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Environmental damage is a global phenomenon that demands changes to nature as the common home of all creation. Environmental damage occurs due to excessive human activity. One simple example is the lack of human awareness in terms of disposing of garbage in its place. The purpose of this study was to determine the church's responsibility in preserving the environment at the Sipinsur Geosite. The method in this study was to use a descriptive qualitative method by conducting interviews with several pastors around Sipinsur Tourism and visitors. The data was analyzed to determine the church's responsibility in preserving the environment. The results of the study showed that the church has duties and responsibilities in preserving the environment. The church is not only a place of worship but also a community that embraces in freeing nature from its destruction through (1) Eco-Prophetic Sermons, (2) Waste Management, (3) Tree Planting. Because the environment is God's creation and work. So the church needs to voice criticism or provide input for church members or the government regarding efforts to preserve the environment. This study provides a new contribution to the understanding that the church does not only pay attention to spiritual aspects, but also environmental aspects.

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

The purpose of this research is to analyze the model of religious moderation in the community of Pelayan Raya Village, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province, which is highly multicultural and multi-ethnic, predominantly inhabited by the Kerinci and Minangkabau ethnic groups. Additionally, it is also inhabited by Batak, Chinese, and Indian ethnic groups who have long settled in the area, thus making the diversity of ethnic groups, ethnicities, and religions that reside and live side by side in Sungai Penuh city using a social construction approach, so that Pelayan Raya Village, Sungai Penuh Subdistrict, Sungai Penuh City is made into a Village of Religious Moderation (KMB) and as an alternative model of religious harmony. The method used to collect data in the field is a qualitative model, carried out through observation, interviews with certain religious figures who are competent, and randomly selected communities, and documentation. The research results found that, First: The harmony model is associative, social relationships are formed without being hindered by religious, ethnic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds so that communication and interaction are established moderately. Second, The model of planting religious moderation (tolerance (tasamuh), justice (i'tidal), balance (tawazzun)). Third, the existence of Churches, Mosques becomes silent witnesses to the realization and actualization of religious moderation that has long been rooted and the existence of tolerance and disparities that have been established in the implementation of the community in Sungai Penuh-Jambi, thus creating a harmonious life in society.

Cultural issues cannot be separated from the church planting process. This research uses a literature detective method to analyze cultural and cross-cultural problems seen in church planting. The church, as a religious institution with a long history, continues to transform with changing times. Church planting, as the process of establishing a new community, is not only about physical construction, but also organizing a community of faith. In this process, culture has an important role, bringing challenges and opportunities that need to be understood scientifically. Culture plays a significant role in church planting. Cultural influences can pose challenges, such as differences in values, traditions, and social norms that can hinder acceptance of new religious messages. However, cross-culturalism in church planting also carries great potential to facilitate the spread of the gospel and win the hearts of local residents through an approach that understands local culture. With wise strategy and proper contextualization, the church can bridge the gospel and culture in its mission.

Youth is when humans are in their twenties. During youth, humans cannot be called adults, but they cannot also be called children. However, as the next generation, some Christian youths do not understand the importance of cultivating spirituality in building a close relationship with God. There are various models that can be implemented nowadays in order to produce young people who build a close relationship with God, one of which is the spiritual cultivation of Christian youth in building a close relationship with God. This learning certainly utilizes various youth spirituality that are relevant in the world of education. The goal is to improve the outcome and quality of their Faith process. The method used in this writing is a qualitative method. Through qualitative methods the authors use library research (library research). Spiritual formation is very important for young Christians. Because youth has a very important role for the growth of the church, and youth is the backbone of the church in carrying out the functions and roles of the church it is very necessary. Therefore the church needs to foster and direct youth. In accordance with God's word in Proverbs 22:6 "Educate a young person according to the path that is proper for him, so that even when he is old he will not deviate from that path." In conclusion, youth is the next generation in the family, church and society in the future. So it is necessary to know that it is very important spiritual cultivation for young Christians to build a close relationship with God.

Technological developments that are currently happening have an impact on church planting, thus with digitalization it makes fulfillment of all aspects of human life, otherwise it will be left behind, and this acceleration is also triggered by the covid-19 virus, while the core problem that will be put forward is what Church Planting Strategy, what is the Success of Church Planting for Christian Youth in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Era, and seeing the Urgency of Church Planting for Christian Youth in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Era. The purpose of writing this scientific paper is to put forward strategies and successes for Christian youth to carry out ministry in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The research method used is data collection qualitative method. The strategy and success of planting this church also includes the role of the Holy Spirit in every believer so that they continue to fulfill God's call. Therefore, we need Christian youth who open their hearts to serve God, especially in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0.

Church planting is not a new thing in the journey of Christianity and has an important role to play in the continuation of God's work on earth. Church planting is one aspect that plays an important role in the growth of the church as well as something that the church must do, not only the church, but all believers, considering this duty and responsibility is contained in the Great Commission. David Garrison suggests 4 classifications of church planting, namely rapidly multiplying, indigenous, church planting and in tribal groups. The segmentation of church planting is aimed at both unbelievers and believers who are immature in faith and unshepherded. In new church planting, the above are important factors that will help new churches grow and develop well. However, the sociological factors seen in new church planting vary depending on the case being analyzed, but God does not ignore the physical needs of people. When Jesus ministered in the world, He performed many social acts, such as healing diseases and feeding people. Evangelism is not one of our efforts to separate them from their culture, we still live culturally and maintain that culture, but our job is to straighten their path from the wrong to the right path, namely the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Savior of mankind. We must keep and preserve the culture, but it is the wrong way and understanding that we must correct.

This article is based on the declining awareness of church ministers about what the congregation needs from the church. The lack of God's servants in seeing and feeling the needs of the congregation, so that the congregation has a great opportunity not to grow in quantity and spirituality. The aim of this research is to find out the key to the success of a Servant of God in carrying out church planting. The method used is descriptive qualitative, namely analyzing and concluding various opinions from source books/journals from various experts regarding the secret of the success of the Servant of God in church planting. A church that can meet the needs of its congregation, provides spiritual growth for His congregation and quantity growth for the existence of the church.

A shepherd must have the same fundamentals as the Lord Jesus, by leading and directing the flock or believers who are always based on high integrity so that the community is always intact. This means that besides believing that the Father (God) is a good shepherd, we are also obliged as His children to have good character. This writing aims to explore the life of a good shepherd in church planting so that from time to time believers remain intact and can increase. The book of John 10:1-21 is the main foundation as well as direction for shepherds to be even better. The integrity of a good shepherd must be able to manifest himself as a servant for all of his sheep. Thus, the community of believers is increasing because of the presence of a servant-hearted shepherd. In this case, keep directing your heart and eyes only to God, not to humans.

Today’s church planting is no longer as expected as the early church. Where they do pioneering on the basis of truth. Church transfers occur due to the existence of a new church that facilitates the church which triggers people to move from the local church to another church. For this reason, this article aims to answer problems that ofthen occur in the church today. This research was written using qualitative  methods, as well as documents to support this writing. Based on the results of the study above, the Apostle Paul’s strategy in carrying out church planting was first, evangelizing to cities, secondly visiting synagogues, thirdly preaching around and fourthly in planting the apostle Paul’s church using his colleagues in church growth. The final conclusion of writing is that the Servant of God. Back to the early church that is based on the truth of God’s Word.