As a community of believers, the church plays an important role in shaping the faith and character of Christians. A healthy church is marked by the growth of its congregation and the spiritual vitality of its members. The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of a healthy church and evaluate how these traits impact the strengthening of believers' faith. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach and theological literature research, it was found that a healthy church possesses characteristics such as sound biblical teaching, genuine love for the congregation, servant leadership, active involvement of members according to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and a strong commitment to prayer and fellowship. For believers, a healthy church fosters dynamic spiritual growth, harmonious community life, and active participation in ministry and evangelism. Such churches are not merely places of worship; they also act as agents of real social transformation. Therefore, a well-functioning church will produce resilient, loving Christians who serve as a light to others.

Church discipleship is a concrete manifestation of the shepherd's primary role and responsibility within the life of the church. A shepherd is not merely a preacher or worship leader, but a spiritual mentor committed to guiding the congregation toward spiritual maturity. This discipleship process involves various aspects such as deep biblical teaching, personal and communal pastoral care, and continuous discipleship. The main goal is for the congregation to move beyond superficial faith and grow into Christ-like individuals in character, knowledge, and action. This article explores biblical and theological principles of church discipleship and how the shepherd's role must be contextualized to meet the challenges of the present age and the needs of the people. In a world that is constantly changing and spiritually challenging, effective discipleship becomes crucial for the church to remain relevant and spiritually strong. This study affirms that spiritual maturity cannot be achieved instantly, but through a purposeful, consistent process rooted in love and the truth of God's Word. Therefore, discipleship must be a pastoral priority to build a mature, strong, and impactful church.

Pendidikan anak usia dini dapat diselenggarakan melalui jalur pembelajaran formal, non formal dan/atau informal. Pendidikan anak usia dini melalui pendidikan formal berlangsung di TK (Taman Kanak-kanak), rauadutul atfali dan bentuk lain yang sejenis. Sementara itu, Paud berlangsung melalui bentuk pendidikan informal yang disebut KB (kelompok bermain), (TPA) (Taman kanak-kanak dan bentuk lain yang serupa.[1] Dan PAUD Setia Baneara mencoba melakukannya melalui kedua jalur, yaitu formal dan informal, dalam arti tidak hanya menitikberatkan pada pendidikan tetapi juga mencakup permainan agar anak tidak bosan. Disini dibutuhkan peran seorang guru yang tidak hanya fokus pada dunia pendidikan anak, tetapi juga fokus pada karakteristik anak, seperti anak tidak hanya memiliki kepandaian yang besar, namun juga memiliki akhlak baik.
 
[1] Pengalaman Penulis,Masa Pelayanan Satu Tahun,(2022-2023).