Alfons Renaldo Tampenawas, Semuel Selanno

Lebih dari Sekedar Kumpul: Pembinaan Kristiani dalam Persekutuan Mengukir Identitas Pemuda

Introduction

Lebih dari sekedar kumpul: pembinaan kristiani dalam persekutuan mengukir identitas pemuda. Atasi krisis identitas remaja Kristen di era digital melalui restrukturisasi Persekutuan Pemuda Gereja. Temukan strategi pembinaan holistik dan kolaborasi multilevel untuk ketahanan spiritual.

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to analyze the urgency of restructuring Church Youth Fellowships in response to the identity crisis faced by Christian adolescents (aged 15–30), which is exacerbated by the digital era. The method employed is a Descriptive Qualitative Literature Review, synthesizing existing theoretical concepts and findings. The results indicate that the ineffectiveness of fellowships stems from functional failure, often reducing them to mere social activities. The derived solution and main finding are the necessity of transforming into an integrated discipleship community centered on two pillars: 1) Implementing Holistic Nurturing utilizing digital technology as a discipleship tool while building an authentic self-concept rooted in Christ; and 2) Establishing a consistent Multilevel Collaboration among the church, family, and community. The practical implication of this study is to offer an ecological framework for the church to develop youth spiritual resilience. This transforms the fellowship from a vulnerable vessel into a solid foundation for character, ensuring the consistency of Christian values across all digital and physical domains of life. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis urgensi restrukturisasi Persekutuan Pemuda Gereja dalam menghadapi krisis identitas remaja Kristen (15–30 tahun) yang diperburuk oleh era digital. Metode yang digunakan adalah Studi Literatur Kualitatif Deskriptif melalui sintesis temuan dan konsep teoretis. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa inefektivitas persekutuan disebabkan kegagalan fungsi, di mana ia hanya menjadi aktivitas sosial semata ("sekadar kumpul"). Solusi dan hasil yang disimpulkan adalah perlunya transformasi menuju komunitas pemuridan terintegrasi yang berfokus pada dua pilar: Pertama, Implementasi Pembinaan Holistik menggunakan teknologi digital sebagai alat discipleship sekaligus membangun konsep diri otentik yang berakar pada Kristus; dan kedua, Pembentukan Kolaborasi Multilevel yang konsisten antara gereja, keluarga, dan komunitas. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah menawarkan kerangka kerja ekologis bagi gereja untuk mengembangkan ketahanan spiritual pemuda. Hal ini mengubah persekutuan dari wadah yang rentan menjadi fondasi karakter yang kokoh, menjamin konsistensi nilai Kristen di setiap ranah kehidupan digital dan fisik.

Review

The paper, "Lebih dari Sekedar Kumpul: Pembinaan Kristiani dalam Persekutuan Mengukir Identitas Pemuda," tackles a critical and timely issue concerning the identity crisis faced by Christian adolescents (aged 15–30), a challenge significantly amplified by the digital era. Utilizing a Descriptive Qualitative Literature Review, the research effectively synthesizes existing theoretical concepts to analyze the urgent need for restructuring Church Youth Fellowships. This approach thoroughly contextualizes the problem, highlighting how current fellowships frequently suffer from functional failure, often devolving into superficial social activities rather than effective spiritual formation platforms. A key strength of this study is its clear identification of the problem's roots and the comprehensive, actionable solution it proposes. The authors convincingly argue for a necessary transformation towards an integrated discipleship community, built upon two essential pillars. The first pillar, "Holistic Nurturing," thoughtfully integrates digital technology as a tool for discipleship while simultaneously fostering an authentic self-concept rooted in Christ. The second, "Multilevel Collaboration," emphasizes the consistent engagement of the church, family, and wider community. These findings offer a robust ecological framework for churches, promising to cultivate spiritual resilience in youth and ensuring the consistent embodiment of Christian values across both digital and physical spheres of life. While the study presents a compelling theoretical framework and a well-argued case for restructuring, its nature as a literature review means its insights are drawn from existing academic discourse. For practical implementation, future empirical studies or case analyses of churches adopting these proposed strategies would provide valuable validation and further refine the ecological framework. Nevertheless, this research makes a significant contribution to the fields of practical theology and youth ministry, offering church leaders a much-needed strategic blueprint to transform youth fellowships from vulnerable social vessels into solid foundations for character and consistent Christian identity formation.

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