Congregation Council Strategy for Growing Congregation Faith in the Koinonia Lontio Preparation Congregation

https://doi.org/10.59361/tevunah.v1i2.11

Authors

  • Noveria Halumudala Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Luwuk Banggai
  • Naftali Kiyuk Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Luwuk Banggai
  • Mardian Baali Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Luwuk Banggai

Keywords:

pastoral service, congregational faith growth, Congregation Council's strategy

Abstract

In pioneering or preparatory congregations of new congregation members, efforts are needed to grow their faith. This research aims to explore the mentoring strategies carried out by the Congregation Council to develop the faith of the congregation at the Christian Church in Luwuk Banggai (GKLB) Koinonia Lontio Preparatory Congregation in Kabua-Bua village, Nuhon sub-district, Banggai district, Central Sulawesi. The research methodology used in this research is qualitative research with a case study approach. The data collection technique used is interviews, and data analysis techniques are reduction, display, and verification. The results of this research indicate that pastoral care is an effective strategy for growing congregational faith. Pastoral care is carried out through pastoral conversations, visits to congregation homes, and assistance in difficult times. The growth of faith can be seen in the members of the congregation who were previously not active in worshiping, becoming diligent in worshiping and willing to participate in worship activities.

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Published

13-11-2023

How to Cite

Halumudala, Noveria, Naftali Kiyuk, and Mardian Baali. “Congregation Council Strategy for Growing Congregation Faith in the Koinonia Lontio Preparation Congregation”. TEVUNAH: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristen 1, no. 2 (November 13, 2023): 151–165. Accessed May 7, 2025. https://jurnal.stak-luwukbanggai.ac.id/index.php/jt/article/view/11.

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