Journal Of Society Empowerment Publications

Pembinaan Iman Jemaat: "Carilah Tuhan" Berdasarkan Kitab Amos 5: 4-6 di GBI Gunungsari Salatiga

Tantri Yulia — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The congregation at GBI Gunungsari Salatiga is a congregation that is experiencing faith growth, but this congregation faces challenges to prioritize God in personal, family and society. In order to overcome this, the pastor has a regular formation program through teaching the Word of God. This faith formation has the theme “Seek The Lord” based on the Book of Amos 5:4-6 on December 8, 2024 at 08.00-10.00 at GBI Gunungsari Salatiga. The presentation of this faith formation preparation was through exposition study and literature study of Amos 5:4-6. While the implementation of community service uses the lecture method. There are 3 main points that can be done by the congregation to face the challenge of prioritizing God through the theme 'Seek God'. First: the congregation must seek God, second: the congregation must seek God through repentance. Third: the congregation must seek God by putting God first. The result of this PkM is that the congregation understands the meaning of seeking God, the congregation experiences repentance as a response to seeking God and the congregation is committed to prioritizing God in the practice of daily life.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dalam Upaya Menjaga Pelestarian Lingkungan Berperspektif Ekologi di Bali

Agus Joko Manteus — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The implementation of Community Service (PkM) is part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, aimed at enhancing human and environmental resources. This activity emphasizes the importance of preserving nature, particularly in addressing the negative impacts of plastic waste, which is increasingly prevalent in urban, rural, and mountainous areas. PkM is conducted due to the low awareness among rural communities about the effects of plastic waste on soil fertility, leading to decreased yields of coffee, cocoa, and tubers. Through direct socialization and education, it is hoped that rural communities will become more prudent in managing plastic waste. This activity is also expected to be published in an accredited journal and to raise awareness among the community about the importance of a harmonious relationship between humans and nature, in line with the Tri Hita Karana philosophy.

Beauty and The Best: Pembekalan bagi Victorious Women di Rock Sydney Church Australia

Claudia Angelina — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study presents a community service activity structured as a seminar entitled Beauty and The Best: Victorious Women, held at Rock Sydney Church, Australia. The main objective of the seminar was to educate and restore the Christian understanding of true womanly beauty—not based on physical appearance or societal expectations, but grounded in spiritual identity in Christ. The method employed was an interactive lecture consisting of four key stages: biblical material preparation, seminar delivery, open discussion and Q&A, and a follow-up phase including devotional materials and the formation of a spiritual support community. The outcomes revealed a significant transformation in participants’ perception of their identity as women in Christ, along with an increased awareness of their spiritual calling within the church, family, and society. The seminar successfully fostered a reflective and encouraging environment for continuous spiritual growth among participants.

Lingkungan dan Iman: Edukasi Deep Ecology dalam Perspektif Ekoteologi di GBI My Home Tanjung Uban

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Human survival with the existing ecosystem is experiencing imbalance. With data on increasing environmental damage as a call for all organizations to share the spirit of deep ecology which in this PkM is based on Ecotheology with the aim of fostering ecological awareness of the congregation through an ecotheological approach based on the Bible which takes place at GBI My Home Tanjung Uban. The activity was carried out by a team where lecturers and students from the Real Batam Theological College on April 26, 2025 as devotees. The method used is participatory education with a combination of counseling, theological discussions and direct practice of arranging church yards. The results of the activity showed an increase in the congregation's understanding of the relationship between faith and the environment, changes in mindset towards nature, and active involvement in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the worship space. So it can be concluded that the environment and faith are one in respecting the ecosystem as a creation in divine nature as a call for the spirit of natural balance and arrangement and continuity of life that coexist.

Abstrak

Keberlangsungan hidup manusia dengan ekosistem yang ada tengah mengalami ketimpangan. Dengan data yang kerusakan alam yang semankin meningkat sebagai seruan bagi semua organisasi untuk membagikan semangat deep ecology yang dalam PkM ini berpijak pada Ekoteologi dengan tujuan untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran ekologis jemaat melalui pendekatan ekoteologi yang berlandaskan Alkitab yang bertempat di GBI My Home Tanjung Uban. Kegiatan dilaksanakan oleh tim dimana dosen dan mahasiswa dari Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Real Batam pada tanggal 26 April 2025 sebagai pengabdi. Metode yang digunakan adalah edukasi partisipatif dengan kombinasi penyuluhan, diskusi teologis dan praktik langsung menata pekarangan gereja. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman jemaat terhadap hubungan antara iman dan lingkungan, perubahan pola pikir terhadap alam, serta keterlibatan aktif dalam menjaga kebersihan dan keindahan ruang ibadah. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa lingkungan dan iman adalah satu kesatuan dalam menghormati ekosistem sebagai ciptaan dalam kodrat ilahi sebagai seruan akan semangat keseimbangan alam dan penataan dan kelangsungan hidup yang berdampingan.

Pelatihan Literasi Bahasa Ibrani Alkitabiah Secara Daring bagi Masyarakat Kristen Lintas Daerah

Dwiyono Dwiyono — Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Limited access to Biblical Hebrew learning resources has often hindered non-academic Christian communities from engaging the Scriptures in their original language. This community service program aims to empower Christians from diverse regions through an accessible and contextual online literacy training in Biblical Hebrew. The program employed a narrative review to design learning materials and implemented interactive lectures via Zoom for delivery. Results indicate significant cognitive and affective improvement among participants—from having no prior knowledge to reading and interpreting verses in Hebrew. Beyond linguistic competence, the program also strengthened participants’ spiritual convictions and fostered a cross-regional learning community. Training sessions were documented and shared through digital platforms to reach independent learners more broadly. In conclusion, this initiative demonstrates that Biblical Hebrew education can be developed inclusively and technologically outside of formal institutions for wider community benefit.