Ministry Of Church Research Articles

Studies on the Armenian-Kypchak manuscripts in Turkey

This article raises a question that has not been considered before. It refers to Turkish researchers’ studies of old Kypchak manuscripts, written in the Armenian alphabet in the 16th-17th centuries. During this period, due to historical events, Armenians and Kypchaks lived in the same settlement. Trade was especially active among Kypchaks and Armenians so kinship was established. This led to the formation of the Armenian-Kypchak language and writing. According to researchers, the Armenians who were living in Ukraine during the 16th-17th centuries forgot their native language and used the Kypchak as a spoken language and even they prayed in the Kypchak. In accordance with sources sources, only church ministers spoke Armenian. The Turkish-Armenian researcher K. Pamukchia, relying on the classification of Yak. Dashkevich, who studied the of Armenian-Kypchak written records, divides the development process of the Armenian-Kypchak language into three stages. The first is the mastery of the Kypchak language by the Armenians as a spoken language before the linguistic period (end of 13th -15th centuries). The second is the flourishing of the Armenian-Kypchak written language (start of 16th-first half of 17th century, i.e. 1524-1699). The third is the decline and death of the Armenian-Kypchak language (second half of 18th century).

THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AS A TOOL OF THE IMPERIAL COLONIZATION OF ASIAN RUSSIA IN THE DISCOURSE OF THE MISSIONERS’ DIARIES AND NOTES OF THE ALTAI ECCLESIASTICAL MISSION (LATE ХIХ - EARLY XX CENTURIES)

The article deconstructs the discourse of the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool of imperial colonization of Asian Russia based on the materials from the diaries and records of the missionaries of the Altai Ecclesiastical Mission. The long-term experience of historiographical comprehension of missionary activity in Russia and the outskirts is taken into account, while it is noted that outside the research reflection of scientists there were questions of the missionary work of the Russian Orthodox Church in the context of the imperial colonization of the Russian periphery, in which the church performed an important organizing function, which was largely explained as belonging to a significant proportion of subjects the colonization process to the Orthodox branch of the Christian faith, and the ethno-confessional heterogeneity of the developed territories. It is stated that the diaries and notes of the employees of the Altai Ecclesiastical Mission of the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries were an important intellectual “platform” for the discourse of the imperial colonization of the eastern outskirts, not only representing the iconic status and capabilities of the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool for incorporating peripheral regions into the national space, but also broadcasting options for cooperation between the authorities and society, united on religious grounds. In the course of the study, it was found that the diaries of mission workers were an effective “platform” for representing the ideas of church ministers about the meaning and tasks of colonizing the eastern outskirts of the empire in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which were based on the idea of the ability of the missionary community to build long-term models of cultural communication with the Siberian population on the basis of a common religious identity.

Jemaat Lanjut Usia yang Berbahagia: Pelayanan, Pembinaan, dan Pendewasaan Iman

Older people tend to stay at home, a condition that poses new problems for older people. They are alienated from their environment and forgotten by people, resulting in rejection and loss of self-esteem. Therefore, church ministry to the elderly must be viewed as a specific ministry and taken seriously by special workers and servants of God who truly understand the problems of the elderly. These categorical services morally oblige the church to treat its congregation members, the elderly, seriously and responsibly. Ultimately it means striking a balance between being careful and acting responsibly. A church is an institution with an organization. But more than that, the church is a community of believers. According to God's command in Matthew 28: 18-20, After becoming a disciple of Christ and being baptized, a disciple of Christ must be taught the doctrine of the Christian faith, how to live the Christian life.

The Catholic Church in Poland, Her Faithful, and the Restrictions on Freedom to Practise Religion during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the rapid spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the state authorities in Poland—as in other countries—decided to introduce various restrictions on rights and freedoms, including the freedom to practise religion. The purpose of this study is to analyse and evaluate the position taken by the ministers of the Catholic Church in Poland and her faithful towards these restrictions during the first wave of the pandemic. An analysis of source material, including documents published by representatives of the Conference of Polish Bishops and diocesan bishops (or curial deputy officials), leads to the conclusion that, in their official messages, the bishops virtually unanimously supported the restrictions imposed by the state, often granting them the sanction of canon law, or introducing even more restrictive solutions in their own dioceses. Moreover, an analysis of the media coverage of the first wave of the pandemic, as well as sociological opinion research focusing on Poland’s Catholic faithful, concludes that both the faithful and ‘rank-and-file’ clergy exhibited a polarised assessment of the stance adopted by the bishops towards the restrictions. However, this analysis allows for the refutation of the claim expressed in the literature, and shared by some of the faithful, about the bishops’ excessive submissiveness to the state authorities. Our research proves that this claim somewhat distorts the reality. Rather, the attitude of the hierarchs of the Church needs to be seen as an expression of their responsibility for the common good. More deserving of criticism, on the other hand, is the excessive focus of the ecclesiastical message of this period on the restrictions on the freedom to practise religion, while the right of the faithful to the spiritual goods of the Church was relegated to the background (Can. 213 CIC-1983). In adopting the research framework developed by Joseph Cardijn (‘see–judge–act’), our analysis concludes with the recommendation that, should a similar crisis arise in the future, the institution of the Church should rather focus its message to the faithful on securing the said right in the context of the state-imposed restrictions, by adopting the attitude typical of that of an addressee of legal norms, in line with the conclusions drawn from its own autonomy and independence as underlying principles of the State-Church relationship in both Church teachings and Polish law.

The Influence of Accountability and Transparency on The Quality of GMIT's Financial Reports in Kupang City

Church religious organizations need to pay attention to their financial reports as accountability so that users of these financial reports can understand the extent of the organization's financial condition. The church also needs to implement good financial management to produce accurate information. Accountability and transparency in the church as a non-profit organization is urgently needed, through accountability presented in quality financial reports, resource providers can ensure that the resources provided are used properly in church ministry to church congregations.How to collect data in this study is to use a questionnaire (questionnaire). Data analysis method in this study the method used is Ordinary Least Square Regression. The data was collected and processed using Descriptive Statistical Testing and Hypothesis Testing.The results of this study are the significance value of Accountability (X1) is the prob value. T-count of 0.008 <0.5 states that H1 is accepted which shows that the more accountable the accountability for financial reports made by the church, the quality of the GMIT church's financial reports in the Kupang city class is increasing. The results of this study are the significance value of Transparency (X2) is the prob value. T-count of 0.010 <0.5 states H2 is accepted indicating that the more transparent a church is in managing financial reports, the quality of the GMIT church's financial reports in Kupang City will increase.

Servant leadership and job satisfaction: The mediating role of trust and leader-member exchange

ObjectiveThe study aimed to examine the role of trust mediation and leader-member exchange in the influence of servant leadership on job satisfaction.BackgroundResearch on the relationship between servant leadership and academic job satisfaction is rare. The study of servant leadership in Christian higher education is dominated by non-research (conceptual), literature review, and church ministry, instrument development, verification, and validation, quantitative (pre- and post-test), quantitative (descriptive), and qualitative studies. Thus, there have been no studies that test and measure complex variables simultaneously in one model that includes servant leadership, trust (job-related outcomes + mediator), leader-member exchange (behavioral outcome), and job satisfaction (well-being + outcome) in the context of Christian higher education in Indonesia. Servant leadership still needs to be done in work-related outcomes such as trust variables. Research on academic job satisfaction in non-European and non-Western contexts is still dominant in Palestine. Finally, the placement of trust as a mediation variable needs to be more consistent because trust also has a role as a predictor of servant leadership.MethodThis study used quantitative methods with a sample of 160 lecturers from 26 Christian higher education in Indonesia. This study used the partial least square (PLS-SEM) approach to verify the proposed hypothesis.ResultsThe results showed that servant leadership has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction and trust, and LMX mediate the influence of servant leadership on job satisfaction. Finally, trust and LMX are complementary mediation effects of servant leadership on job satisfaction.ConclusionServant leadership increases trust, LMX and job satisfaction. Trust and LMX increase job satisfaction. Trust and LMX have a mediating role in the effect of servant leadership on job satisfaction.ImplicationsRectors/chairmen who engage in high-level interactions with lecturers will influence trust, reduce losses, and maximize gains in their interactional relationships. In addition, based on the theory of leader-member exchange, high-quality, trustworthy, and satisfactory leader-member exchange relationships positively affect the personal growth, work attitudes, and performance of lecturers. The Private Higher Education Organizing Body (BPPTS) needs to prepare for leadership regeneration by preparing future service leaders through training that directly supports the improvement of servant leadership behavior. This is important because servant leadership behavior becomes essential to increase trust, LMX and lecturer job satisfaction and achieve Christian higher education goals. Finally, Power distances, short-term orientation cultures, and paternalistic are not found to be obstacles to servant leadership practices in Indonesian Christian higher education.

Impact of Tweens’ (Ages 8–12) Leadership Experience Over Other Children as Children Shepherds in House Church Ministries on Their Self-Concept Development as They Build Up the Body of Christ

This qualitative study is designed to explore how tween (ages 8–12) children shepherds in house church ministry develop their positive self-concept, through their helping leadership experience over other children. The purpose of the current study is articulated in the following three research questions: (a)What is the influence on self-concept development? (b) What environment/relational factors impact self-concept? (c) What is the influence of systematic support on tweens’ leadership experience? A total of 30 children shepherds participated in in-depth interviews ( n = 30); 27 children shepherds’ parents participated in the short surveys ( n = 27): seven ministers/volunteers participated in unstructured interviews ( n = 7) from five different local churches with the house church ministry in Texas and California. There are seven emerging themes implicating that children shepherds in the tween period could develop their positive self-concept along with the development of sociability, pro-sociality, and proactivity. Children shepherds’ holistic self-concept development is brought up by the social-emotional and programmatically practical support from church ministry. At the same time, this development can potentially influence their successful social adjustment in the faith community so that they can contribute to building up the body of Christ as members of the church in return. Furthermore, these findings extend their implications to examine the possibility of building up a novel model for the new era of children's ministry— Ministry by Children as children lead the ministry with their active participation and holistic dedication to their faith community.

Kontribusi Theologia Yohanes Calvin tentang Hubungan Gereja dan Negara sebagai Pola Misi

Abstract: How is the christian’s opinion? Should we obey more to the state or to the church? Of course, we must always obey to God, but this does not mean that we neglect our obedience to the social-human institutions, such as a state. Calvin said “the State institution it self is actually a manifestation of our human social nature established by God. In their respective areas, the state and the church are two autonomous entities. However, as public institutions they are related to each other, thus to a certain extent they are not opposed to each other.” In this case, the church has the obligation to support and assist the state, that means, the church cooperates with the state (i.e. the government) to realize the society welfare. Therefore, relation between the church with the state can be applied as the pattern of mission in the church ministry. It’s similar with Calvin’s statement in his theology about the practice of church ministry in the society community.

Analisis Peran Roh Kudus Dalam Eksistensi Pelayanan Dan Pertumbuhan Gereja

Nowadays, churches are found that are led and managed like companies based on worldly principles, thus ignoring the important role of the Holy Spirit in them. Whereas the church is a fellowship of those who have received God's grace in faith in Christ. In order to reveal the light of God's Kingdom in the world, serve others, and grow with the aim of expanding God's Kingdom on earth. This paper aims to analyze the role of the Holy Spirit in the existence, ministry and growth of the Church by using descriptive qualitative methods related to the experience of the early church. Data collection was carried out through the Bible and various literature, journals, books, and interviews. As a result, the Holy Spirit acts as a church planter, empowers ministers to carry out church ministry duties, and drives church growth in all things. The conclusion is that the existence, ministry and growth of the church is the work of the Holy Spirit by deceiving believers for the fulfillment of God's work and plan for the world. so that the existence, ministry and growth of the church cannot be separated from the role of the Holy Spirit who works to realize the divine plan.

“Africa's First Woman Press Photographer”: Mabel Cetu's Photographs in Zonk!

“Africa's First Woman Press Photographer”: Mabel Cetu's Photographs in <i>Zonk!</i>

A Community of Scholars for the Church's Teaching Ministry: A Vision for Flourishing at SPCE's 50th Anniversary

This article was originally composed and delivered as the Presidential Address at the annual meeting of the Society of Professors in Christian Education (SPCE), which convened in Dallas, Texas on October 14–16, 2021. This meeting marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Society's incorporation. A list of “ten ideals for a flourishing community of scholars devoted to the church's teaching ministry” is presented. Two appendices are included that contain historical information about the organization's leadership and honored luminaries.

Practical Theology Approaches and Sermons for Hospital Ministry

Modern society is aging due to medical advances and various reasons, and the number of elderly and the number of nursing hospitals is increasing. The church's ministry of caring and preaching for these people has become essential. Therefore, the understanding of hospital caring sermons has become more important for pastors. The primary purpose of this study is to explore and formulate an effective hospital sermon for the faith community. The formulation of this preaching is built from the elaboration of homiletics with other disciplines, especially pastoral counseling. This study is to explore the hospital sermon as an alternative sermon to counter conventional sermons that tend to focus on healthy church members at Sunday worship. The main reason this topic is studied is that most pastors or God's servants marginalize the hospital community as part of church services. This study uses the theory of "The Hospital Preaching Guidance" proposed by Cajetan N. Ihewulezi. Theoretically, this article is expected to provide a new perspective in homiletic study to prioritize pastoral care and preaching for the hospital-caring community. Practically, the hospital sermon model is expected to contribute to addressing the problems and needs of the hospital caring community to be faithful.

Dalihan Na Tolu Analogy as an Approach to Strengthen Men’s Ministry Role

Of all categorical ministry, men’s ministry are not as actively involved in the church ministry as others do. This article discusses the ways to strengthen men’s ministry role in the Batak Protestant Christian Church (HKBP) in present day through cultural approach. The research used cultural analogy approach. Data were collected by using observation and interviews. In analyzing the data, the researcher employed relevant literature sources such as books and journal articles. The research shows that the elements of Batak principles of Dalihan Na Tolu upholding a Batak person and his/her families of Hula-hula, Dongan Tubu, and Boru were found to be still relevant. The principle’s framework could be used as an approach to strengthen role of male church parishioners in the church by associating it with another three elements: the Church, Bibel (the Bible), and the family. Thus, Dalihan Na Tolu as a cultural principle is applicable to church ministry setting by association of: (1) the organized Church to Hula-hula, (2) the family to Boru, and (3) Bibel as Dongan Tubu

ECUMENICAL MISSION IN INDONESIA: A Respon on Covid-19 Pandemic Situation

Mission in ecumenical era is a new paradigm as the changing of time and the perspective of postmodern society. Recently, global people were challenged by pandemic situation that caused some shifts in the church ministry. This article offers some concept of mission which takes into account an interpretation to WCC declaration that is relevant to face pandemic situation in Indonesia. The writing method used is descriptive theological analysis with an ecumenical mission perspective. The result is that the mission of the church is to be present in the midst of the world to spread the word, help, love, and heal people affected by Covid-19 to become one.

가나안 성도들을 위한 하이브리드 교회의 등장과 코로나 시대 메타버스 교회

The prolonged Covid has rapidly changed our local and social environment and created a hybrid lifestyle and synthetic model churches for religious life, so watching YouTube Live Stream of worship service became a new normal for Christians. The online virtual faith-based communities become a third space for multitudes of generation MZ and the De-churched. It also provides a new perspective to discover the value of the digital church, showing more possibilities for the coexistence of institutional and digital church. This article explains the online people movement and the hybrid church models through theological reflections. The synthetic model, one of Bevan’s contextualization models, enables us to understand the emergence of digital churches or so-called “Verge Churches” (Hirsch and Ferguson 2011:39). All-Line church, a hybrid church ministry, can be compared to a see-saw play because the numbers of online and offline members are accordingly flexible depending on the Covid situation. The hybrid churches’ online ministry can also be called a seedbed ministry metaphorically because it may lead church scattered-refugees to be transplanted to a new field with spiritual care in the Metaverse environment

Exploring student learning effectiveness in a case study of asynchronous online instruction for promoting intercultural church ministry in a Chinese–American seminary

ABSTRACT There has been an emphasis on intercultural competency in various professional training settings in the past decade. In Christian ministry, this skillset is highly desirable, and is an important learning outcome in theological education. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of asynchronous online instruction in promoting intercultural competency in a case study of a second-generation Asian-American ministry course in seminary. The research questions focus on cultural differences and adequate instructional strategies, as perceived by students. This research uses surveyed data based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions and qualitative interview data from a course instructor and the students. The results show that the cultural differences between the instructor and students bring positive challenges for students to experience the conflicts in processing and communicating cultural perspectives and ministry philosophies. This case study has suggested that a course learning on intercultural ministry would be most effective in focusing on students’ cultural exposures, reflection on contrasting cultural perspectives, and intercultural communication skills. Although the development of students’ intercultural competencies will not be complete by taking the course, the experience gained through it is significant and opens their eyes and mind to see the greatness of God's kingdom. One that is culturally diverse and continues to inspire their discovery.

Peran Gembala Sebagai Upaya Pendidikan Agama Kristen Dalam Pembinaan Spiritualitas Remaja Pemuda

Adolescent and youth as the next generation have important roles for the church. Their enthusiasm and creativity are very needed in participating for the church ministry and development. Adolescent and youth spirituality building through worship is being very fundamental so that they may involve in developing the church. Nevertheless, it cannot be dennied that adolescent and youth assume that activities outside the church is more interesting than worship, coachings through the worship is considered not suitable so that impact to their spiritual life. This study aimed to know pastor’s role as an effort of Christian Education to the adolescent and youth spirituality enhancement. This research was using survey method with causal on the analysis. The result showed that pastor has a significant role in Christian Education to the adolescent and youth spiritual improvement. Coaching conducted by the pastor through Christian Education teaching in worship or fellowship as well as joint activities will impact on adolescent and youth spiritual improvement to be more growing in Christ.

Fungsi Karunia Roh Kudus dalam Pelayanan Gereja Digital Berdasarkan 1 Korintus 12:1-11

This paper reviews the gift of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. The method used in writing this topic is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The role and function of the Holy Spirit based on 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 is to enlighten believers in preaching the gospel. The purpose of the gift of the Holy Spirit is to help in the ministry of the Digital Church and to show that the power of God is more dominant than the powers of the universe. In preaching the gospel, the function of the gifts of the Holy Spirit has a very important role. Preaching the Gospel is the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, and the responsibility of believers. The purpose of this paper is to explain how the gifts of the spirit function in the ministry of the church in digital. In 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 the Apostle Paul further explains how about healing in the church? In 1 Corinthians 12 there is an answer from Paul to the Corinthians' question about the gifts of the Spirit. There are various kinds of gifts: the gift of healing, the gift of prophecy, the gift of discernment of spirits, and the gift of tongues. These gifts are given for the purpose of assisting, helping and facilitating the ministry of preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God.

KEAKTIFAN OMK DALAM HIDUP MENGGEREJA DAN SUMBANGANNYA BAGI KATEKESE UMAT DI PAROKI KATEDRAL KELUARGA KUDUS BANJARMASIN DI MASA PANDEMI

Catholic youth are the heart of the Church, nation and state. The existence of a church will be determined by the young people in it. Likewise with the pastoral ministry of the Catholic Church, which requires young people to become drivers and motors to contribute talents and talents for the development of the people. Non-catechist religious teachers play an important role in proclaiming the Catholic faith through more concrete witness to life, education and teaching. The lack of involvement of young Catholics in the pastoral care of the Church is a big question that deserves to be investigated and resolved. This study focuses on young Catholics in Parish of Keluarga Kudus, Banjarmasin Cathedral. Young Catholics who are less active are also caused by many factors that must be studied one by one. This study aims to highlight the role and activity of young Catholics in the Holy Family Parish, Banjarmasin Cathedral and review their role in catechesis efforts among the people.

Ethics of God's Servants Related to The Calls and Duties of Church Service Based on Philippines 2:21-22

This paper aims to analyze the ethics of God's servants related to the calling and duties of church ministry based on Philippians 2:21-21. First, servants of God in carrying out church duties sometimes tend to forget or ignore that they are called and chosen by God to serve souls wholeheartedly and with high ethics. Many servants of God who do not show ethical attitudes that match their status as a servant of God are found so that it becomes a stumbling block within the church as a community of believers, as well as outside the church as an environment that can be reached to Christ. In this paper, the descriptive qualitative method is used, by collecting data through the Bible and other literature books such as journals, interviews, and documents related to the topic of discussion, such as social media and Youtube. As a result, a servant of God is ethically obliged to have the nature of loyalty to God who has called him. Second, a servant of God is ethically obligated to be an example in God's entrusted to service. In conclusion, a servant of God is essentially an ethical human being because he is called by God, the Source of Ethics; the servant of God needs to grasp the essence of his calling by realizing that serving is an honour and grace in God's call. Thus, he is required to show an ethical attitude: a servant of God is ethically obliged to have the nature of loyalty to God who has called him. Second, a servant of God is ethically obliged to be an example in the service God has entrusted to him.