The purpose of this study was to determine the significant positive influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Creativity of Class VIII students of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, Academic Year 2024/2025. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method and the type of research is a pre-experimental design with the form of "One group pretest-posttest". The population is all students of class VIII of SMP Negeri 3 Paranginan who are Protestant Christians consisting of 2 classes totaling 47 people and a sample of 47 people was determined using the Nonprobability Sampling technique, namely Purposive Sampling. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 30 items. The results of the data analysis show that there is an influence of sociodrama on students' learning creativity as expected, as evidenced by the significant test obtained a calculated t value> t table (? = 0.05; dk = n-1 = 46) which is 9.524> 2.021, thus there is a significant influence between variable X and variable Y. Thus, H0 is rejected and Ha, namely there is a positive and significant influence between the Sociodrama Method on the Learning Creativity of Class VIII Students in the 2023/2024 Academic Year, is accepted.

This study aims to determine the extent of the influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. With the hypothesis that there is a positive influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year. Using a descriptive quantitative research method. The population of all students of class X SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year who are Protestant Christians is 50 people. This study is a population study. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: a) The rcount value = 0.871 indicates a positive relationship and a very strong level of relationship in the interval 0.800 - 1.00 between PAK teacher guidance and students' interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education. b) The determination test found that the influence was 75.86%. The study concluded that there was a positive influence of PAK teacher guidance on the interest in learning Christian Religious Education and Character Education of class X students of SMK Negeri 1 Sigumpar in the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

Adulthood is experiencing many problems that must be faced, especially in middle adulthood. Middle adulthood can be said to start at 35-60 years old. The median age is filled with various responsibilities and roles that consume time and energy. This period is also a period that spans the problems of daily life faced. This period was eventually marked by physical and mental changes, especially in spirituality. The method used in this paper is qualitative, using a literature approach. A literature study is carried out by examining various sources regarding the topics discussed. Researchers use various study sources such as textbooks, scientific journals and scientific internet sources.

A child's discipline plays a crucial role in shaping their character, academic success, social skills, and mental and emotional well-being. The formation of a strong character begins with the introduction of moral values and the development of independence, which is reinforced by consistent discipline. With a strong discipline, children can manage their time efficiently, develop good study habits, and achieve their maximum academic potential.Furthermore, discipline also positively impacts a child's social skills by helping them build healthy relationships, improve communication skills, and effectively manage conflicts. These abilities are essential in shaping individuals who can collaborate in groups and maintain positive relationships with others. Moreover, discipline also significantly affects a child's mental and emotional well-being. Children with discipline are more capable of managing stress, maintaining emotional balance, and building strong self-confidence. This equips them to face life's pressures with greater calmness and optimism.Thus, a child's discipline is not only a determinant factor in their life success but also a strong foundation for shaping individuals who are morally, intellectually, and emotionally sound. Therefore, it is important for parents, educators, and society as a whole to pay adequate attention to the formation of children's discipline from an early age, as an investment in their bright future.

Christian Religious Education (PAK) in schools has an important role in shaping student character. PAK teachers are responsible for transferring Christian religious values into students' daily lives. aims to describe the responsibilities of PAK teachers in shaping students' character. The literature study used is by collecting data from relevant sources showing that PAK teachers have the responsibility to provide good examples, teach with dedication, and guide students in applying the teachings. Christianity in everyday life. The implication of this research is the need to increase the role of PAK teachers in shaping student character so that they can have a positive impact in forming a generation with noble morals. Next, you can focus on developing effective learning strategies in shaping student character through Christian religious education. Christian Religious Education Teachers have a very heavy responsibility in forming good and commendable student character. In the current unstoppable conditions, where development continues to occur without paying attention to ethics, morals and human character, the role of various parties, including Christian Religious Education teachers, is very necessary in controlling and developing effective and innovative student character. The conclusion of this journal confirms that Christian Religious Education teachers hold a great responsibility in forming students' character and moral values. With the right teaching approach, teachers can play an important role in forming good and responsible student character. Christian Religious Education (PAK) in schools has an important role in shaping student character. PAK teachers are responsible for transferring Christian religious values into students' daily lives. aims to describe the responsibilities of PAK teachers in shaping students' character. The literature study used is by collecting data from relevant sources showing that PAK teachers have the responsibility to provide good examples, teach with dedication, and guide students in applying the teachings. Christianity in everyday life. The implication of this research is the need to increase the role of PAK teachers in shaping student character so that they can have a positive impact in forming a generation with noble morals. Next, you can focus on developing effective learning strategies in shaping student character through Christian religious education. Christian Religious Education Teachers have a very heavy responsibility in forming good and commendable student character. In the current unstoppable conditions, where development continues to occur without paying attention to ethics, morals and human character, the role of various parties, including Christian Religious Education teachers, is very necessary in controlling and developing effective and innovative student character. The conclusion of this journal confirms that Christian Religious Education teachers hold a great responsibility in forming students' character and moral values. With the right teaching approach, teachers can play an important role in forming good and responsible student character. Christian Religious Education (PAK) in schools has an important role in shaping student character. PAK teachers are responsible for transferring Christian religious values into students' daily lives. aims to describe the responsibilities of PAK teachers in shaping students' character. The literature study used is by collecting data from relevant sources showing that PAK teachers have the responsibility to provide good examples, teach with dedication, and guide students in applying the teachings. Christianity in everyday life. The implication of this research is the need to increase the role of PAK teachers in shaping student character so that they can have a positive impact in forming a generation with noble morals. Next, you can focus on developing effective learning strategies in shaping student character through Christian religious education. Christian Religious Education Teachers have a very heavy responsibility in forming good and commendable student character. In the current unstoppable conditions, where development continues to occur without paying attention to ethics, morals and human character, the role of various parties, including Christian Religious Education teachers, is very necessary in controlling and developing effective and innovative student character.

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the Expository Learning Model on the Learning Motivation of Class X Students of SMK HKBP Sidikalang 2022/2023. The method used in this research is a quantitative inferential statistical research method. The population is all 119 class X students of HKBP Sidikalang Vocational School who are Christians. Sampling used random sampling techniques, namely class X with a total of 48 people. Data was collected using a positive closed questionnaire with 36 items. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence of the Expository Learning Model on the PAK Learning Motivation of class ,n=48) = 0.284, thus it is known that there is a positive relationship between variable = 1.678, thus there is a significant relationship between variable X and variable Y. c) Test the effect of regression determination (r2) = 15.44%. 2) Influence test: Regression equation test, obtained regression equation ?=37.68+1.31X. Thus Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. This research concludes that there is a positive and significant influence of the Expository Learning Model on the PAK Learning Motivation of Class In connection with the results of this research, the author provides input for schools to improve and maintain a good and structured Expository learning model so that it can increase student learning motivation.

The purpose of this article is to determine the forms of leadership in the elderly. The elderly group is the last stage of maturity in a person's life, which requires some kind of Christian education or church teachings, but not everyone reaches that age, so this age is often called the golden age. Most people think they don't need special education as they get older. What is meant by elderly is a person who has reached the age of 60 years and whose physical strength has weakened to such an extent that they are no longer able to earn a living. their strength or endurance and work are already limited. Spiritual formation for the elderly is very necessary to strengthen the faith of the elderly in their old age, whose physical abilities are increasingly decreasing, causing many problems for the elderly. Therefore, by using qualitative methods and a literary approach it can be concluded that the forms of spiritual education given to the elderly are: visits to nursing homes, counseling, worship/fellowship for the elderly, catechism before death, visits to nursing homes. leading prayer and meditation, involving the elderly in services and helping the elderly when they are sick. That's what coaches really need to give to seniors.
 
 

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the demonstration method on the active learning of PAK class VIII students at SMP N 3 Lintongnihuta, Humbang Hasundutan Regency for the 2023/2024 learning year. The research hypothesis is: "There is a significant positive influence of the use of the Demonstration Method on the Learning Activeness of PAK Siwa class VIII SMP N 3 Lintongnihuta Kab. Humbang Hasundutan 2023/2024 Academic Year." The population is all class VII students of SMP Negeri 3 Lintongnihuta for the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling 192 people. The research sample was determined using a nonprobability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling, namely class VIII-2 students, totaling 32 people, as the experimental class using the exposure method and class VIII-3, totaling 32 people, as the control class using conventional methods. This research method is a quantitative approach with a true experimental design method and a post-test only control group design. The instrument used in this research was a 30-item questionnaire. Research data is analyzed using the Separated Variance t test formula. From the calculation results, the value of tcount = 4.716 > ttable(α=5%) = 1.671. The tcount value is in the curve area of rejection of H0 and acceptance of Ha. Thus, it can be concluded that the accepted research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant influence of the use of the Demonstration Method on the Learning Activeness of PAK Siwa class VIII SMP N 3 Lintongnihuta Kab. Humbang Hasundutan 2023/2024 Academic Year.

A topic that is often discussed but lacks understanding of the meaning of maturity, there is some spiritual maturity which is expressed in the teachings of Christians, that spiritual maturity is needed by Christians so that their lives really demonstrate the character of Christ. Spiritually mature believers will have firm faith in the midst of the onslaught of misleading teaching influences and amidst the various storms of life. Believers who experience spiritual maturity will have the desire to serve God faithfully so that many souls are brought to Christ. Therefore, the role of the Bible is very much needed in distinguishing true maturity from a Christian spiritual point of view.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui besarnya hubungan Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen dengan Spiritualitas Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Tinada Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023, dengan hipotesa terdapat hubungan yang positif dan signifikan antara Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dengan Spiritualitas Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Tinada Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dan inferensial, dengan populasi seluruh siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Tinada yang berjumlah 242 orang dengan sampel berjumlah 52 orang. Data dikumpulkan dengan angket tertutup, dengan jumlah pertanyaan sebanyak 31 item yang  disusun berdasarkan indikator sesuai teori ahli. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang posiitif dan signifikan antara Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dengan Spiritualitas Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Tinada Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat Tahun Pembelajaran 2022/2023 hal ini dibuktikan rhitung>rtabel sebesar 0,696 > 0,297 dan thitung>ttabel sebesar 6,853 > 2,021 artinya Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima.