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This study is a descriptive qualitative study that aims to describe sexual education provided by parents at Taman Firdaus Christian Kindergarten, Balige, North Sumatra. Data were obtained through direct interviews with the Principal, teachers, and several parents. The results showed that teachers and parents at Taman Firdaus Christian Kindergarten had provided basic teaching about the physical differences between boys and girls. However, an explanation of the genitals and their names had not been given because it was considered inappropriate for the age of the children. The main focus of teaching was on norms of politeness and privacy, although a comprehensive understanding of sexuality had not been achieved. Understanding of boundaries and privacy was taught by emphasizing the importance of maintaining privacy, such as not showing genitals to the opposite sex and maintaining physical distance. However, there were challenges such as the limitations of school policies in separating boys' and girls' toilets. The use of appropriate language in sexual education has been carried out well, although consistency in the school environment and at home needs to be improved. Parental involvement in children's sexual education is considered important, but there are obstacles in the form of parental discomfort in discussing sexuality topics with their children at home. The descriptive approach in this qualitative study aims to describe in detail the events, phenomena, and social situations that are the focus of the study. Analysis is carried out by giving meaning, interpreting, and comparing the data obtained to gain a deep understanding of the subject being studied.

Adolescents are an age group that is vulnerable to social conflict due to emotional immaturity and the search for self-identity. Amidst the increasing cases of violence and intolerance among adolescents, Christian Religious Education (PAK) has strategic potential in forming peaceful characters and constructive conflict resolution skills. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through an in-depth literature review of various literature and scientific journals from the last five to ten years. The results of the study indicate that PAK plays a role in internalizing the values ​​of love, forgiveness, tolerance, and justice that are relevant to building a culture of peace. In addition, PAK also contributes to forming a healthy social identity among adolescents, strengthening multicultural awareness, and providing skills in resolving conflicts non-violently. The instillation of these values ​​is carried out through a holistic approach that includes cognitive, affective, and practical learning. Christian Religious Education not only forms religious understanding, but also plays a role as a means of social transformation amidst the complex reality of conflict. Thus, PAK can be an important element in efforts to prevent conflict and form a young generation with a peaceful personality.  These findings are expected to be the basis for developing a curriculum and practice of Christian education that is more responsive to the social challenges faced by today's youth.

This abstract discusses the characteristics of the true church according to Christian views, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to the Word of God as the primary foundation. The true church is a community that faithfully proclaims the Gospel of Christ purely, without addition or subtraction from the teachings of the Bible. This faithfulness serves as the basis for the church’s existence as the living body of Christ, functioning to spread salvation to all people. Besides faithfulness to the Word, the proper administration of the sacraments is also an important characteristic of the true church. Sacraments such as baptism and the Lord’s Supper are conducted according to Christ’s commands and serve as means of grace that strengthen the faith of the congregation. The spiritual discipline practiced within the church maintains the holiness of the members and encourages repentance and restoration, so that the community continues to live in truth and love. Unity and holiness reflect the church’s calling to live in love and truth, while the apostolic nature shows its adherence to the teachings of the apostles. Catholicity affirms that the true church is universal and transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.

One branch of Christian theology is Christology which focuses on the study of Jesus Christ. Specifically, it talks about who Jesus Christ is, His nature as God and man (Divine nature and human nature), His position, His presence as a savior, reconciler, redeemer of human sins and talks about the teachings of Christ that are useful in everyday life for Christians. Studying Christology, increases knowledge and also knows His teachings that function to help face life's challenges. Christology is not just a religious study but is useful for strengthening faith, increasing hope, and improving the spiritual life of Christians. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach through literature study. This research concluded that by studying Christology and the teachings of Christ, as Christians we can emulate what Christ taught such as love and forgiveness, sacrifice and service and behavior in life.  

Instilling a Christian leadership spirit since adolescence can have a very important influence on the Christian environment or life both in non-Christian environments Christian leadership can also shape a person’s individual character and instill Christian values in the surrounding environment, thus providing a good example for fellow christians both in non-Christian enviroments Christians leadership is not only about how potential leaders can lead others but must also be able to lead themselves in today’s digital era this article discusses the improtance of instilling a christian leadership spirit since adolescence in the current digital era through a holistic approach, so that each individual can lead themselves before leading others and can provide Khristian values in everyday life the method used in this study is a literature study that examines literature in the process of colleting opinions from various literature analyses of other sources that are in accordanc with the topic of research of study from the study show that instilling a Christian leadership spirit can be applied through our spiritual actibities, our spiritual awakening such as prayer, worship or other fellowship in conclusion, instilling a Christians leadership since adolescence in the current digital era can help someone to shape their character and can bring themselves to be an example of Christ for their environment.

Service-based leadership is a leadership approach that prioritizes devotion to others as the center of a leader's function. In the Christian view, this model is rooted in the example set by Jesus Christ who came to serve, not to be served (Mark 10:45). The concept of servant leadership emphasizes values such as simplicity, love, sacrifice, and moral responsibility towards those being led. This study aims to explore how servant leadership influences and shapes the formulation of vision and mission in the context of Christian organizations or ministries. Vision and mission not only function as strategic guidelines, but also reflect the calling and obedience to God's will. A Christian leader who adopts the principle of servant leadership will create a vision that focuses on the common good, spiritual growth, and empowerment of community members. Meanwhile, the mission is designed to manifest the love of Christ in real terms through actions and programs that have a broad impact. In this context, sensitivity to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, integrity in leadership, and the ability to motivate and support the development of others are needed. This study concludes that servant leadership from a Christian perspective not only functions well in organizations, but also strengthens the spirituality and unity of the body of Christ. Therefore, the formulation of the vision and mission resulting from the principle of serving not only reflects the direction, but also becomes a testimony of faith that lives in the community. Thus, servant leadership becomes a strong foundation in building a Christian organization that is relevant, impactful, and oriented towards the values of the kingdom of God, and is able to answer the challenges of the times with love, exemplary behavior, and sincere devotion and glorify God in service.

A Christian Religious Education teacher is a leader who never knows what it means to be tired in any situation where a teacher wants to make his students succeed in achieving a desired goal, of course the goal in question is good, such as achieving an ideal. Teachers as producers of a generation of great leaders are educated by great teachers, teachers must instill leadership values ​​for their students, both from material or direct practice in scouting extracurricular activities and so on. PAK teachers are a very noble and important profession in forming a generation that can lead the nation and state in the future, a teacher does not only act as a teacher, but also as a leader who can be a role model for his students. Leadership remains the most important part of human life, leaders are identical to teachers, when he learns from great people then he has the potential to become a great leader. Therefore, the role of PAK teachers is very important in order to produce a generation of leaders, especially in Indonesia, teachers must be prosperous so that they focus on teaching and educating their students. Teachers must focus on teaching and becoming great leaders among their students.

Critical thinking skills are fundamental to everyday life and academics, allowing individuals to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and draw evidence-based conclusions. In the context of Christian Religious Education (PAK), critical thinking also has a theological dimension, where reason, as a divine gift, is renewed through Christ to understand divine truth and love God. Given this urgency, this study aims to explore how the implementation of the Team Based Learning (TBL) Model can improve the critical thinking skills of PAK students. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method through literature study, collecting and analyzing data from various journal articles and books. The results show that the TBL structure includes individual preparation, team discussion (IRAT/GRAT), problem-based concept application, and peer feedback and evaluation systematically encourage high-level cognitive processes. In conclusion, TBL has proven effective in improving the critical thinking skills of PAK students, while deepening their understanding of the material and their religious competence.

This research examines the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in the spiritual growth and ministry of contemporary Christians, considering that many have not actively experienced His involvement, resulting in low spiritual quality. Its objective is to re-examine the Holy Spirit's influence for a clearer understanding. Employing a qualitative library research method with textual analysis of the Bible and theological literature (hermeneutics), this study finds that the Holy Spirit is a divine person actively guiding, transforming character, and serving as Creator, Reconciler, and Redeemer. The Pentecost event demonstrates initial empowerment. Spiritual gifts are an expression of His role, which, though debated, function to equip ministry, strengthen community, and facilitate evangelism. The Holy Spirit is also a source of character transformation and empowerment for mission. Baptism in the Holy Spirit becomes a moment of life change and sanctification. The implication is that a clear understanding and open attitude towards the Holy Spirit are essential for unity, church growth, and glorifying Christ.

This article discusses the implementation of the Caring Class program (Kelas Peduli) as a means of cultivating responsibility among elementary school students. The program is carried out through daily routines such as rotating clasroom duties, journaling, weekly class discussions, and positive reinforvement. A descriptive qualitative method with a participatory approach was used, involving both teachers and students in value hanituation. The results indicate that this program enhances students’awarenes of personal and sosial responsibility, strengthens discipline, and fosterscommunication and colaboration within the classroom community. Therefore , Kelas Peduli can be considered a best practice model for character aducation in elementary schools.

This paper aims to explore and integrate three disciplines—philosophy, history, and biology—in order to strengthen and clarify the rational foundation of the Christian faith. Using a qualitative approach, the author examines the contributions of philosophy in formulating rational arguments for the existence of God, the historical connections in the development of the early church, and the accuracy of biblical narratives based on archaeological findings. Biology, particularly through the complex structure of DNA and the order found in living systems, is also viewed as evidence of a divine design underlying all of creation. Through the synthesis of these three disciplines, this article asserts that the Christian faith is not in conflict with reason and science but can be defended logically and scientifically. Thinkers such as Plantinga and Craig demonstrate how philosophical arguments and historical data support the validity of faith, while scientists like Francis Collins show how science can deepen our understanding of God's greatness. This integration is intended as a constructive response to the challenges of modernity and as a foundation for Christians to maintain a firm, intelligent, and relevant faith in the midst of changing times.

Hypertriglyceridemia is a metabolic condition characterized by elevated triglyceride levels in the blood and is closely related to cardiovascular risk and metabolic syndrome. Routine blood tests play an important role in detecting unnoticed lipid disorders, especially in individuals without clinical symptoms. Triglyceride screening was performed on 91 adult participants using the point-of-care testing (POCT) method. Education was provided through leaflets containing information on lifestyle and dietary patterns that affect triglyceride levels. The results were classified and analyzed to identify risk distribution and as a basis for health education. The mean triglyceride level of participants was 137.8 ± 77.1 mg/dL (range 45–463 mg/dL). Most participants showed values ​​within the normal range, but individuals with very high levels were found, indicating hidden metabolic risks that require clinical attention. Early detection of triglyceride levels accompanied by education based on examination results is a strategic step in preventing hypertriglyceridemia. Community intervention through education and the formation of healthy habits contributes to controlling the risk of non-communicable diseases in the adult population.

The purpose of this research is to determine the significant positive influence of the role-playing learning model on the learning engagement of Christian Religious Education and Character Education among eleventh-grade students at SMA N 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 academic year. The method used in this study is quantitative research, and the type of research is a pre-experimental design in the form of a "one group pretest-posttest." The population consists of all eleventh-grade students at SMA N 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 academic year who are Protestant Christians, totaling 265 students across 8 classes, with a sample size of 30 students selected from class XI-C using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a closed positive questionnaire consisting of 30 items. The results of the data analysis indicate that there is a significant positive influence of the role-playing learning model on the learning engagement of Christian Religious Education and Character Education among eleventh-grade students at SMA N 1 Sipoholon in the 2024/2025 academic year. 1) Test requirements analysis: a) the test for the expected relationship is proven with a significant test resulting in thitung > ttabel (α=0.05; dk=n-1=29) which is 9.381 > 2.042 thus indicating a significant effect between variable X and variable Y. b) correlation test results in rxy = 0.845 > rtabel (α = 0.05; ik = 95%; n = 30) which is 0.361. c) regression determination coefficient test (r2) = 71.4%. 2) Effect test: regression equation test results in the regression equation Y = 73.40 + 0.15X. Therefore, H0 is rejected and Ha, which states that there is a positive and significant effect of the role-playing learning model on the learning activity of Christian Religious Education and Moral Education for XI grade students at SMA N 1 Sipoholon in the Academic Year 2024/2025, is accepted

This study explores the effectiveness of using Wordwall as a learning medium to enhance students’ motivation in Christian Religious Education at SMAN 5 Palangka Raya. Employing a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest design, the research involved 66 tenth-grade students divided into two groups: the experimental group using Wordwall and the control group using PowerPoint. Data were collected through a motivation questionnaire, and statistical analysis was conducted using t-tests with SPSS version 27. The findings revealed a significant increase in motivation within the experimental group, with average scores rising from 93.73 to 122.39 (p < 0.05). In contrast, the control group showed only a modest increase from 86.76 to 91.70. The mean difference of 20.697 between the two groups underscores the superior effectiveness of Wordwall in fostering student engagement and learning enthusiasm.

This study explores the personal competencies of Christian leaders in the church context. Using a qualitative approach through literature review, this research analyzes biblical texts and related literature to understand the values and principles underlying effective Christian leadership. The primary focus of this research is on the characteristics of leaders that reflect Christ’s teachings, such as humility, love, and integrity. Additionally, this study discusses the challenges faced by Christian leaders in serving the congregation and how they can overcome these obstacles through spiritual development and community building. The results are expected to provide insights into best practices in leadership, as well as recommendations to strengthen faith communities and enhance the effectiveness of church ministry. By understanding Christian leadership in depth, it is hoped that better leaders can emerge, capable of inspiring and empowering congregations in carrying out the church’s mission.

The aim of this research is to find out whether the Professional Competence of Christian Religious Education Teachers has a positive influence on the Character of Class IX Students of SMP Negeri 1 Baktiraja, Humbang Haunjungan Regency, Academic Year 2023/2024. The research method used is a quantitative method with an inferential approach. The population is all 143 Protestant Christian students in Class IX of SMP Negeri 1 Baktiraja, Humbang Hasundutan Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 51 people was determined using random sampling techniques. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 36 items, namely 18 items for variable the following data: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test obtained rxy = 0.527 > rtable(=0.05,n=51) = 0.297. b) Testing a significant relationship obtained tcount= 4.340 > ttable(=0.05, dk=n-2=49)= 2.021. 2) Influence test: a) Regression equation test, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="28.09"+0.53X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 27.8%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(=0.05, dk numerator k=20, dk denominator=n-2=51-2=49) namely 18.81 > 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.    

Christian leaders in Indonesia are often faced with a complex duality of roles, where they must navigate the demands of tradition-based and consensus-based customary leadership with modern organizational expectations that emphasize efficiency and formal procedures. This gap creates significant tension in leadership practice. This research aims to (1) theoretically analyze the points of tension and potential synergies between the two leadership models, and (2) synthesize a conceptual framework containing practical strategies to harmonize the two roles. The method used in this study is qualitative with a literature review approach, which in-depth analyzes various relevant academic sources. The results of the study show that the main tension lies in differences in authority bases, decision-making processes, and value priorities. As a solution, this study formulates a navigation framework that is based on the leader's mindset as a "bridge", grounded in theological principles, and implemented through practical strategies such as acculturation and contextual communication. It is recommended that leaders equip themselves with cross-cultural competence and that theological educational institutions develop a more contextual curriculum.  

This study explores how popular culture influences Generation Z's understanding of Christian values, a generation raised in the digital age with unlimited information access. Generation Z possesses unique traits, including strong technological skills, multitasking abilities, and quick reactions to social issues. However, they also tend to be individualistic, less independent, and have limited social skills. Popular culture, heavily influenced by mass media and digital trends, significantly shapes the identity and values of Generation Z. This culture often promotes individualism, materialism, and hedonism, which conflict with Christian values like love, humility, and service. Consequently, Generation Z may struggle to understand and apply Christian values in their lives. The study employs a literature review method to gather information from various sources regarding the impact of popular culture on Generation Z's grasp of Christian values. Findings suggest that popular culture can obscure their understanding of these values, leading them to prefer spectacular and emotional spiritual experiences over a deeper understanding of doctrine. Therefore, Christian Religious Education (PAK) plays a crucial role in assisting Generation Z in comprehending and embodying Christian values. PAK must adopt relevant and engaging strategies, utilizing digital media and interactive learning methods. Additionally, it should foster critical thinking skills, enabling Generation Z to differentiate between Christian values and those that conflict with them.

Differentiated Learning in Merdeka Belajar Curriculum has become a major concern in an effort to improve student learning outcomes, especially in Christian Religious Education subjects. This article examines the strategies used in differentiated learning to achieve this goal. The research methodology involves a systematic library study approach, where information related to differentiated learning and Merdeka Belajar Curriculum is collected from various sources in the library. Analysis and synthesis of findings from various sources of information were conducted to identify strategies that are effective in improving student learning outcomes. The results highlight the importance of a differentiated approach in teaching Christian Religious Education, including the use of diverse learning methods and differentiation-based assessment. The implication of the findings is that differentiated learning can be key to creating a learning environment that is inclusive and responsive to students' individual needs. By effectively implementing differentiated learning strategies, it is expected that student learning outcomes in Christian Religious Education will improve, in accordance with the vision of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum to empower every student to reach their maximum potential.    

This research is a theological study of Job's suffering. In order to make this suffering relevant to believers, one of the books that attracts attention to be discussed is the book of Job. Job's story is still a topic of conversation to this day when someone faces suffering. Suffering can be experienced by humans, both men and women, both young and old, rich and poor, even children. Every Christian person or family must have faced tragedies in their own lives, for example death, loss of property, illness, economic crisis and ect. Job was a man who was pious, honest, feared God and shunned evil and could experience severe and extreme suffering. The goal is that Christians are motivated to persist in the faith, when suffering is unavoidable.                 Based on a theological study of the story of Job's suffering, several correct understandings of the emergence of suffering are obtained which are relevant for the lives of Christian families who experience suffering and strengthen Christian families who experience suffering. The Christian family cannot be separated from the reality of suffering and one day the Christian's faith will be tested by God. However, this suffering should make you increasingly know God and glorify Him.