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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.

This research aims to determine the role of financial inclusion in increasing the income of ikat weaving MSMEs in the sub-district, determine the role of financial inclusion in the development of ikat weaving MSMEs in Nita sub-district and find out what factors hinder the management of economic potential and development of ikat-weaving MSMEs in Nita sub-district. The research used is a case study. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data, where data collection uses observation, interview and documentation study techniques. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data display, and conclusions. The results of the research show that the economic potential that can be managed and which is most prominent in Nita sub-district is the tourism potential in the form of ikat weaving. Efforts made by ikat weaving businesses to reduce unemployment are by opening employment opportunities for people who have skills in weaving.

This article describes the role of student creativity in creating innovative business opportunities. Through the exploration of creative ideas, students can be key drivers in identifying and developing untapped business opportunities. Understanding that creativity is the key to innovation, this article explains how students can apply their creative potential to create new and exciting business concepts. The focus lies on how creativity becomes a valuable resource to open doors to new opportunities, drive business growth, and make a positive contribution to the economy. By absorbing this approach, students are expected to see business opportunities as untapped fields of exploration, making creativity a catalyst for innovation in the world of entrepreneurship.

Vocational training in Indonesia is organised based on cooperation or mutual agreement between educational institutions and companies. This research highlights the unavailability of legal regulations that specifically protect vocational trainees. The lack of specific regulations causes the implementation of existing labour regulations to be limited to companies where vocational training is held. Through this normative jurisprudence research, it can be seen that the vacuum legis condition, namely the existence of a vacuum of specific legal rules, has begun to have a solution. The Indonesian government has actually started to improve the quality of human resources through vocational education and training by making three new regulations related to vocational training. There are three new regulations that have been issued, namely: Presidential Regulation No. 68 of 2033 concerning Revitalisation of Vocational Education and Vocational Training issued on 27 April 2022. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Regulation No. 5 of 2022 governing the Organisation and Working Procedures of the National Coordination Team for Revitalising Vocational Education and Vocational Training, promulgated on 14 September 2022. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Regulation No. 6 of 2022 on the National Strategy for Vocational Education and Vocational Training, also promulgated on 14 September 2022. It is expected that these regulations can be implemented to protect the individual rights of prospective workers in vocational training in Indonesia.

In this life, humans will definitely continue to learn or learn something new every day. Learning new things which are called the learning process in education. Educations is the main pillar in humans life to determine how humans develop their thinking patterns. Humans thought patterns will change and develop according to the times, taking as an example the current development of digital eras. The digital world is rapidly developing in every aspect of humans life today, long distances feel close and easy to reachs. The impact of digital developments is also felt in religious education in churches and schools. A church that lives and develops in the digital era is required to be able to follow positive currents in responding to developments in Catholic youth ministry work. This digital church ministry work includes distance or online learning in Catechesis which strives for each individual towards maturing in the Christian life. Catechesis distance learning also has challenges and opportunities which are explained in detail in this research.

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.

This article examines the Apostle Paul's views on religious moderation, revealed through an analysis of his letters in the New Testament. Paul had main goals, including building unity in diversity, teaching attitudes of love and forgiveness, advancing the principles of faith as a connector, encouraging attitudes of tolerance, and spreading the teachings of Christ inclusively. This article explains how Paul guides the Christian community to live in harmony, respect, and embrace diversity in the Christian faith.

This study explores the concepts of salvation and forgiveness in Christian theology, with a focus on contemporary implications and challenges in the digital age. Through theological analysis, the concept of salvation is understood as God's gift that changes character, while forgiveness becomes a call to practice love in social interactions. Contemporary challenges, including relevance in the digital age and the impact of controversial content, are driving the adaptation of these values. Believers are expected to be agents of change in building an inclusive and tolerant society. Implications for everyday life include character transformation and the role of believers in overcoming digital conflicts. In conclusion, the concepts of salvation and forgiveness are not only a theological basis, but also a source of inspiration for forming positive behavior in the dynamics of the contemporary world.

The Indonesian Bible Institute can be abbreviated as LAI. LAI has taken part in all Christian congregations by collaborating with the Bible. Which struggles to translate the entire Bible into the archipelago according to its regional language. Furthermore, LAI over time published after being translated and distributed to remote areas. With various developments in the journey of Bible translation, it involves a lot of history and covers various languages, cultures, and social contexts, making the Bible central in the lives of Christians around the world. This study uses qualitative research with direct observation at the LAI headquarters in Jakarta. The headquarters shows the preservation and dissemination of the Bible that has been hundreds of years from old events to new events. In conclusion, LAI has many strategies for development in preserving manuscripts so that they can still be read and available for future generations.

The differences in views between HKBP and GKII regarding Toba Batak wedding customs reflect a large debate in Lae Rias village, Sumbul District, Dairi Regency. This debate has made the people in Lae Rias less caring and less tolerant. The aim of this research is to examine the differences in views between HKBP Lae Rias Nauli and GKII Lae Rias regarding the marriage customs of the Toba Batak community in Lae Rias village, Sumbul District. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach method by conducting interviews with pastors, congregations living in HKBP Lae Rias Nauli and GKII Lae Rias. The data was analyzed to identify differences in views in their understanding of Toba Batak marriage customs. The research results showed that HKBP Lae Rias Nauli tended to maintain Toba Batak marriage customs. Meanwhile, GKII Lae Rias places greater emphasis on marriage without involving Toba Batak customs. There is a need for deeper dialogue between HKBP and GKII and the entire Toba Batak community in Lae Rias Village to achieve a better understanding of the role of custom in Christianity. It is also important to provide new knowledge to the younger generation about culture so that they can maintain and appreciate it because if understood properly and correctly, religion and culture complement each other.    

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.

This research aims to explore how teachers of Christian Religious Education (PAK) contribute to shaping the character of adolescents aged 11-14 in the context of the digital era. Based on the findings of this article, there are several fundamental issues, including adolescents who are addicted to online games while watching inappropriate video content. Through understanding these core issues, this writing aims to provide education and enlightenment through the teaching of Christian Religious Education. Using a qualitative study method and phenomenological approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with Christian Religious Education (PAK) teachers experienced in teaching adolescents in the digital era. Therefore, it is hoped that Christian Religious Education teachers will diligently carry out their duties in accordance with the goals of education and learning, namely to shape and produce generations with good morality, responsibility, and exhibit characters in line with Christ's teachings. Additionally, the emotional relationship between teachers and students is also recognized as an important factor in shaping adolescent character. These findings provide better understanding for educators and policymakers about the importance of the teacher's role in addressing the challenges of character formation in the digital age.      

This article investigates the concept of hope as a central theme in Christian philosophy, drawing from biblical texts and philosophical works by Søren Kierkegaard and Gabriel Marcel. It examines hope's role in addressing existential crises, suffering, and the search for meaning, contrasting Christian hope with secular existentialism.

This article examines the influence of Christian ethical principles on modern political philosophy, particularly in addressing moral dilemmas in governance, human rights, and environmental stewardship. By analyzing key philosophical frameworks and scriptural teachings, the paper highlights the compatibility and tension between secular political theories and Christian moral theology. It also explores the role of Catholic social teaching in promoting justice, peace, and the common good.

This article discusses a practial theological approach in the foundations of Christian Education. Through descriptive analysis of related literature, this article explores how theological approaches are applied in the context of Christian Education. This paper has several objectives, namely: First, to describe theoretical studies of practial Theological approaches; secondly, explaining the practical implications of the theological foundations of Christian Religious education. The conclusion highlight the importance of applying Truth in everyday life as a Blibical foundation, as well as seeking definitive direction from general theological principles.

This paper explores the intersection of Christology and philosophical anthropology in articulating the concept of human dignity. It examines the theological significance of the Incarnation and its implications for understanding personhood, freedom, and morality in Catholic philosophy. The study also considers how these insights respond to contemporary bioethical and societal challenges.

Nutritional status has a significant impact on the growth and development of children. In Indonesia, the prevalence of nutritional status is as follows: 4% (very thin), 7.2% (thin), 10.8% (overweight), and 8% (obese), as determined by body mass index/age. This can be affected by a variety of variables, including socioeconomic status, personal hygiene, and lifestyle. In the odd semester of 2024, Panyaweuyan Elementary School is populated by 285 students in total. The objective of this service endeavor is to conduct early nutritional status screenings for pupils and girls attending Panyaweuyan Elementary School. By assessing the nutritional status of children through anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, and body mass index, this service activity is developed utilizing the PDCA method. The findings from the assessments indicate that while the majority of pupils enrolled at Panyaweuyan Elementary School possess a healthy nutritional status, a subset remains obese and has a compromised nutritional status. Early detection is critical for preventing and treating nutritional issues in children so that they may develop to their full potential.

The nutritional status of children significantly impacts their overall health and development, intertwined with socioeconomic factors. Adequate nutrition is essential for cognitive development and academic performance. Despite its importance, malnutrition remains prevalent among Indonesian children, with varying degrees of underweight, overweight, and obesity. This study utilized the PDCA method to screen nutritional status among students at SDN 01 Ciherang, West Java. Anthropometric measurements revealed diverse nutritional statuses, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts among students, educators, and parents to implement interventions for healthier dietary habits and long-term health outcomes.

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.