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The spirit of evangelism is an essential element in sustaining the church’s mission and fulfilling the Great Commission of Christ. However, in the digital era marked by cultural shifts, individualistic lifestyles, and rapid advances in communication technology, this missionary zeal has significantly declined. This study aims to revitalize the spirit of evangelism through a missiological reflection on the multicultural approach of Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen in the Batak region. Using a descriptive qualitative method through library research and contextual theological reflection, this study interprets Nommensen’s missiological values and their relevance to contemporary digital evangelism. The findings reveal that Nommensen’s success lay in his ability to integrate steadfast faith with deep respect for local culture, providing a model for the modern church to communicate the Gospel in a relevant and inclusive way. Revitalizing the spirit of evangelism in the digital era requires a balance between profound spirituality, digital competence, and contextual approaches that honor cultural diversity. The implications of this study highlight the need for a renewed missional paradigm that enables the church to reach the digital generation creatively, adaptively, and faithfully rooted in the truth of the Gospel.

The Salib Kasih tourist attraction is one of the leading potential tourist attractions in North Tapanuli district which offers spiritual tourism as well as natural and cultural panoramas. The purpose of this research is to determine the Development Strategy for the Salib Kasih tourist attraction. Salib Kasih is a tourist attraction created to commemorate the services of Christian missionary from Germany Ingwer Ludwig Nommensen who began his mission in Batak Land and is where Ingwer Ludwig Nommensen looked towards Rura Silindung below. This research uses qualitative research methods, with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation of several informants, namely the Tourism and Tourism Office and tourism business actors. Through the results of research conducted by the author, the development strategy for the Salib Kasih tourist attraction carried out by the Tourism Office is to improve facilities, add facilities, collaborate with other agencies and carry out promotions to increase the attractiveness of the Salib Kasih tourist attraction.  

A thesis is an original scientific paper where the author presents their ideas by referencing the views of experts. The process of writing a thesis often leads to stress among students, which can affect various aspects of life, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Stress occurs when individuals struggle to cope with threats or challenges, which can negatively impact their physical well-being (Hardjana, 1994). The factors or situations that cause stress are known as stressors, which are divided into two types: eustress and distress. Eustress is a positive form of stress that encourages individuals to confront challenges constructively, while distress is a negative form of stress that can reduce motivation, concentration, and productivity, especially during the thesis writing process. Proper stress management is crucial for students to remain productive and avoid the negative effects of stress. One effective way to cope with stress is by practicing gratitude. Gratitude helps individuals focus on the positive aspects of their lives, such as the achievements they have made, the support from friends, or assistance from professors. By practicing gratitude, students can shift their focus away from failures or difficulties they face and remain optimistic in confronting challenges. Based on interviews with several students, it was found that those who successfully manage stress tend to practice gratitude in various forms. They look for the positive side in every challenge, appreciate the support from their surrounding environment, and value each small achievement in the thesis-writing process. This approach helps them stay resilient and motivated through the challenges they face during their thesis work, allowing them to remain focused and productive despite the pressure.

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) says that the Lord Jesus commanded His disciples to preach the gospel and also applies to us as believers to carry out the Great Commission. In preaching the gospel, there are many risks and challenges that missionaries must face and most likely that is what makes most people afraid to preach the gospel, so they prefer to remain silent and keep the good news to themselves. We need to study mission figures who made their lives historic for others when they preached the gospel in a place. Through their experiences, they can give us motivation and enthusiasm to participate in preaching the gospel. The researcher will discuss an evangelistic figure named Nommensen. In his childhood, Nommensen once heard a story about a missionary told by his teacher named Callisen, since then he began to be interested in an event in the story, namely about the struggle to free backwardness, slavery of poor children. In general, Nommensen is known as a famous German evangelist in Indonesia. Because the fruit of his hard work was the establishment of the largest church in the Batak Toba ethnic group. Namely the Church called Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP). The success of evangelism carried out by Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen in Tanah Batak is one of the most prominent examples in the history of missions in Indonesia. This study explores Nommensen's evangelism strategy from the perspective of evangelism theology, by highlighting how his inculturative, educational, and social service approaches contributed to the acceptance of Christianity among the Batak people.    

The Community service is a community-based education that aims to hone students' thinking skills in socializing in the general public based on religious, social, cultural, aspirational, and potential characteristics. The Amborgang Elementary School Literacy and Numeracy Improvement Program through Learning Assistance that the author conducted was intended as part of the process of educating the nation's life as mandated by the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This activity was carried out for 10 days along with the implementation of the HKBP Nommensen University Medan Community Service Practice Lecture program which lasted 14 days. This activity is targeted for grade I to grade VI elementary school. The implementation methods used include pre-assignment, assignment, observation and direct assistance in the field. The location of community service activities at Amborgang Elementary School, Amborgang Village, Porsea District, Toba Regency, North Sumatra Province. The form of assistance provided focuses on literacy and numeracy activities. The results of the learning assistance carried out were well received by all students of Amborgang Elementary School, this can be seen from the participation of elementary school students who participated during the companion teacher's learning and many students were able to read and count.

The community service aims to improve the understanding of grade 1 students of SDN 173635 Parparean II on the concept of addition through the use of diagram tables 1-9. This service activity was carried out by KPPM students of HKBP Nommensen University Medan in Parparean II village, Porsea District, Toba Regency. The methods used in this service are observation and evaluation test. The results of the service showed that the use of diagrammatic tables improved students understanding of the concept of addition. Students stated that the use of diagrammatic tables helped them understand the material better. By looking at the numbers in the 1-9 table, they can easily follow the addition steps and understand the relationship between numbers. This shows that the visual aids such as diagrammatic tables are very effective in supporting the teaching and learning process, especially for basic mathematics concepts that are often a challenge for students and the use of this learning method also creates a more interesting and interactive classroom atmosphere. Through this service can make an important contribution in improving the quality of education. The use of table diagrams can be expanded in various school, so that they can understand how to implement this method into the learning process in the future.

This activity aims to encourage the growth of Maron BSM-1 Chicken before and after being given Vitamin B Complex. This activity was conducted by a team of student servants from HKBP Nommensen University Medan in Parparean II Village, Porsea District, Toba Regency. The methods used in this service activity include observation and experimentation. Based on the results of experiments in the field, the injection of Vitamin B Complex into Maron BSM-1 Chicken was carried out in 1 injection. The changes that occured within 1 week were that the appetite of the chicken livestock increased, the fat contained in the chicken livestock increased by about 3 ounces in 1 week and the health of he chicken livestock was better maintained. Thus, this method has proven effective in helping the community to increase the growth of Maron BSM-1 Chicken livestock and produce quality chicken meat. Through this research, the community can gain new knowledge in carrying out animal husbandry and this research can also be useful for other researchers as a reference carrying out community service.

This service aims to analyze the improvement of learning quality at SD Negeri 173653 Nalela through the application of additional learning methods. This activity was carried out by HKBP Nommensen University students involved in the Community Service Practice Lecture (KPPM) program. The research method in this service is a qualitative analysis approach. To obtain the necessary data and information, observations and interviews were conducted. Information is obtained from direct observation, interviews, and also documentation in the form of photographs of activities. The results of this service show that this program has succeeded in increasing student motivation and understanding of the subject matter. In addition, the social interaction that occurs in additional learning activities creates a more supportive environment, so students feel more motivated. However, the challenges faced include the long distance between each elementary school student's home and the KPPM Group IX pokso. This additional learning work program is strongly supported by the Nalela village community as parents of children who participate in additional learning. This service suggests that the additional learning program be expanded to include more students and actively involve parents and the community. With a comprehensive approach, it is hoped that the quality of education in SD Negeri 173653 Nalela can continue to improve.

This service aims to optimize road signs in Nalela Village, Porsea District, Toba Regency, to improve accessibility for the community. Accessibility is an important factor in regional development, as it reflects how easily people can reach public services and economic opportunities. The research method used in this service article is descriptive qualitative, by conducting direct observation, in-depth interviews, and data analysis to understand the real conditions in the field. The results of the service showed that although most of the roads in the village were well paved, the lack of clear road signs resulted in confusion among road users. In this work program, HKBP Nommensen University KPPM students designed and installed informative and easy-to-understand road signs. This service successfully demonstrated that optimizing road signs can improve people's understanding in using the road and reaching various facilities. Hopefully, the results of this service can be a reference for similar efforts in other rural areas in Indonesia, so that accessibility becomes one of the priorities in regional development.

The teaching campus program is one of the independent campus programs, an initiative from the Ministry of Education to improve the quality of education in schools throughout Indonesia. This article reviews the service carried out by Field Supervisor Lecturers with students from Nommensen University Pematangsiantar and Simalungun University who carried out service at Taman Siswa Private Middle School and Kartika Pematangsiantar Private Middle School in 2024. The main focus of this service is strengthening literacy and numeracy through creative and innovative approaches. This article discusses mentoring activities, evaluations, and challenges faced during the program. Based on monitoring results, this program increased student motivation in literacy and numeracy and fostered collaborative skills among students..

The TikTok application is now loved by many people (Haryanto 2020). The TikTok application is now loved by many people. to increase promotion and public understanding of activities in Gajah Village, Kec. Simpang Empat District. Karo land. Carrying out community service (PkM), the team of community service students from HKBP Nommensen University, Medan, will provide exposure and training on the use of Tiktok social media as a means of promoting activities in Gajah Village, Kec. Simpang Empat District. Karo land. In Community Service, Gajah Village is categorized as one of the villages located under the foot of Mount Sinabung. The Gajah Village Office is led by Mr. Erguna Karo-karo as Village Head at the Gajah Village Office. The address of Gajah Village is Gajah Village, District. Simpang Empat, Regency. Tanah Karo in North Sumatra Province. It is hoped that there will be an increase in knowledge and management of TikTok social media so that people's welfare and economy will increase due to increasing demand for agricultural products. TikTok social media is a marketing effort using electronic/internet devices with various marketing tactics and digital media where we can communicate with potential consumers online.

Community Service (PkM) is a program carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan. Community Service Activities are based on Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System in Article 20 Paragraph 2 which states that: "Universities are obliged to provide education, research and community service". This Community Service activity focuses on increasing students' awareness and participation in literacy activities. Community Service Activities are a form of contribution from universities in improving the quality of education in society by using an implementation method, namely the direct observation method. By involving students and teaching staff, this activity can have a significant positive impact on literacy development and library management at SMA Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam. The results of the implementation by considering students' literacy conditions, the role of libraries, the importance of community service activities, increasing awareness and participation of students in literacy activities in library management at SMA Negeri 2 Lubuk Pakam are a strategic and useful initiative to improve the quality of education at the secondary school level above.

Implementation of Community Activities (PkM) is a program carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan. Program for implementing Wordwall-based interactive learning media to improve literacy skills at SMKS Bersama Berastagi. In the learning process, supporting media is needed to help implement the interactive teaching and learning process in the classroom. The media chosen is adapted to the situation and conditions existing in the school, therefore it is deemed appropriate to use Wordwall media to help facilitate the teaching and learning process in the classroom. Interactive learning is inviting students to involve thinking, seeing, hearing and skills at the same time, one of which is while writing. Wordwall is an alternative choice from various types of interactive learning media that can make the learning process fun and not boring for students and teachers. This application aims to be a fun learning resource, media and assessment tool for students. So the results of using wordwall-based interactive learning media increase literacy skills. In this way, students' literacy skills at Berastagi Private Vocational School can increase and by using wordwall learning media it can be made more interesting and varied. Then students' enthusiasm for learning will increase and it won't be boring.

Community Service Program (PkM) for FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University in Medan together with the team carried out Adaptive Technology activities to support the implementation of digital learning and numeracy literacy at Deli Murni Private High School. Technology adaptation refers to the process by which an identity, whether an individual, organization, or system, integrates and changes the way they operate or interact with new technology or innovation. Technology will affect the education system in Indonesia, one of which is schools with literacy and numeracy limitations. Numeracy literacy is the fundamental ability to understand, use and apply mathematical concepts in everyday situations. The method of implementing activities is carried out in the stages of survey, socialization, learning, evaluation and documentation. The results of activities carrying out administrative tasks at school using technology such as laptops and computers, completing various files through the school dapodik book, dividing teams, we carry out activities according to school needs including helping guidance and counseling teachers every morning before marching, the school administration center, working on documents and help teachers in doing assignments.

Community service (PkM) carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University in Medan with their supervisors is the use of the iPusnas application to improve Indonesian language skills. The iPusnas application is a digital library application with social media features offered by the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (Bungin, 2017). The iPusnas application can be used by users as a means of information retrieval so that users do not need to bother getting information and collections in the library. The implementation of activities to improve students' language skills at SMK Negeri 1 Lubuk Pakam uses practical methods. The iPusnas application can be used by users as a means of information retrieval so that users do not need to bother getting information and collections in the library. The benefits of socializing the use of the iPusnas application can improve Indonesian language skills at SMK Negeri 1 Lubuk Pakam. Students can study more intensively and develop their abilities, especially in language skills, so it is recommended that training and guidance activities on using the iPusnas application can continue to be carried out regularly so that they are more effective.

Community Service is a course program that must be carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan, together with their supervisor. Implementation of Community Service (PKM) is the application of the Community Service course in managing educational administration using the Teamwork method, which takes care of various educational administration interests which aim to support the implementation of the learning process that applies at the school using the Teamwork method. The Teamwork method is a way of working as a group in managing educational administration in a structured, efficient, effective manner and can build solid, collaborative group work that focuses on achieving common goals in managing educational administration at Lubuk Pakam Nusantara High School. The overall results of the community service program implementation activities went well from the start of the activity to the end of the activity using the teamwork method in managing education administration at SMA Nusantara Lubuk Pakam school. This creates a close relationship between students and educational administration management in working together to develop educational administration services at SMA Nusantara Lubuk Pakam school..

Community service (PkM) is an activity carried out by FKIP students at HKBP Nommensen University, Medan, together with their supervisors, which aims to develop students in increasing their abilities and independence in society. The application of the Canva application is a platform that can design graphics, visual and audio themes that are used by students to design learning, especially in writing, increase digital literacy and creativity, design photos, posters, logos, banners with the available features. The Canva application is very easy to use and can be accessed via an application downloaded on a device or laptop and can also be accessed via the official website which students can use during learning training activities which can provide ideas and motivation in literacy-based learning which is used to be carried out. training for students at SMA Negeri 1 Kutalimbaru in increasing digital literacy and learning creativity through the use of the Canva application. Based on the results of implementing community service, the author concludes that the Pkm activities went well and received a good response from the Kutalimbaru State High School so that students were able to use the Canva application media so that students were more active in the learning process.

Edward Van Ness is a violinist, conductor, writer and teacher who has lived and worked in Indonesia cumulatively for more than forty years. Composition and world music studies were completed at Wesleyan University, conducted at the Eastman School of Music, with further graduate studies also at Boston University. He undertook research on South Indian Classical Music, was a concert player in the Carnatic Vina, and founded the Madras Chamber Orchestra. He founded the music department in 1986 at the Medan International School and became head of the music and technology department at the Indonesian Music Academy, University of North Sumatra and HKBP Nommensen University. A founder of the Indonesian Promusik group. Also known as the conductor and artistic director of the first complete performance of Handel's historic Messiah with the Ensemble Nommensen and Promusika in 1987 (in the original Baroque performance style). He is also known as the first musician invited by the institution and the Vietnamese government by leading the orchestra with cellist Cecylia Barczyk from the Ho Chi Min Conservatory Orchestra in Vietnam in April 2005. Since 2003 he has led the Nusantara Symphony Orchestra in many concerts. . Most recently he was the music director and conductor of the Indonesian National Christmas celebration in December 2018 in Medan. Until now he is a Music Teacher at the Sumatra Conservatoire.

The Merdeka Learning Campus Merdeka Program (MBKM which has been running at the Faculty of Language and Literature education and all faculties of education at the University of HKBP Nommensen Medan) is considered to have an impact on the quality of learning and student quality. This study analyzes the impact of MBKM on student quality from the perspective of FKIP students. Based on the results of a survey analysis of 224 respondents, FKIP students who interact directly with inbound students, found a positive impact on student quality. The biggest impact is seen in increasing diversity tolerance and accepting differences. Apart from that, FKIP Nommensen Medan students also felt an increase in their communication and collaboration skills.

Indonesia is a country that has diversity, starting from culture and customs in the era of globalization, so it is necessary for students of the nation's generation to preserve culture through the independent education program (MBKM), independent campus learning, one of the second batch of independent student exchange programs launched by the Ministry of Education and Culture, many universities are encouraging students to take part in one of them is HKBP Nommensen University Medan which sends its students to existing universities starting from Sabang-Merauke which are student destination universities namely Jakarta State University and Trunojoyo Madura University. The students carry out cross-major lecture activities, in the independent student exchange program students also carry out Nusantara module activities which aim to get to know the cultural diversity that exists in Indonesia through this students can get to know the culture at the destination university and even make friends with various ethnic groups so that students know the beauty of life various. Students register through the MBKM account through file registration following the exam selection until departure to the destination university. So by participating in the second batch of domestic independent student exchange activities, students become more enthusiastic about getting to know culture, preserving culture, learning across new science majors and even adding to relationships and taking care of and respecting one another.