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As time advances, digital technology has gradually become contaminated with Christian teenagers. Instead of digital technology helping in the process of accelerating "practical life", now it instead hinders the mind which leads to a blur of good and bad "ethical" values. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a library research approach by analyzing textbooks. Christian ethical education and its concrete implementation by parents and families play an important role in facing the challenges of advances in digital technology. The results of this research are, 1) Parents and families who educate their children with the truth of God's word, they carry out God's commands by being responsible for the gift that God has given, namely "their children". 2) Parental education which is based on God's Word, becomes an ethical alarm in teenagers, so that teenagers can wake up and be reminded to use digital technology well.

This article discusses the concept of God's truth and justice manifested in justice, truth and honesty. In this case, understanding the truth and justice of God is real and concrete in human life. The results of this study show that God's righteousness is reflected in acts of justice and honesty which have implications for human attitudes and actions horizontally, especially for believers who believe in Christ.

This research aims to analyze the importance of a growth mindset in Christian religious education as an effort to improve the quality of student learning. This research was conducted using descriptive qualitative research methods. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using several stages such as data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that education has an important role in developing children's intelligence, mindset and personality. Christian religious education teachers have the responsibility to develop students' mindsets through implementing a Growth Mindset and appropriate teaching strategies. This research concludes that developing a Growth Mindset can help students achieve better academic success and personal development. By having a growth mindset, students see challenges as opportunities to learn and develop and do not respond to them as obstacles. By having a growth mindset, students also have more self-confidence. Based on the research results, it is recommended that Christian religious education teachers continue to strengthen the application of the Growth Mindset in their teaching. In addition, further research can be conducted to observe the effectiveness of the teaching strategies used in developing a Growth Mindset in students.

The aim of this research is to find out how much positive and significant influence Teacher Pedagogical Competence has on the Learning Activeness of Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of Class IX Students at SMP Negeri 2 Muara, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The method used in this research is quantitative with inferential statistical data analysis. The population is all class IX of SMP Negeri 2 Muara, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year who are Christians, totaling 104 people and a sample of 38 people was determined, namely 35% of the total population. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire totaling 36 items, of which 16 questionnaire items were for variable at SMP Negeri 2 Muara, North Tapanuli Regency, Academic Year 2023/2024: 1) Test the analysis requirements: a) positive relationship test, obtained a value of rxy = 0.552 > rtable(=0.05,n=38) = 0.320, thus it is known that positive relationship between variable variable Y. 2) Influence test: a) Test the regression equation, obtained the regression equation Y ̂="26","01"+0.75X. b) Regression coefficient of determination test (r2) = 30.4%. 3) Test the hypothesis using the F test to obtain Fcount > Ftable=(=0.05, dk numerator k=20, dk denominator=n-2=38-2=36) namely 15.74 > 1.51. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.    

Learning effectiveness is the activeness and suitability in carrying outlearning for students and teachers as creators of this effectiveness in the learningprocess. There are many problems faced by teaching staff in delivering effectivelearning to their child participants. First, you must determine effective teachingtechniques to be taught and you must understand how to evaluate Christian religiouseducation. This certainly introduces the teacher's approach to evaluating and studentlearning outcomes.

The author concludes that a Cristian religious education teacher has an important role in shaping the character of students in the digital era. Integrating Cristian values in the currculum, discussion and reflfection can help build a moral foundation. The example set by teacher and colla boration w ith parents is also important to provide concrete examples. Supervision, guidance and literacy edukation in a literacy context also help form strong character amidst the vast and varied flow of digital information. Teaching from Cristian religious education teacher can provide a strong foundation to shape students’ character based on moral and spiritual values in the mids of the ever-growing dogital era so that students become individuals with character and responsibility and ethics in using technological tools in the digital era.

The author concludes that a Cristian religious education teacher has an important role in shaping the character of students in the digital era. Integrating Cristian values in the currculum, discussion and reflfection can help build a moral foundation. The example set by teacher and colla boration w ith parents is also important to provide concrete examples. Supervision, guidance and literacy edukation in a literacy context also help form strong character amidst the vast and varied flow of digital information. Teaching from Cristian religious education teacher can provide a strong foundation to shape students’ character based on moral and spiritual values in the mids of the ever-growing dogital era so that students become individuals with character and responsibility and ethics in using technological tools in the digital era.

The church is a living community of believers gathered by Christ into a "flock". Shepherding people in the Church has an important meaning as part of the pastoral tradition from the time of Jesus to the present. The task of shepherding comes from the mandate of Jesus himself as the Good Shepherd. Shepherding is considered important in meeting the spiritual and material needs of the people as well as maintaining togetherness and brotherhood in the Church community. Writing this article uses a descriptive qualitative approach using the library study method which is carried out by collecting various writings, both in print media, theses, articles, journals, papers, etc. that are relevant to the material discussed in this article. Furthermore, the shepherding of the people is manifested in pastoral presence, where the presence of the shepherd in the midst of the people becomes a symbol of Christ's presence and provides attention, care and love to the people. The synodal church which was revived by Pope Francis was highlighted as a movement to create a community that walks together towards salvation, with the active participation of all people and the important role of pastoral officers as representatives of Christ who guide and accompany the people. In conclusion, shepherding and pastoral presence play a vital role in guiding, maintaining and strengthening the faith and brotherhood of people in the Church community who walk together towards the salvation promised by the Father.

The church is a living community of believers gathered by Christ into a "flock". Shepherding people in the Church has an important meaning as part of the pastoral tradition from the time of Jesus to the present. The task of shepherding comes from the mandate of Jesus himself as the Good Shepherd. Shepherding is considered important in meeting the spiritual and material needs of the people as well as maintaining togetherness and brotherhood in the Church community. Writing this article uses a descriptive qualitative approach using the library study method which is carried out by collecting various writings, both in print media, theses, articles, journals, papers, etc. that are relevant to the material discussed in this article. Furthermore, the shepherding of the people is manifested in pastoral presence, where the presence of the shepherd in the midst of the people becomes a symbol of Christ's presence and provides attention, care and love to the people. The synodal church which was revived by Pope Francis was highlighted as a movement to create a community that walks together towards salvation, with the active participation of all people and the important role of pastoral officers as representatives of Christ who guide and accompany the people. In conclusion, shepherding and pastoral presence play a vital role in guiding, maintaining and strengthening the faith and brotherhood of people in the Church community who walk together towards the salvation promised by the Father.

Junior high school students are teenagers who are still growing both physically and in character. However, in the process of growth, various problems arise from teenagers in general. For example, brawls between students, skipping school, cheating, often being late for school, not doing assignments, disobedience and so on. Thus, this article aims to explain how to implement the Glasser learning model in the Christian religious education learning process as an effort to shape the personality of students at the junior high school level that reflects Christian values ​​through everyday behavior. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative research method with a library data approach which collects various data and facts sourced from previous research and has relevance to this article, then articles, books and internet media or websites that study related topics. All sources used can be academically accountable. The result of this paper is that students are able to become responsible, independent and virtuous individuals in accordance with Christian values, by accepting the Glasser learning model designed and carried out by Christian religious education teachers through the teaching and learning process.

There has been delinquency among some students at SMP Negeri 2 Sompak. Examples of student delinquency that often occur are skipping school during class hours, smoking during class hours or outside class hours, and not having responsibility for doing school work or homework given by the teacher. Therefore, Christian religious education teachers are needed to educate, teach and guide students so that acts of delinquency do not occur again. The aim of the research is to explain the importance of PAK teachers in overcoming the delinquency of Christian students at SMP Negeri 2 Sompak so that students become role models for their family, church and the Indonesian nation they love. The author uses qualitative research methods using observation, interviews, documentation and literature techniques. The results found were that if PAK teachers were more committed and responsible in dealing with the delinquency of Christian students, then Christian students would increasingly experience changes in their lives from acts of delinquency. Conclusion: Religious Education teachers who serve at SMP Negeri 2 Sompak must be committed and responsible in overcoming the delinquency of Christian students at SMP Negeri 2 Sompak so that students are able to show commendable attitudes in family, church, national and state life now and forever.

In the era of ever-growing globalization, the role of Agana Kristen education teachers as role models for students has become very crucial. This article discusses the significance of this role in shaping the character and moral values ​​of students amidst global change. PAK teachers must be pillars of integrity, morality and diversity for students, becoming inspiring examples in facing the complexity of today's challenges. This article describes key aspects of the role of PAK teachers as role models, including moral education, character formation, and instilling Christian religious values. In the era of globalization, where information is widely spread and diverse, PAK teachers have the responsibility to guide students so that they are able to understand and absorb universal values, while maintaining the integrity of local values ​​which are part of the nation's identity.

PAK teachers as individuals play an important role in improving student learning achievement. To improve learning achievement, PAK teachers must also play an active role in schools, in educating, teaching, directing and arousing students' enthusiasm for learning. Then PAK teachers should find out what causes students to be less interested in learning, thereby causing a decline in students' learning achievement. Lack of awareness of students' learning in learning: namely the lack of special attention from PAK teachers, the students' environment at school, and the students' environmental habits, so that students are still at school. The aim of writing this scientific work is to determine the role of PAK teachers in improving student learning achievement at SMP Negeri 3 Sompak. The research methodology used is qualitative, literature study, observation and interviews. Students need to improve their learning achievements, so they can get good results. To get good results in learning, the attention of PAK teachers is needed in encouraging students to study actively.

This research is an in-depth study of the important role of Christian Religion teachers' participation in the Indonesian educational context and their efforts in achieving Indonesia's Golden Vision 2045. Through qualitative methods and library studies, this research explores the impact and contribution of Christian Religion teachers to student character development as well as the implementation of Christian values in the education curriculum. The literature analysis investigated the pattern of Christian Religious teachers' participation in guiding students, emphasizing the importance of ethics and morals in the formation of the next generation. The findings from this study are expected to provide insights into how Christian Religious teachers' participation can significantly contribute to the understanding of Christian values and the achievement of the national goal of creating a just, equitable and highly competitive society by 2045. The conclusion of this article provides a holistic picture of the importance of the role of Christian Religion teachers as pillars in the development of national education in accordance with the ideals of the 2045 Golden Indonesia Vision and Mission. The practical implications of the findings of this study can assist in designing more inclusive and values-oriented education policies to achieve Indonesia's future vision.

Sex education is very important to give to students because teenagers are vulnerable to misinformation about sexuality. Students when they are teenagers definitely experience many changes and developments, both physically and biologically, therefore guidance is really needed to help them deal with various changes so that they do not experience fear and anxiety about these changes. PAK teachers have duties and responsibilities in educating, motivating, leading and evangelizing students so that they have good moral personalities. This research aims to find out how important it is for PAK teachers to provide sex education to students. Because sex education is given to students to recognize various risky sexual behaviors so that they can be avoided. Apart from that, sex education can also strengthen the personality development of students' lives. The research methodology used in this research is a qualitative methodology with an observation and interview approach. The results of the research theory found by the author are that students need appropriate information about their sex life so that they do not fall into things that are sinful, so that students can become successful people and have a good future. Conclusion: It is very important to provide sex education to students in order to equip students not to carry out any actions that are not in accordance with religious teachings and applicable norms.

This article will discuss the role of "debata" theology of calling within the context of Christian faith in Batak society, Indonesia. "Debata" theology of calling refers to the teachings and customary traditions of the Batak people that regulate the duties, responsibilities, and obligations of individuals within the community. This article will analyze how "debata" theology of calling influences the practices and perceptions of the Christian faith among the Batak community. The literature sources utilized in this article include research, books, and papers related to Christian theology and Batak culture.

The church is a community of people who believe in Christ. Christ's atonement for every believer should be a means of self-actualization that is superior in terms of character, nature, and critical thinking towards everything, so that he can live his life wisely in the midst of this world. Therefore, every believer needs to be equipped with planned, directed and continuous guidance in order to give birth to every member of the congregation who is spiritually and physically established. To achieve this noble hope, Christian education in the church is the right space to develop and guide every believer to become a people who can respond to God's call on their lives according to their talents and abilities. Therefore, the church is expected to be able to actualize its role in developing the people through Christian education. Christian education is expected to be able to provide understanding to church members so that they can use Christian education as a basis and means for forming people into members of God's kingdom, who are able to be salt and light in today's world. Christian education is a form of fertilizing the minds of believers with the Word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through a number of learning experiences carried out by the church, for all believers who are discipled to know Jesus Christ. In the study of this topic, it will be discussed as follows: a). The Nature of Christian Education in the Church; b). The Goals of Christian Education in the Church and c). Forms of Christian Education in the Church.

The diversity that exists in our country is something we need to thank Allah for because He is the one who created it. Everything that God has given is beautiful. Considering that Indonesia is a country that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, its diversity consists of race, ethnicity, culture and religion. Because of this diversity, we often encounter problems because we do not accept the existence of other tribes and religions around us. Allah fails us to be able to love each other and accept the existence of other people around us. The method used in this paper is the literature study method. The library study method is a method of searching for information from various sources that match the title of the journal being written, whether through books, journals, magazines, and also other relevant sources. Quoting information from various sources is carried out without comparing the opinions of each expert.

Christian Religious Education Teachers Play a Vital Role in Building Moral and Spiritual Values of Students. This study reveals the importance of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in instilling moral and spiritual values ​​in students at school. Using a qualitative approach, this research highlights how the teaching of religious principles by CRE teachers directly contributes to the formation of students' character. Beginning with the importance of character education in Indonesian education, especially through Christian Religious Education, the study continues by outlining interactive, contextual teaching strategies, and the role of teachers as positive examples. The research findings emphasize the effectiveness of these methods in instilling strong moral and spiritual values ​​in students, which are crucial for their character formation. This study highlights the significance of CRE teachers in character education and recommends further research to support effective teaching methods in Christian Religious Education within the school environment

The role of teachers in Christian-based character education is crucial in shaping individuals who are not only intellectually smart but also rich in values and ethics, especially amidst the challenges of globalization and rapid technological advancements. This research aims to develop teaching methodologies that can support Christian religious education teachers in their duties, specifically in designing and implementing an effective curriculum to help students understand and apply Christian values in daily life. The research method to be used is literature research, involving the collection of data related to the discussed theme from primary sources such as books, scientific journals, and others. The research findings indicate that Christian Religious Education teachers play a vital role in forming students' character to reflect the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ through the teaching of Christian values and by being models in behavior, attitude, and ethics. Effective character education requires support from a conducive learning environment, including the commitment of the school community, a curriculum that is integrated with values and ethics, visionary leadership from the school principal, and solid teamwork, despite challenges such as limited resources, lack of parental support, and apathetic attitudes from some parties.