scholarly journals Sketsa Pelayanan Gereja Sebelum, Selama, dan Sesudah Masa Pandemi COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Teng ◽  
Carmia Margaret
Keyword(s):  
Church Growth ◽  
Pastoral Ministry ◽  
Biblical Theology ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Research Center ◽  
South East Asia ◽  
Theological School ◽  
Family Based ◽  
Theological Vision ◽  
The Church

Masa pandemi COVID-19 dapat diibaratkan sebagai “cermin” yang menunjukkan keaslian atau realita wajah pelayanan gereja. Sebelum masa pandemi, telah ada observasi yang muncul dari berbagai literatur, penelitian, dan beragam pengalaman dalam konteks pelayanan yang menunjukkan adanya keterpisahan antara teologi yang Alkitabiah dan praksis pelayanan kejemaatan serta adanya pengabaian terhadap hal-hal yang primer dalam pelayanan. Kedua observasi ini seolah-olah dibuktikan kebenarannya dalam masa pandemi. Melalui tiga penelitian tentang pelayanan gerejawi yang dilakukan di Indonesia selama masa pandemi, yaitu rangkaian penelitian dari Bilangan Research Center, Survei Nasional dan Rembuk Nasional dari Sekolah Tinggi Teologi SAAT, Malang, serta rangkaian penelitian dari Pusat Studi Pertumbuhan Gereja Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Amanat Agung, Jakarta, didapati bahwa gereja masih memiliki konsep teodisi yang tidak utuh atau proporsional, pelayanan gereja masih sangat bergantung kepada peran rohaniwan sebagai tenaga profesional dan terpusat secara sempit kepada aspek ibadah, ada kesenjangan yang serius antara generasi senior dan generasi muda, serta pelayanan gereja belum siap untuk berhadapan dengan teknologi. Merespons realita tersebut, artikel ini mengusulkan agar gereja melakukan penataan ulang pelayanan pascapandemi dalam enam hal, yaitu: membangun visi teologis yang bisa diejawantahkan dengan jelas dan utuh dalam pelayanan, menjadikan ibadah sebagai sentral tetapi bukan sebagai satu-satunya pelayanan yang penting, menggencarkan pembinaan dan pemuridan berbasis keluarga, memperkuat pelayanan pastoral yang menekankan relasi personal yang mendalam, memperhatikan pelayanan kepada generasi muda atau penerus, serta mengutamakan kapasitas pengutusan daripada kapasitas menampung orang di dalam gereja semata-mata. The COVID-19 pandemic can be likened to a “mirror” that shows the authenticity of church ministries’ real face. Before the pandemic, there had been observations emerging from various kinds of literature, research, and various experiences in the ministry context that showed a separation between biblical theology and the ministry’s praxis and the neglect of the primary things in the ministry. These two observations seem to be proven to be true during the pandemic. In three studies on church services conducted in Indonesia during the pandemic, namely a series of researches from Bilangan Research Center, National Survey and National Dialogue from South East Asia Bible Seminary, Malang, as well as a series of researches from the Center for the Church Growth Studies of Amanat Agung Theological School, Jakarta, it was found that the church still has a disproportionate concept of theodicy. The church services are still very dependent on the clergy’s role as professionals and narrowly centered merely on the worship ministry. There is also a serious gap between the older and the younger generation, and church services are not yet ready to deal with technology. Responding to this reality, the writers propose that the church needs to refocus its post-pandemic ministry in six ways, namely: building a theological vision that can be embodied in the ministry, making worship ministry a central but not as a center in ministry, developing family-based discipleship, strengthening pastoral ministry that emphasizes deep personal relationships, paying attention to ministering the next generation, and prioritize the sending capacity rather than solely the seating capacity.

scholarly journals Prinsip-Prinsip Penggembalaan Berdasarkan Injil Yohanes 10:1-21

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-13
Author(s):  
Alferdi Alferdi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Church Growth ◽  
Pastoral Care ◽  
Gospel Of John ◽  
Spiritual Growth ◽  
Pastoral Ministry ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Online Journals ◽  
Leadership Crisis ◽  
The Church

ABSTRACT The leadership crisis in the church, especially the church pastor, is a very touching phenomenon. How not, this crisis affects the church's growth, especially spiritual growth. Because of this crisis, so here and there many congregations then no longer heed their faith, and even chose to leave Jesus. The cause of this crisis is none other than the pastors of the church who do not know what their principles are in carrying out pastoral care. This article examines the principles of a church pastor. The principle of shepherding will be explored based on the text of the Gospel of John 10: 1-21, which is a parable told by Jesus about the Good Shepherd. When a pastor in the church understands what the principles of a pastor are, it will certainly be an advantage that that way the ministry in the church will run well. Writing this article uses a qualitative approach with literature review. This approach seeks to analyze the text of the Gospel of John 10: 1-21 with various sources from books and online journals. This research shows that in the Gospel of John there are several principles of a shepherd, namely, shepherding is a calling, caring for, and sacrifice. These three things must be interpreted properly as a pastor, to lead to a ministry that is oriented towards church growth from various aspects, not a pastoral ministry that is only selfish or just looking for profit.ABSTRAKKrisis kepemimpinan dalam Gereja khususnya gembala jemaat adalah sebuah fenomena yang begitu mengharukan. Bagaimana tidak, krisis ini mempengaruhi pertumbuhan jemaat secara khusus pertumbuhan rohani. Karena krisis ini, sehingga di sana sini banyak jemaat yang kemudian tidak lagi mengindahkan iman mereka, dan bahkan memilih meninggalkan Yesus. Penyebab dari krisis ini tidak lain karena gembala jemaat tidak mengetahui apa yang menjadi prinsip mereka dalam melaksanakan penggembalaan. Artikel ini membahas apa yang menjadi prinsip dari seorang gembala jemaat. Prinsip penggembalaan akan ditelusuri berdasarkan teks Injil Yohanes 10:1-21, yaitu sebuah perumpamaan yang disampaikan oleh Yesus mengenai Gembala yang baik. Ketika seorang gembala dalam jemaat mengerti apa prinsip dari seorang gembala, tentu akan menjadi suatu keuntungan bahwa dengan jalan itu pelayanan dalam jemaat akan berjalan dengan baik. Penulisan artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kajian kepustakaan. Pendekatan ini berusaha menganalisis teks Injil Yohanes 10:1-21 dengan berbagai sumber dari buku maupun jurnal-jurnal online. Dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam Injil Yohanes ada beberapa prinsip dari seorang gembala yaitu, penggembalaan adalah panggilan, pemeliharaan, dan pengorbanan. Ketiga hal ini harus dimaknai dengan baik sebagai seorang gembala, untuk menuju pada pelayanan yang berorientasi pada pertumbuhan jemaat dari berbagai aspek bukan pelayanan penggembalaan yang hanya mementingkan diri sendiri ataupun hanya mencari keuntungan.

Canons to the Left of Him: Brevard Childs, his Critics, and the Future of Old Testament Theology

1997 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain Provan
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Biblical Theology ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Bible ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Probable Origin ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Church

It is well known that the seeds from which the modern discipline of OT theology grew are already found in 17th and 18th century discussion of the relationship between Bible and Church, which tended to drive a wedge between the two, regarding canon in historical rather than theological terms; stressing the difference between what is transient and particular in the Bible and what is universal and of abiding significance; and placing the task of deciding which is which upon the shoulders of the individual reader rather than upon the church. Free investigation of the Bible, unfettered by church tradition and theology, was to be the way ahead. OT theology finds its roots more particularly in the 18th century discussion of the nature of and the relationship between Biblical Theology and Dogmatic Theology, and in particular in Gabler's classic theoreticalstatementof their nature and relationship. The first book which may strictly be called an OT theology appeared in 1796: an historical discussion of the ideas to be found in the OT, with an emphasis on their probable origin and the stages through which Hebrew religious thought had passed, compared and contrasted with the beliefs of other ancient peoples, and evaluated from the point of view of rationalistic religion. Here we find the unreserved acceptance of Gabler's principle that OT theology must in the first instance be a descriptive and historical discipline, freed from dogmatic constraints and resistant to the premature merging of OT and NT — a principle which in the succeeding century was accepted by writers across the whole theological spectrum, including those of orthodox and conservative inclination.

Charismata: Gifts, Enablements, or Ministries?

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-69
Author(s):  
Benny Aker
Keyword(s):  
New Testament ◽  
Spiritual Gifts ◽  
Biblical Theology ◽  
Church Culture ◽  
The New Testament ◽  
The One ◽  
The Church

AbstractIn the midst of a growing awareness of spiritual gifts in contemporary church culture and in the academy, much confusion exists. The use of the term 'charismata' promotes this confusion and is not an appropriate label for the biblical evidence of such activity. The problem lies in a deficient linguistic and exegetical handling of this term—a problem identified by James Barr long ago and brought to the fore by Kenneth Berding. Proper exegesis overcomes this prevalent exegetical and linguistic fallacy and suggests another term, diakonia. However, a more foundational conception of both the church and ministry is lacking. By analyzing Pauline anthropol ogy in Romans, an enduring and foundational model for gifts and ministries emerges. This model is the Pauline conception of the church as God's tem ple. People who are delivered from sin's power through identifying with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection and who have the Spirit are free to give themselves both as sacrifice and temple servants in spiritual ministries. One other caution is raised and discussed. One must avoid the charge in practice and theology of Spirit-monism. Basic structures of the New Testament always place Jesus as the One through whom the Spirit comes. Conse quently, all Spirit activity must in some way be christological and sote riological in nature. Some contemporary applications are derived from this biblical theology of Church and ministry.

scholarly journals Impact of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia Services for the Growth of the Indonesian Christian Church Resident Sudirman Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-49
Author(s):  
Wimpie Tanojo
Keyword(s):  
Church Growth ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
The Church

The ministries of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia are the foundation of a church, meaning that a church that is aware of its duty and calling on this earth must rely on these three ministries. It can be said that the true main duty of the church is reflected in the ministry of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia. Based on this main task, the church must be able to demonstrate and impart the life of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia with the aim of impacting and changing human life. This is what the Ressud Sudirman Surabaya Indonesian Christian Church is aware of in the context of its duties and vocation as a church that has been present in the midst of the Surabaya community, of course its presence is required to fulfill God's plan to become salt and light, a blessing for the surrounding community in general and the congregation in particular. through Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia's ministry. This research uses a descriptive method. The author directly conducts research, both literature and field research. Bibliography that contains various theoretical data related to topic material from various sources of information which contains important statements to support the accuracy of the research. In addition, this research is also complemented by field research either through questionnaires or direct interviews with several trusted sources including congregants, church activists, servants, sympathizers so that the results of the research present a strong and accurate combination because they are supported by strong theoretical aspects but are also followed by field research evidence. The purpose of this study: first to realize how important the services of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia are for the growth of the Indonesian Christian Church in Ressud Surabaya in particular and to the Lord's church in general. Second, the Church is aware of her duty and calling on this earth which has been mandated by God to be her witness so that the impact is evident in church growth both in quality and quantity. Third, the Church of God has the correct concept of the impact of the ministry of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia on church growth from the perspective of Missiology, Theology and Ecclesiology. Based on the research conducted by the author, the results obtained are how the extraordinary impact of the services of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia on the growth of the Indonesian Christian Church Ressud Surabaya.   This is evidenced by the increasing number of church members from year to year and the increasing quality of the congregation's faith. By having a correct understanding of the ministry of Diakonia, Koinonia and Marturia, the congregation will be more active and diligent in carrying out the duties and responsibilities that have been mandated by God to become a blessing, to become salt and light in this world, in various forms of diaconial services such as selling rice. cheap for the congregation and partly distributed by the surrounding community, cheap medical treatment and even free for the congregation and the poor by establishing a polyclinic "Waluyojati", scholarships for underprivileged congregations ranging from elementary, junior high and even vocational levels, house renovation program held 1 a year one to two times for the congregation. In the form of Koinonia, it can be seen from the congregation that is divided into several sectors or regions, the congregation will continue to grow and increase even out of the city, namely Lamongan, Denpasar and even to Batam, the Denpasar congregation was institutionalized in 2003, while in the city of Surabaya the Indonesian Christian Church Lebak Jaya was matured in 1994 and the Kutisari area in 1998 was instituted simultaneously in 1998 the Batam Indonesian Christian Church was also institutionalized where the Batam Indonesia Christian Church is the fruit of the ministry of several Indonesian Christian Churches including the Indonesian Christian Church Ressud in it. The goal is to be a witness through this service, but the most important of this research is that the Indonesian Christian Church congregation in Ressud is a congregation that has marturia diaconiality, while the implementation of Marturia directly or verbally is not optimal, this is also acknowledged by the council is a local church based on interviews and research based on a questionnaire.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pelayanan Kunjungan Pastoral Terhadap Pertumbuhan Rohani Jemaat

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Mikha Agus Widiyanto ◽  
S Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Spiritual Growth ◽  
Pastoral Ministry ◽  
The Church

This research aim to test the influence of pastoral visiting ministry to the spiritual growth of the church. Research executed in Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia of Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara District, Kalimantan East. The results showed that there was an influence of pastoral visiting ministry on the spiritual growth of the congregation as indicated by the correlation coefficient of 0.340 which was significant at α = 0.05. Pastoral visiting ministry will bring the pastor closer to the congregation that he serves, making the pastoral ministry effective, thereby impacting the spiritual growth of the congregation. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh pelayanan kunjungan pastoral terhadap pertumbuhan rohani jemaat.Penelitian dilaksanakan di Gereja Kemah Injil Indonesia Tenggarong, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan Timur. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa terdapat pengaruh pelayanan kunjungan pastoral terhadap pertumbuhan rohani jemaat yang ditunjukkan melalui koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,340 yang signifikan pada α = 0,05. Pelayanan kunjungan pastoral akan mendekatkan gembala dengan jemaat yang dilayaninya, membuat pelayanan penggembalaan menjadi efektif, sehingga berdampak pada pertumbuhan rohani jemaat.

Priest Peter Ilyinsky (1871-1938): Educator, publicist, confessor

2019 ◽  
pp. 286-292
Author(s):  
Николай Сергеевич Черепенин
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Pastoral Ministry ◽  
Russian Orthodox ◽  
Orthodox Church ◽  
Chronological Order ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Crucial Point ◽  
Russian Orthodox Church ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Church

Изучение жизненных обстоятельств священнослужителей первой половины XX в. является важной составляющей изучения истории Русской Православной Церкви. Оно позволяет детально проследить некоторые процессы и явления, происходившие в Церкви того периода, на конкретных примерах. Данная статья посвящена священнику Петру Ильинскому, около сорока лет прослужившему на сельском приходе. Его служение раскрывается в статье в хронологическом порядке: педагогическая и хозяйственная деятельность пастыря дополняется описанием его публицистических трудов и заканчивается описанием его семьи и исповеднического подвига. Данная работа служит свидетельством незаурядного пастырского служения священника Петра в переломный момент жизни нашего государства и в достаточной мере иллюстрирует историческую эпоху конца XIX - первой половины XX веков на конкретном примере. The study of the life circumstances of clergymen in the first half of the 20th century is an important part of the study of the history of the Russian Orthodox Church. It allows us to trace in detail some of the processes and phenomena that took place in the Church in that period, using concrete examples. This article is about the priest Peter Ilyinsky, who served forty years in a rural parish. His ministry is presented in chronological order: his teaching and economic activities are followed by a description of his publicist writings and ending with a description of his family and confessional deeds. This work is a testimony to the extraordinary pastoral ministry of the Priest Peter at a crucial point in the life of our nation, and illustrates the historical era of the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century with concrete examples.

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