Journal Of Society Empowerment Publications

Pendalaman Alkitab Berbasis Mazmur 32: Dari Pengakuan Dosa Menuju Pemulihan Sukacita bagi Jemaat GKB Bahtera Hayat Semarang

Pujiati Pujiati, Ragil Kristiawan — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This Community Service Program presents a spiritual intervention through "Bible Study Based on Psalm 32" for the congregation of GKB Bahtera Hayat Semarang. The context of modern urban life often gives rise to psychospiritual challenges in the form of unacknowledged guilt, leading to an identity crisis and spiritual alienation. This program was designed to address these issues by offering a comprehensive exposition of Psalm 32, which maps the transformative journey from confession of sin to the restoration of joy. The implementation methods included in-depth library research, interactive lectures, and practical spiritual exercises. The discussion results indicate that the literary structure and theological themes of Psalm 32 encompassing honest confession, the assurance of forgiveness, and the promise of divine protection successfully provided an applicable framework. This program concludes that a Bible study model based on Psalm 32 is an effective and contextual model for restoring the spiritual joy of urban congregations, while also contributing to the formation of a community grounded in grace and openness.

Penguatan Kualitas Pelayanan Gerejawi melalui Edukasi Keluarga dan Etika Pelayanan bagi Hamba Tuhan di GBT Wilayah Samarinda

Tri Astuti, Chandra Kirana Luhur — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat/PkM) aims to strengthen the quality of church ministry through family education and ministry ethics education for church ministers in the Gereja Beth-El Tabernakel (GBT) Samarinda Region. The PkM was conducted in the form of a two-session seminar covering family education and ministry ethics education, employing lecture, discussion, and question-and-answer methods. Participants included pastors, ministers, church workers, and elders from GBT churches in the Samarinda area. The results indicate that family education encouraged participants to re-examine the role of family as the foundation of ministry, while ministry ethics education reinforced the understanding of ministry as an honor, a form of sacrifice, and a continuous process of personal transformation. The integration of these two components enhanced participants’ awareness of the importance of life balance, moral integrity, and exemplary conduct in ministry. This program contributes to the development of healthier, more balanced, and character-centered church ministry.

Strategi Pemberdayaan Warga Gereja melalui Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Teknisi AC Residential bagi Jemaat GKI Depok

Yakub Hendrawan Perangin Angin — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The need to carry out the responsibilities of the church's duties is one of them by empowering the congregation, empowerment of the congregation can be done one of them is through a program to improve the competence of human resources in this case the GKI Depok residents who need complete skills, knowledge and behavior. For this reason, the Residential AC Technician training program is an option that is not only in accordance with the needs of the church and the needs of the community in Depok but is also able to provide entrepreneurial business opportunities and become the seed of business units in the church environment, especially GKI Depok. The results of the training that took place from April 21-26, 2025 with 11 participants from the GKI Depok congregation were able to become examples and role models of the success of the congregation empowerment process in the GKI Depok environment which had a positive and long-term impact, even opening new opportunities to be able to carry out the professional certification process from the National Professional Certification Agency of the Republic of Indonesia and an incubator for other prospective new entrepreneurs. The PkM implementation method is carried out in the form of training and workshops.

Penguatan Ketahanan Psiko-Spiritual Lansia melalui Pendampingan Rohani Rutin di Panti Wreda Hanna Yogyakarta

Sulistiono Sulistiono, Sapto Sunariyanti, Darmanto Darmanto — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The increasing elderly population raises complex psychological and spiritual challenges, particularly for older adults living in nursing homes who are vulnerable to loneliness, anxiety, and loss of meaning due to physical limitations and limited social support. This community service program aimed to strengthen the psycho-spiritual resilience of elderly residents through a structured and participatory spiritual accompaniment program at Panti Wreda Hanna Yogyakarta. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the program involved needs assessment, module design, implementation, and reflective evaluation. Interventions were conducted for 10–12 weeks through communal prayer, personal spiritual guidance, group reflection, and psycho-spiritual education. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and group reflections, then analyzed thematically. The findings showed increased inner peace, spiritual engagement, and social interaction, along with reduced loneliness and anxiety. The program also produced a spiritual accompaniment module that can be sustainably used by nursing home staff.

Pembinaan Self Image Berbasis Nilai-nilai Kristiani Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Diri Siswa SMPK 2 Harapan Untal-Untal

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Adolescence is a critical phase in the formation of self-identity, which is heavily influenced by self-image. Students at SMPK 2 Harapan Untal-Untal Bali exhibit signs of low self-image, reflected in feelings of inferiority and an inability to fully realize their potential, a situation further exacerbated by exposure to social media and its unrealistic standards. The objective of this Community Service (PkM) activity is to build a foundation for a healthy self-image among adolescent students through the integration of psychological approaches and Christian values. The partners of the activity were 60 students and 12 teachers and staff at SMPK 2 Harapan Untal-Untal Bali. The methods used were integrative, including interactive lectures, biblical reflection based on the Imago Dei concept (Gen 1:27), small group discussions, and self-affirmation exercises based on God’s Word. The results showed an increase in students’ understanding of their identity in Christ, with 85% of participants stating they were better able to accept themselves. The impact of this activity included increased awareness among teachers regarding their role in guiding students’ identity development, as well as the creation of a school culture that better supports the growth of healthy self-esteem.