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Divorce is a reality that occurs in the church with various complex causal factors ranging from economic problems, domestic violence, infidelity, quarrels and several other causes. Divorce causes deep emotional wounds and various deviant behaviors in both children and their parents. Children become sensitive individuals, easily angered, depressed and even have suicidal tendencies. This research was conducted at five GBIs located in West Jakarta. The research sources were five people from teenagers to adults whose parents were divorced. This type of research is field research and the author uses qualitative methods. The research results show that divorce is indiscriminate, it can happen to congregations and servants of God. The divorce that occurred in five GBIs gave rise to complex deviant behavior such as LGBT and suicidal thoughts. The author's findings show that the problem of parental divorce does not cause children to abandon their worship as much as 80% of respondents and only 20% have a major impact. Meanwhile, at school, there was no visible decline in children's grades. As many as 80% of respondents showed good enthusiasm for learning and achieving achievements at school. The remaining 20% ​​of their learning achievement decreased. From this analysis it can be concluded that the impact of divorce on children's worship and school grades is very small.

The role of a father is crucial in a family for the emotional health of Generation Z children. However, the phenomenon occurring, particularly in the JKI Anugerah Allah church in Sidoarjo, has not been adequately controlled. The aim of this paper is to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of the quality of the father-child relationship and the significance of the church's involvement in supporting it. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. In certain cases, during Sunday School services, some children, especially boys, still appear indifferent to the activities and show little respect for the Sunday School teachers. Therefore, it is essential for the church and family to collaborate in taking appropriate actions for the emotional well-being of children in the future.

This community service activity was conducted at the Catholic Church of Santu Petrus Pariti, Kupang Regency, involving 124 participants for blood type examinations and 69 participants for blood pressure and glucose level tests. The event began with a retreat by the Medical Laboratory Technology students aimed at raising community awareness about health. A positive response was observed through the enthusiasm of the community, who actively asked questions, indicating that they gained new knowledge related to health examinations. In blood type examinations conducted at TK Santa Maria Pariti and SEKAMI, it was found that among 18 female and 22 male children, 5 participants had blood type A, 15 had blood type B, 17 had blood type O, and 1 had blood type AB. Additionally, glucose level tests revealed that 4 participants had normal glucose levels, while 65 had abnormal levels. Blood pressure tests among the elderly showed 16 with abnormal readings and 53 with normal readings. The examination results provided an initial overview of the health status of the local community, highlighting variations in blood types, glucose levels, and blood pressure conditions. This activity is expected to enhance awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups among the community.

This study focuses on the involvement of the Church in interpreting pluralism in Indonesia. This article describes the efforts of the Catholic Church in addressing diversity in Indonesia through two different but complementary research approaches: quantitative method using questionnaires and qualitative method involving literature review. The quantitative approach involves data collection through questionnaires distributed to various members of the Catholic Church. The numerical data generated from the questionnaires are then statistically analyzed to identify patterns, preferences, and common views related to the synodality and diakonia of the Church. Meanwhile, the qualitative approach involves in-depth analysis through literature study, encompassing an understanding of the concepts of synodality and diakonia of the Church, as well as a review of literature relevant to the Indonesian context. This article aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the role of the Catholic Church in addressing differences and promoting unity in the multicultural context of Indonesia. Thus, this article is expected to make a valuable contribution to the understanding and discussion of the challenges and potential of the synodality and diakonia of the Church in unifying diversity in Indonesia.

In this era of globalization, women as leaders are not only in the secular world. Women's leadership in the spiritual world has emerged, one of which is when a woman is appointed as a pastor. To become a good leader, you can prepare yourself by learning about leadership. However, there are also those who have not had the chance to learn about leadership but have been appointed as leaders. This happens when a pastor's wife is suddenly appointed as a church leader in urgent conditions due to the death of her husband. This case was experienced by several pastors of the JKI Synod of the Semarang Regional Coordination as pastors replacing their husbands who died. In this study, the author aims to find out when a leadership transition occurs, is the pastor's wife ready to lead? How does the congregation respond to the transition of leadership from husband to pastor's wife? When the transition occurs, is there progress or decline in terms of the number of congregations, church management systems. In this study, the author uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Where the author collects data by interviewing participants as a source of information. In addition to interviews, literature related to leadership is also used. Thus, it is expected that the results of this study can provide a solution when there is a transition of leadership in the church, the wife is ready to shepherd by having leadership skills so that it will not cause problems when someone accepts the transition of leadership and can be applied in Christian leadership

Liquor (Sopi) is a drink that contains alcohol which is fermented from brown sugar or granulated sugar and the roots of the herb are mixed together and then distilled. If consumed excessively it will cause bad things to both physical and spiritual health. Alcohol can also make someone lose consciousness because they consume too much. Apart from that, behavior and thinking are chaotic, causing commotion or quarrels which result in victims. This is part of the abuse of alcoholic drinks among local congregations and continues to increase from year to year. Community members in the city of Kupang have a habit of consuming alcoholic drinks every day and also at large events such as traditional events, weddings, Christmas and New Year. The church is here to provide solutions or directions to the congregation not to consume alcoholic drinks.

Liquor (Sopi) is a drink that contains alcohol which is fermented from brown sugar or granulated sugar and the roots of the herb are mixed together and then distilled. If consumed excessively it will cause bad things to both physical and spiritual health. Alcohol can also make someone lose consciousness because they consume too much. Apart from that, behavior and thinking are chaotic, causing commotion or quarrels which result in victims. This is part of the abuse of alcoholic drinks among local congregations and continues to increase from year to year. Community members in the city of Kupang have a habit of consuming alcoholic drinks every day and also at large events such as traditional events, weddings, Christmas and New Year. The church is here to provide solutions or directions to the congregation not to consume alcoholic drinks.

This research is motivated by the leadership of the wife of a pastor whose husband died in continuing the transition of service as pastor of the congregation. After the death of the husband who was the church pastor, the duties and responsibilities of church ministry were automatically assigned to the wife as the continuing pastor. After being approved as continuing pastor, the wife will play a very important role, her role will be the same as the previous pastor, carrying out congregational pastoral services such as pulpit service, embracing, guiding, nurturing, serving and leading as well as building relationships with congregation members and servants. The differences in leadership of wives whose husbands die will be directly visible when carrying out their duties and responsibilities as pastors of the congregation which will have an impact on the effectiveness of the ministry. Therefore this research takes the topic “duties and responsibilitities of a pastor’s wife whose husband dies on the effectiveness of services at the muliorejo gospel spreading church”. With the aim of the research to determine and analyze the transition of duties of a pastor's wife whose husband died on the effectiveness of service at the muliorejo gospel spreading church and to find out and analyze the responsibilities of a pastor's wife whose husband has died regarding the effectiveness of the ministry at the muliorejo gospel spreading church. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods, the data obtained in this research used an interview approach and recorded conversations via cellphone recordings with 12 informants. The conclusion obtained from this research is that there was a change in duties experienced by the wife of a shepherd whose husband died, this change was due to a change in duties with a different position status. From previously only being a companion to her husband who was the pastor of the congregation, she has now become a continuing pastor because of her husband's death. With the task that the mother shepherd received as continuing shepherd at the muliorejo gospel spreading church making him a person who is full of love, has a high caring nature, is firm in leading and practicing a holy life so as to support the effectiveness of ministry in the church. The leadership responsibility of a pastor's wife whose husband has died directly contributes to the effectiveness of the ministry at the muliorejo gospel spreading church. The effectiveness of the service that occurs at the muliorejo gospel spreading church is carrying out physical construction of the church, experiencing an increase in the number of souls, increasing church activity programs and opening a new church branch which will be ratified on May 5, 2024.  

In “Harmony of Philosophy, Religion, and Ecology: Understanding the Message of Scripture as the Church's Mission in Protecting Nature according to Mark 16:15,” the importance of the relationship between religious doctrine, philosophical ideas, and environmental conservation initiatives is highlighted. Thus, Mark 16:15, which commands us to preach the Gospel to all creatures, could be interpreted as an appeal to protect God's creation, including the environment. In light of the current ecological catastrophe, philosophy offers an ethical framework that allows us to consider our obligations to nature. Meanwhile, religion—especially the teachings contained in the Holy Bible—emphasizes the spiritual call to care for creation. As an important institution in society, the Church's goals must include environmental management. The Church can inspire its members to apply ecological ideals to everyday life by upholding this duty. The Church can play a leading role in nature protection by taking concrete steps and educating the public about the value of ecology in a faith-filled life. Given the urgent need to overcome current environmental problems, harmony between philosophy, religion and ecology not only deepens

The purpose of this study was to determine the meaning of the new creation in the reading of 2 Corinthians 5:17 through the understanding of the BNKP Tobasa congregation and how they interpret the spiritual change in their daily lives. The method used in this study is the reader response criticism method, which emphasizes the active role of the reader or congregation in shaping the understanding of the Bible text. This study involved eight members of the BNKP Tobasa Balige congregation as informants, consisting of various backgrounds and ages. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews to explore how each individual interprets the concept of the new creation as a change that includes the renewal of the heart, mindset, and attitude of life guided by the Holy Spirit. They view the new creation as a process of transformation that brings someone out of an old life full of sin to a new life in Christ. However, even though there is a good theological understanding, it was also found that there is still a gap between understanding and application in daily life. Some congregations have not fully displayed the character and behavior that reflect life as a new creation both in relationships between fellow congregations and in their attitudes towards life of faith. This emphasizes the importance of ongoing formation in the congregation, especially to deepen their understanding of the meaning of the new creation and how it should be realized in real action.

This study aims to determine the relationship between youth worship systems and faith growth in GKO Pematang Tembesu and to explain how youth worship systems can increase youth faith in GKO. This study is based on the youth worship system carried out by the church, it can be seen that faith is not growing well in adolescents, as seen from poor behavior and lack of responsiveness in following every worship service carried out by GKO. Of course, this is something that really needs to be considered in order to create a strong and God-fearing youth faith. In this study, the researcher used a descriptive inferential method with a quantitative approach, the data obtained through observation, interviews, questionnaires (questionnaires) and documentation. Data is obtained and data processing is carried out in order to obtain the desired results. The population of this study was all GKO adolescents totaling 30 people. This study was carried out by the author at the Oikumene Christian Church, Pematang Tembesu, Jambi and was carried out from November 2023 to January 2024.The results of the questionnaire from the respondents were processed and compiled and tabulated in a table according to the items submitted. To find out the Pearson Product Moment, the rxy value is obtained = 0.666. And with r table 0.308308, it can be said that there is a positive and significant relationship between worship order and faith growth in GKO Pematang Tembesu. With a significant p = 0.000 <0.050, the hypothesis of the study is that there is a positive relationship between worship order and faith growth. This means that based on the research, the hypothesis in this study is accepted. The determinant coefficient (r2) of the relationship between variable x and variable y is r2 = 0.443, this shows that worship order is related to faith growth by 44.3%.

Krisis ekologis di Kalimantan Tengah ditandai oleh deforestasi, ekspansi perkebunan monokultur, serta penambangan ilegal yang berdampak serius terhadap lingkungan dan kehidupan masyarakat adat Dayak. Situasi ini menuntut respons yang tidak hanya bersifat teknis, tetapi juga teologis dan kultural. Artikel ini menawarkan pembacaan baru terhadap Handep Hapakat prinsip hidup komunal masyarakat Dayak sebagai praksis ekologi integral dan model ekopastoral kontekstual dalam terang ajaran Gereja Katolik, khususnya ensiklik Laudato Si’. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan orientasi hermeneutika teologis-kultural melalui studi kepustakaan terhadap literatur budaya Dayak, dokumen Gereja, dan kajian ekoteologi kontemporer. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Handep Hapakat tidak sekadar merupakan konstruksi sosial, melainkan praksis spiritual-ekologis yang menegaskan relasi harmonis antara manusia, komunitas, alam, dan Sang Pencipta. Nilai kebersamaan, tanggung jawab kolektif, dan musyawarah yang terkandung di dalamnya sejalan dengan visi ekologi integral yang menghubungkan dimensi ekologis, sosial, budaya, dan spiritual secara utuh. Artikel ini menegaskan bahwa integrasi Handep Hapakat dalam karya pastoral Gereja memiliki potensi transformatif dalam membangun kesadaran ekologis, memperkuat inkulturasi iman, serta mendorong keterlibatan komunitas dalam merawat rumah bersama secara berkelanjutan.

This research aims to find out good vocal training techniques for singing for worship leaders by applying articulatory vocal techniques. Articulated vocal technique is the pronunciation of the words in the song lyrics clearly and correctly so that the message and meaning of the song being sung can be heard clearly to the listener. The method used in this research stage is descriptive qualitative method. The stages of research on the application of vocal articulation techniques carried out include observation, interviews and documentation. The objects of this research were five worship leaders at GMI Sukarame Baru Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara. In the implementation process, researchers held six meetings providing material and singing practice according to correct vocal technique. In this research process, the worship leader practiced articulation repeatedly singing the song "The Beauty of Teduh Time" with examples and practice provided by the researcher during the research, so that in the end the worship leader could understand the material presented by the researcher. The results of this research show that the application of articulatory vocal techniques can improve the singing ability of praise leaders at GMI Sukarame Baru Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara so that the pronunciation of the words in the song lyrics can be heard clearly when leading praise. Based on this research, the author suggests that GMI Sukarame Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara Baru continue to develop vocal technique training for worship leaders so that the quality and ability of singing increases.    

This research aims to determine singing techniques in ama choir (men's choir) starting from body posture, breathing, articulation, phrasing and intonation. This research focuses on the application of vocal intonation techniques with the aim of improving singing ability so that you can reach the high and low notes in songs. The method used in this research stage is descriptive qualitative method. The research stages carried out in collecting data were: observation, documentation, video and interviews. The object of this research is the members of the Judika choir at HKBP Nagasaribu IV, totaling 25 people, divided into tenor one, 8 people, tenor two, 7 people, bass one, 5 people, and bass two, 5 people. In the implementation process, researchers held six meetings providing material and singing practice according to correct vocal technique. The results of this research show that the application of intonation techniques in the Judika choir greatly influences and improves the quality of the choir's singing, where members of the Judika choir are more relaxed and relaxed in reaching the high and low notes of the song being sung. Based on this research, it is recommended that you continue to sing using correct intonation so that the quality of the choir increases and can become an example for other ama (men's choirs).    

The purpose of this research is to find out game techniques mangenet on the traditional Sulim Batak Toba instrument to accompany the song BE.683 "Di AdopanMu Jesus" at HKBP Bahalbatu I. Sulim is a traditional Batak Toba musical instrument, Sulim is made from bamboo, the Sulim instrument is blown from the side or is called a side blown flute. The Sulim instrument has been widely used in church services, especially in the HKBP Bahalbati I church. The Sulim instrument has been used to accompany worship services. especially in accompanying the song from BE .683 "In Your Adopan Jesus. This song is played at a larghetto tempo with a tempo of 65 BPM. This song was created by Hugo Nyberg in 1873 with the title "For jesus milda ogon" which was later translated into Toba Batak language by Rev. J.A.U. Doloksaribu and Rev. MV. Simajuntak. Meanwhile, the technique used in performing this song is the mangenet technique with the Sulim Batak Toba instrument. In this technique, the researcher combines the trial, slur, crescendo, descrecendo techniques to produce the mangenet playing technique on the sulim instrument and then the author combines this technique with the ambush or blowing technique, breathing technique, fingering technique and holding the sulim instrument.

The aim of this research is to find out how the song "Nang Ro Pe Haba-haba I" is arranged using the concept of using the Sibelius application and to increase the insight of the writer and especially church musicians who are learning to deepen the principles of arrangement. Arrangement is the activity of rewriting an existing piece of music or work to use an instrument or voice in harmony or addition to the original work, which is made to beautify the work. Currently, musicians, including church musicians, also arrange current church songs. The young musicians dared to create something new in their musical performance by arranging the church song by adding a variety of creative accompaniments. This arrangement refers to a church music arrangement taken from the song Buku Ende HKBP No. 741 “Nang Ro Pe Haba-haba I”. This song is played with a Moderato tempo or around 104 BPM. This song was created by Vernon J. Charlesworth with the title The Lord's Our Rock, in Him we hide which was later translated into Indonesian Batak by Bonaria Hutabarat. Meanwhile, the form of arrangement presented leads to mixed ensemble music playing using the music application, namely Sibelius. The Sibelius application is a music application that is used to create song scores, arrange songs and there are several other features to make it easier for musicians to express their works. In this research, the author used the Sibelius application to arrange church songs to accompany worship. This research was conducted at the HKBP Siabal Abal Ressort Sipahutar church with the aim of motivating the church music players to be more enthusiastic in accompanying worship at the church. The author presents the results of the arrangement using audio-visual media.  

This research aims to describe and analyze the role of digital media as a supporter of Church mission services. Digital media is utilized as one of the facilities for church services and digital media is also a challenge for every church. An optimistic attitude is a real attitude that needs to be instilled and carried out by every church as an effort to improve and achieve service goals and quality. Descriptive qualitative method is a research method through literature research used by the author in conducting research. Literature studies are used by the author as a target to provide a sense of awarness and optimism for the progress of media in the world and the church in seeing and making an opportunity not a threat. The results of the discussion and research provide input to a pastor and every congregational leader in a church regarding what things must be improved and improved optimally to utilize digital media that is and continues to develop in supporting church services and spreading the gospel throughout the world.

This paper explores the future of work in Catholic social teaching from the encyclical Mater et Magistra to Laudato Si, with an emphasis on the development of key social documents. This paper underlines that the Church's social teaching does not aim at scientific analysis or technical solutions about work, but rather at placing the dignity and rights of workers at the center of work issues. The Atoin Meto tribe also has a deep view of work, which is reflected in the rice and corn creation myth in which Uis Neno, the Lord of the Heavens, gave plant seeds to humans. This article was studied using qualitative methods with a case study approach to the work culture of the Atoin Meto tribe and literature study. The research results present that agricultural culture is closely connected to religious cults, focusing rituals on corn and rice. Humans are presented as co-creators in their work culture, emphasizing the spiritual dimension of farming work. The unique thing is, in the culture of farming work, Atoin Meto not only build contact with nature in silence, they build communication with Uis Neno, the Lord of Heaven in and through ritual language.

Gerakan Oikumene atau ekumenisme memiliki peranan penting dalam upaya menyatukan berbagai denominasi gereja Kristen, terutama dalam konteks pemahaman Alkitab. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana konsep Oikumene dipahami dan diimplementasikan berdasarkan ajaran Alkitab, serta dampaknya terhadap kesatuan umat Kristiani. Metode yang digunakan adalah literature review, yang melibatkan pengumpulan dan analisis berbagai sumber literatur terkait Oikumene, ekumenisme, dan pemahaman Alkitab tentang kesatuan gereja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Oikumene tidak hanya fokus pada kesatuan doktrin, tetapi juga menekankan nilai-nilai moderasi beragama yang berlandaskan pada kasih dan penghormatan terhadap perbedaan. Dialog ekumenis yang konstruktif dan kerja sama lintas denominasi menjadi kunci dalam mengatasi perpecahan dan memperkuat persatuan gereja. Selain itu, implementasi Oikumene di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi, seperti STAKPN Sentani, terbukti efektif dalam menciptakan harmonisasi dan kebersamaan di antara mahasiswa dari berbagai latar belakang gereja. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa Oikumene dalam pemahaman Alkitab dapat menjadi sarana efektif untuk mewujudkan kesatuan gereja yang harmonis dan inklusif, sekaligus memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap perdamaian dan keharmonisan masyarakat luas.

Ecclesiology, also known as church doctrine, is a field in Christian theology that examines the character, structure, mission, and role of the church as a religious institution. The study of ecclesiology highlights the relationship between the church and God, its people, and the world, and examines how the church plays a role in salvation and ministry. Aspects discussed in ecclesiology include the origins of the church, authority and hierarchy, sacraments, and the church’s obligations in evangelization. Apart from that, this doctrine also underlines the importance of unity, holiness and social responsibility of the church amidst the challenges of the times. Through ecclesiology, the church affirms its identity as a community of believers called to carry out a divine mission in the world.