfully increased youth participation in sports, with an increase of approximately 70% from the initial target. However, regarding the quality of sports performance, this policy faces challenges related to limited facilities and insufficient training, which hinder optimal achievement of performance. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that although DISPORA Surabaya has succeeded in increasing youth sports participation, the quality of sports performance still requires more attention, particularly in strengthening facilities and enhancing ongoing training. Additionally, there are several challenges that need to be addressed, such as the lack of adequate data, disparities in youth participation from different socio-economic backgrounds, and insufficient coordination among related agencies. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that DISPORA Surabaya improve the data collection and information processing systems to be more integrated, design more inclusive policies for diverse youth segments, and strengthen coordination among related agencies to ensure that the policy is implemented more effectively and efficiently.

Youth are an important resource for church development, but youth face challenges in maintaining a balance between spiritual and material life, where behavioral changes are influenced by the environment, technology, and lack of involvement in church services. The purpose of this article study is to analyze how youth behavior changes: analysis of Kurt Lewin's theory in the context of youth activity in the church.  The method used is a literature study by using scientific literature as a data collection tool. Each data that has been collected will be analyzed reductively through information filtering, organizing, and summarizing the discussion.The research results show that,ChangeThe behavior experienced by Christian Youth affects their activeness in church service. The behavioral theory offered by Kurt Lewin is a solution to analyze behavioral changes in Christian youth. The three stages of behavioral theory in answering this problem areUnfreezingnamely the factors causing changes in the behavior of Christian Youth, including the environment, social media, family and church; Change (Movement) namely the strategy used to overcome changes in the behavior of Christian Youth, includingThe church can involve young people in various aspects of service, the church can provide a special forum for young people to develop their leadership, empowerment can be done through the involvement of young people in social services that are directly related to the community, the church can utilize social media and technology as a means to involve young people in service; Refreezing is an effort to implement strategies for Christian Youth, including instilling a good understanding of ethics and continuing to be in a positive community.

Hydroponic Cultivation and Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) is an innovation that supports food security. The Community Service Program in Getas Village, Kendal Regency, Central Java, aims to improve agricultural land use through sustainable management and development of medicinal plants. The target of this program is for farmer groups and youth organizations. These activities include counseling, establishment of hydroponic houses, training, mentoring, monitoring, collaboration between the government and educational institutions, and evaluation and feedback. This program has succeeded in achieving several achievements, namely increasing knowledge, increasing skills, increasing production, and changing behavior.

This study aims to explore the urgency of Islamic economics education and its introduction to the younger generation as a means of supporting the growth of a sharia-based economy. In the global context, sharia-based business practices are increasingly accepted, even among non-Muslim communities, highlighting the importance of strengthening Islamic economic education as the foundation for developing competent human resources. This research employs a literature review approach to analyze the relevance of Islamic economics in addressing the shortcomings of conventional economic systems, which often fail to ensure societal welfare. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating Islamic economics into the education curriculum from an early age to foster comprehensive understanding. Additionally, it highlights the government's role in enhancing regulations and providing support for the development of the sharia financial industry.

Adolescent character is an important aspect of education which functions to form a good personality, such as discipline, responsibility and empathy. This article examines the process of character formation in an educational context with a focus on the role of the church and family environment. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this research involves observing the church environment. interviews with youth counselors and surveys of teenagers. The results show that a conducive environment and active parental involvement significantly influence adolescent character development.

This study aims to develop a Learning Management System (LMS) for kepalangmerahan management education in the Indonesian Red Cross Youth at SMK Wiworotomo Purwokerto The methodology employed is the Knowledge Management System Life Cycle (KMSLC) with the Meyer and Zack cycle approach, along with the spiral knowledge model by Nonaka and Takeuchi. Network infrastructure involves the internet, wireless access points, and private internet networks. Hardware and software include android devices with browser applications. Resource and data identification is carried out through discussions, interviews, and data entry, utilizing sources from PMR trainers, the Indonesian Red Cross website, and scholarly literature. The Knowledge Management (KM) team consists of PMR trainers, LMS developers, administrators, and PMR members. The system is implemented using WordPress and the TutorLMS plugin, with verification and validation testing conducted through black box testing. The research results demonstrate the successful development of the kepalangmerahan management education LMS in PMR SMK Wiworotomo Purwokerto, with a specific focus on disaster management education materials. This study contributes to improving effective learning access within PMR.

This research discusses the role and strategy of the Indonesian Mosque Youth Communication Agency, abbreviated as (BKPRMI), in improving human resources (HR) for mosque youth in Medan City. BKPRMI is present as a youth organization that focuses on da'wah training, education, economics and character development for the young generation in the mosque environment. This research aims to identify BKPRMI programs, the challenges faced, and solutions in their implementation. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach through interviews and literature studies. The research results show that BKPRMI's strategic programs include da'wah management training, faith strengthening studies, economic empowerment, fostering sakinah families, and community health strengthening activities. The main challenges faced by BKPRMI are low youth participation, limited support from mosque administrators, and resistance from the community. However, the solution taken is to approach teenagers through activities that suit their interests and build collaboration with related parties. This research recommends increasing synergy between BKPRMI, the government and the community to strengthen the success of the program.  

This research aims to explore the role of the Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum in improving the spirituality of youth in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, this study involved in-depth interviews with teachers, students and practitioners of Christian Religious Education to obtain a holistic perspective regarding the influence of the curriculum on the formation of the spirituality of the younger generation. The research results show that the PAK curriculum has an important role in instilling moral values, strengthening faith, and forming the character of Christian youth. The implementation of a relevant and contextual curriculum allows young people to understand and appreciate religious teachings more deeply, so as to improve the quality of their relationships with God and each other. This research also found that there are challenges in implementing a curriculum that is able to adapt to current developments and technology without ignoring the substance of spirituality. Therefore, the success of the PAK curriculum in increasing youth spirituality is highly dependent on the active involvement of educators and educational institutions in creating an environment that supports learning that is holistic and relevant to the spiritual needs of today's youth.

This research aims to examine and research usually includes several important sections that explain the topic of discussion or research. This abstract begins with an explanation of the background of the problem: The role of youth in the church and their role as the next generation. They have great potential to vitalize church ministries and realize the mission of the church around the world. However, often this potential is not well developed due to a lack of proper guidance.Next, the abstract provides an explanation of the purpose of the discussion or research. To help church youth discover, develop, and utilize their potential in church ministry and community life, the author attempts to create an effective coaching strategy. This strategy is intended to form youth who are not only intellectually skilled but also spiritually, emotionally, and socially mature. It often contains several important components that explain the Abstract and ends with a conclusion that emphasizes how important youth development is as part of church ministry. A church that is able to develop the potential of the younger generation has a positive effect on society as a whole. This abstract emphasizes that successful coaching strategies rely heavily on cooperation between church leaders, families, and the church community in creating an environment that supports overall growth.

This research aims to explore the role of the Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum in improving the spirituality of youth in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, this study involved in-depth interviews with teachers, students and practitioners of Christian Religious Education to obtain a holistic perspective regarding the influence of the curriculum on the formation of the spirituality of the younger generation. The research results show that the PAK curriculum has an important role in instilling moral values, strengthening faith, and forming the character of Christian youth. The implementation of a relevant and contextual curriculum allows young people to understand and appreciate religious teachings more deeply, so as to improve the quality of their relationships with God and each other. This research also found that there are challenges in implementing a curriculum that is able to adapt to current developments and technology without ignoring the substance of spirituality. Therefore, the success of the PAK curriculum in increasing youth spirituality is highly dependent on the active involvement of educators and educational institutions in creating an environment that supports learning that is holistic and relevant to the spiritual needs of today's youth.

Teenagers today are filled with a number of rapid technological changes and developments. From a financial perspective, teenagers at this stage have a growing ability to understand the principles of saving and spending money, not only the basics, but also long-term goals. The three main areas that parents should focus on are income, savings, and responsible spending (shopping or investment). Problems that often occur in society (including teenagers) are such as wasteful living (lifestyle), online loan debt, and being trapped in online gambling. The emergence of several entertainment venues, cafes, and angkringan makes spending difficult for teenagers to control. The methods used in this service are lectures, simulations, discussions and questions and answers regarding the usefulness and benefits of understanding financial literacy. The results of this service show the different nature and patterns of financial management of teenagers requiring presentation patterns that need to be adjusted. In the implementation of the activity, there were participants (some) who were more enthusiastic or serious about this series of training. Presenters (speakers) require the application of andragogy model learning. This model is intended so that the presenter (material provider) and participants are not bored, comfortable in communicating and feedback appears quickly. In the future, training or workshops will be more directed to more technical or specific, for example capital market investment, mutual funds or other investment models.

In general, the definition of sport is a person's physical and psychological activity which aims to maintain and improve the quality of health. Sport is very important for human life. The reason is, regular exercise has a positive impact on physical development. Not only does it have a positive impact on a person's physical development, but it also has an impact on their mental development. This effect increases the efficiency of the body's organs, normalizes blood circulation, breathing and digestion. One of the efforts to find out how much public awareness there is about sports is that the Tangerang City Government, through the Youth and Sports Department, is carrying out a derivative program from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, namely socializing the Sports Development Index related to where this program can be a benchmark for how fit the people of Tangerang City are. The implementation will be held on November 21 2024, which will coincide in the Cisadane Building Hall, Tangerang City.