Peran Guru Sekolah Minggu dalam Memperkenalkan Keselamatan di dalam Kristus kepada Anak-Anak Sekolah Minggu di Gereja Kristen Setia Indonesia Jemaat Ebenhaezer Tabai

Alde Zefanya Mikola; Marthen Mau; Esau Yesyurun Tang

doi:10.55606/dikmas.v7i2.731

Authors

Alde Zefanya Mikola Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar (SETIA) Ngabang
Marthen Mau Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar (SETIA) Ngabang
Esau Yesyurun Tang Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Injili Arastamar (SETIA) Ngabang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/dikmas.v7i2.731

Keywords:

Children's Faith Nurture, Christian Education, Church Ministry, Salvation in Christ, Sunday School Teacher

Abstract

Ministry practice provides theology students with an opportunity to apply theological knowledge in church ministry. This study aims to describe the role of Sunday School teachers in introducing salvation in Christ to children at GKSI Ebenhaezer Tabai, Beringkai Raya Village, Sekadau Hilir District, Sekadau Regency. The ministry takes place in a community where most residents work as farmers, with limitations in providing children's spiritual nurture. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method with a theological approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and the author's involvement in Sunday School ministry. The subjects were seven children participating in spiritual nurture activities at GKSI Ebenhaezer Tabai. The findings show that Sunday School teachers play an important role in introducing salvation in Christ through teaching God's Word, Bible stories, prayer, worship, scripture memorization, and Christian character building. These activities help children understand God's love, the saving work of Jesus Christ, and Christian values. However, challenges include limited learning resources, low participation, and insufficient parental support. Therefore, cooperation among the church, families, and Sunday School teachers is essential to strengthen children's faith and support optimal, Christ-centered spiritual growth.

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