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THE ESSENCE OF THE CHURCH AND ITS PRESENCE FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria; Mawikere, Jean Calvin Riedel; Mawikere, Daniella Beauty Melanesia
HOSPITALITAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Februari
Publisher : PT. Giat Konseling Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70420/7bqb3s09

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This study delves into the pivotal role of the church as an agent of social transformation, emphasizing its significant contributions to fostering holistic and sustainable changes within society. Employing a qualitative approach, the research undertakes an in-depth exploration and analysis of the church's role through an extensive literature review. Through meticulous content analysis, the study uncovers recurring patterns in relevant literature, elucidating how the church exerts its influence on social change through active participation, empowerment initiatives, and the cultivation of meaningful community relationships. Moreover, the study underscores the paramount importance of contextualizing church ministry within the local culture and advocating for pertinent spiritual values. By centering on the church’s impact on societal transformation, this research offers profound insights into its role as a comprehensive catalyst for change, emphasizing the church's inherent responsibility in fostering enhanced community well-being.
Leadership in Old Testament Narrative: Navigating Divine Calling and the Crisis of Human Authority Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria
EDULEAD: Journal of Christian Education and Leadership Vol 6, No 1 (2025): EDULEAD: Journal of Christian Education and Leadership - June 2025
Publisher : Sekolah Agama Kristen Terpadu Pesat Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47530/edulead.v6i1.272

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This study examines leadership in the Old Testament narrative, focusing on the dynamic tension between divine calling and the crisis of human authority within the framework of God’s sovereignty. Employing a narrative hermeneutic method, the analysis centres on key leadership texts featuring figures such as Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Ruth, David, and King Uzziah, aiming to elucidate how leadership authority is established, challenged, and at times compromised by human ambition. The findings reveal that leadership in the Old Testament is fundamentally a form of stewardship grounded in faithfulness to God’s holiness and submission to His sovereign will, while simultaneously confronting the persistent human tendency towards domination and self-assertion. This study highlights that the successes and failures of these leaders reflect the ongoing tension between divine will and human aspiration, offering pertinent insights for contemporary understandings of leadership within spiritual and ethical contexts. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive thematic integration of leadership narratives within the Old Testament tradition, contributing significantly to both theological discourse and practical leadership studies.AbstrakPenelitian ini mengkaji kepemimpinan dalam narasi Perjanjian Lama dengan fokus pada dinamika antara panggilan ilahi dan krisis otoritas manusia dalam konteks kedaulatan Allah. Metode hermeneutik naratif digunakan untuk menganalisis teks-teks sentral, termasuk narasi kepemimpinan tokoh-tokoh seperti Yakub, Musa, Gideon, Rut, Daud, dan Raja Uzia, guna memahami bagaimana otoritas kepemimpinan dibangun, diuji, dan terkadang gagal akibat ambisi manusia. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan dalam Perjanjian Lama adalah sebuah pelayanan yang bersandar pada kesetiaan kepada kekudusan Allah dan ketundukan pada kedaulatan-Nya, sekaligus menghadapi tantangan dari kecenderungan manusia untuk menguasai dan mendominasi. Studi ini menegaskan bahwa keberhasilan maupun kegagalan para pemimpin tersebut merefleksikan ketegangan antara kehendak ilahi dan aspirasi manusiawi, yang relevan bagi pemahaman kepemimpinan kontemporer dalam konteks spiritual dan etika. Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada integrasi tematik narasi kepemimpinan secara holistik dalam tradisi Perjanjian Lama, memberikan kontribusi teologis dan praktis yang signifikan untuk diskursus kepemimpinan masa kini.
Ethnotheological Studies on the Substance of Folk Religion as Local Theology among the Dani Ethnic Group in Baliem Village, Papua: Towards a Contextual Ministry Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria; Mawikere, Jean Calvin Riedel; Mawikere, Daniella Beauty Melanesia
LIMMUD: Jurnal Ilmu Keagamaan dan Sosial Humaniora Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Maret || LIMMUD: Jurnal Ilmu Keagamaan dan Sosial Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70420/8gtcd689

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This study investigates the interplay between the folk religion of the Dani people in Baliem Village, Papua, and its potential to inform a local theology that supports contextual ministry. By applying an ethnotheological framework, the research examines how Dani cultural and religious beliefs—particularly those enshrined in the Nabelan-Kabelan and Naruekul mythologies—can serve as a foundation for contextual evangelism. Through qualitative methods, including ethnographic fieldwork and content analysis of relevant literature, this study identifies key elements of Dani folk religion that either hinder or facilitate the integration of Christian teachings within Dani society. The findings highlight the intricate relationship between indigenous spirituality and Christian ethics, suggesting that a contextualised approach to ministry is crucial for effective evangelism among the Dani people. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for the development of contextual ministry strategies that engage with the Dani’s cultural and theological worldview.
Contemplating and Proclaiming the Meaning of Christmas: A Biblical Hermeneutical Study on the Incarnation of Christ and Its Implications for the Life of Believers Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria
LIMMUD: Jurnal Ilmu Keagamaan dan Sosial Humaniora Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): September || LIMMUD: Jurnal Ilmu Keagamaan dan Sosial Humaniora
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70420/limmud.v1i2.225

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This study examines the meaning of Christmas from a biblical perspective and explores how its values can be lived out and proclaimed daily by believers. Christmas is often observed as an annual tradition without a profound understanding of the incarnation of Christ and the fulfilment of God's promise of salvation. The research employs biblical hermeneutics, utilising an expository approach and thematic analysis of Old and New Testament texts. The findings reveal that Christmas affirms Jesus as the HaMoshia (Saviour), reflects the paradox of the Kingdom of God, and serves as a call to proclaim the Gospel. In conclusion, Christmas is not merely an annual celebration but a summons to live in the light of Christ and to proclaim the message of salvation to the world each day.
Dari Penciptaan hingga Pemuridan: Fondasi Biblika-Teologis bagi Pemulihan Kesetaraan Gender Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria
DUNAMIS: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Kristiani Vol 10, No 2 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Intheos Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30648/dun.v10i2.1785

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Abstract. Gender inequality is a complex issue involving biological, cultural, social, and theological dimensions. This study examines the biblical-theological foundation for restoring gender equality based on the continuity of the narrative of creation, the fall, and redemption in Christ. Using a literature study method, an analysis was conducted of biblical texts, systematic theology literature, and contemporary socio-cultural studies. The result of the study indicate that humans were created equal as the imago Dei, but the fall brought relational distortions that gave rise to gender injustice. True restoration is only possible through Christ's redemption, which opens up space for holistic discipleship as an ethical and transformative strategy.Abstrak. Ketidaksetaraan gender merupakan isu kompleks yang melibatkan dimensi biologis, kultural, sosial, dan teologis. Penelitian ini menelaah fondasi biblika-teologis bagi pemulihan kesetaraan gender berdasarkan kesinambungan narasi penciptaan, kejatuhan, dan penebusan dalam Kristus. Dengan metode studi kepustakaan, analisis dilakukan terhadap teks Alkitab, literatur teologi sistematik, serta kajian sosial-kultural kontemporer. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa manusia diciptakan setara sebagai imago Dei, tetapi kejatuhan membawa distorsi relasional yang melahirkan ketidakadilan gender. Pemulihan hakiki hanya dimungkinkan melalui penebusan Kristus, yang membuka ruang bagi pemuridan holistik sebagai strategi etis dan transformatif.
Biblical Eschatology from Creation to Consummation in Christ and Its Implications for the Church Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria
Evangelikal: Jurnal Teologi Injili dan Pembinaan Warga Jemaat Vol 10 No 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46445/ejti.v10i1.893

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This article examines biblical eschatology as a coherent theological metanarrative unfolding from creation to consummation in Christ, in whom all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). Eschatology is approached not as a speculative doctrine concerned primarily with future events, but as a present and ongoing reality grounded in the redemptive work and restorative reign of Christ. Through a qualitative theological methodology, employing canonical hermeneutics and lexical analysis of the term ἔσχατος, the study traces the eschatological trajectory of Scripture as it coheres around the person and work of Christ. This trajectory encompasses the original act of creation, its distortion through sin, the inauguration of restoration through the cross and resurrection, and its ultimate consummation in the new creation. Particular attention is given to Revelation 21, where the eschaton is depicted not merely as temporal finality but as the fulfillment of all things in Christ (παλινγενεσία), thereby revealing the divine purpose to restore creation through Him. This eschatological vision carries significant implications for the life and identity of God’s people as a whole. Those who are united in Christ are called to live in light of the inaugurated eschaton, embodying and enacting His restorative work in the world as a foretaste of the coming fullness. In this sense, the community of believers participates corporately in Christ’s renewing mission, manifesting even now the reality of the new creation toward which all history moves. The article thus offers an integrative framework that unites doctrine and discipleship, hope and mission, situating the vocation of God’s redeemed people within the telos of His redemptive purpose from creation to consummation in Christ.
DINAMIKA AGAMA DAN POTENSI KONFLIK DALAM RISET CLIFFORD GEERTZ: URGENSI MODERASI BERAGAMA DAN RELEVANSI DENGAN TEOLOGI KRISTEN Marde Christian Stenly Mawikere; Sudiria Hura; Virginia Rebeca Tulung
Manna Rafflesia Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38091/man_raf.v10i2.364

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Artikel ini membahas dinamika agama dan potensi konflik dengan memanfaatkan perspektif Clifford Geertz sebagai kerangka teoretis utama. Penelitian ini melibatkan analisis mendalam terhadap interaksi agama-agama dan potensi konflik yang muncul dalam masyarakat, dengan fokus khusus pada urgensi penerapan konsep moderasi beragama. Dalam konteks ini, studi ini menjelajahi relevansi konsep tersebut dengan teologi Kristen sebagai satu kerangka referensi. Pendekatan ini tidak hanya menggali aspek sosial dan budaya, tetapi juga mendorong pemahaman lebih mendalam terhadap dinamika agama, secara khusus teologi Kristen dalam konteks relevansi dan kontribusinya dalam konsep moderasi beragama.
INJIL, BUDAYA DAN PANCASILA BAGI TRANSFORMASI SOSIAL MENURUT KAJIAN RICHARD SIWU SEBAGAI GAGASAN TEOLOGI PUBLIK INDONESIA Marde Christian Stenly Mawikere; Sudiria Hura; Jean Calvin Riedel Mawikere
DA'AT : Jurnal Teologi Kristen Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Juli 2024
Publisher : Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51667/djtk.v5i2.1869

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This article examines the role of the Gospel, Minahasan culture, and Pancasila in Indonesia's social transformation, using Richard Siwu's contributions as a primary framework. The introduction highlights the relevance of these three elements in the context of societal modernization, particularly in Minahasa, Indonesia. Richard Siwu, through his integrated approach of theology, cultural studies, and sociology, depicts the complexity of interaction and mutual influence among Christianity, Minahasan indigenous traditions, and the national ideology of Pancasila. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach with content analysis to delve into the complex concepts within Siwu's works and other relevant literature. Findings indicate that integrating Christian values, local culture, and Pancasila principles has the potential to strengthen an inclusive national identity and promote positive social change in Indonesia. The conclusion emphasizes the analytical outcomes on how the interaction of these three elements can support social harmony and sustainable national development. Thus, this article contributes significantly to understanding the complex dynamics of religion, culture, and politics in Indonesia and their implications for future modern and inclusive development. Keywords: Gospel, Religion, Culture, Pancasila, Social Transformation
CONTEXTUALISING CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY IN THE POSTMODERN ERA: RESPONDING TO THE CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL WORLD WITH GOSPEL INTEGRITY Marde Christian Stenly Mawikere; Sudiria Hura; Jean Calvin Riedel Mawikere; Daniella Beauty Melanesia Mawikere
DA'AT : Jurnal Teologi Kristen Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Januari 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51667/djtk.v7i1.1991

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Christian theology in the postmodern era faces significant challenges driven by relativism, pluralism, and secularism, as well as the rapid advancement of digital technology. This study aims to examine the contextualisation of Christian theology in response to the dynamics of popular culture, focusing on the application of relevant theology in the virtual world without compromising the principles of the Gospel. The method employed is content analysis of both classical and contemporary theological literature. The findings of the research indicate that digital technology can be utilised by the Church to build an inclusive and transformative faith community while maintaining the integrity of Christian teachings. This study reveals the importance of contextualising theology in the digital realm, which not only addresses the challenges of the present age but also responds to the spiritual needs of postmodern society, creating space for a more relevant, Christ-centred Church mission.
Tinjauan Empiris Pembelajaran Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Ceria Terpadu Wamena Tahun 2016 Mawikere, Marde Christian Stenly; Hura, Sudiria
Montessori Jurnal Pendidikan Kristen Anak Usia Dini Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): Montessori Jurnal Pendidikan Kristen Anak Usia Dini
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51667/mjpkaud.v3i1.837

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Artikel ini merupakan Studi Mengenai Implementasi Pendekatan Proses Pembelajaran dan Metode-metode Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kristen Anak Usia Dini. Di dalamnya, peneliti mengungkapkan mengenai pentingnya pelayanan Pendidikan Kristen kepada anak-anak usia dini sebagaimana kepada orang-orang dewasa. Oleh karena Alkitab menyatakan bahwa anak-anak adalah subyek pelayanan dan masa yang menentukan dalam pengenalan akan Tuhan dan pertumbuhan iman menuju masa dewasa. Dalam dunia pendidikan, kategori anak usia dini adalah masa usia emas (golden age) untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai rohani dan pembentukan karakter serta memperkenalkan mereka dengan pengetahuan dan keterampilan dengan sederhana. Studi ini diawali dengan paparan sekilas dalam bagian pendahuluan mengenai hasil kajian Alkitab (hermeneutika Alkitab) mengenai pendidikan anak usia dini, baik dari Perjanjian Lama maupun Perjanjian Baru. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan paparan sekilas dalam pendahuluan juga mengenai hasil kajian teoritis yang menelaah dengan fokus masalah penelitian dari tesis ini yakni pendekatan proses pembelajaran dan metode-metode pembelajaran terhadap anak usia dini. Adapun penelitian empiris dalam penelitian ini dilakukan pada satuan pendidikan KBTRI dan TK Ceria Terpadu PESAT Wamena untuk memperoleh gambaran mengenai relevansi pendekatan proses pembelajaran dan metode-metode pembelajaran dengan mengumpulkan data-data yang diperoleh melalui pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap dinamika pembelajaran di kelas antara guru dan murid. Adapun penelitian dalam artikel ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus yang dibangun dari penelitian literatur, dalam hal ini literatur mengenai kajian Alkitab dan kajian teoritis yang berkaitan dengan pendidikan Kristen anak usia dini serta penelitian empiris yaitu pengamatan lapangan yang dilakukan dengan metode pengamatan partisipan dan wawancara yang dilaksanakan tahun 2016 pada lokus penelitian. Hasil studi memperlihatkan bahwa pendekatan proses pembelajaran maupun metode-metode pembelajaran PAK yang relevan terhadap anak usia dini tidak sekedar mengikuti teori-teori pembelajaran sekuler yang cenderung menekankan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan seorang guru/pendidik, kurikulum dan bahan pelajaran atau sarana yang canggih serta fasilitas belajar yang memadai melainkan penting sekali adanya dasar-dasar Firman Tuhan (Alkitab) yang menjadi pedoman utama. Hasil studi ini juga memperlihatkan adanya dua pendekatan proses pembelajaran yakni dari golongan interaksionisme dan kategorial yang masing-masing berorientasi kepada anak sebagai subyek pendidikan serta bermacam-macam metode pembelajaran yang menekankan peran anak untuk memahami, menangkap dan mengetahui apa yang hendak diajarkan oleh guru terhadap mereka. Hal ini yang nampak dan efektif dalam penelitian empiris terhadap KBTRI dan TK Ceria Terpadu Wamena, Papua, setidaknya dalam kurun waktu tahun 2016.