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The Meaning Of Financial Transparency In Toraja Church Services: A Phenomenological Study Of Council Practices In The Perindingan Congregation Of The Klasis Sillanan Yohanis Lotong Ta’dung; Marinus Ronal
Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi
Publisher : LP2M IAIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/kharaj.v7i4.8423

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This study explores the meaning of financial transparency within the church services of the Perindingan Congregation, Klasis Sillanan, Toraja Church. Using a phenomenological approach, this research seeks to uncover the lived experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of church council members regarding the practice of financial management and reporting. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to capture the essence of transparency as experienced in daily church activities. The findings reveal that financial transparency is not merely understood as accountability in managing church funds but also as a reflection of spiritual integrity, collective trust, and social harmony within the congregation. The study highlights that transparent financial practices strengthen the congregation’s faith in leadership, foster participation, and sustain the moral foundation of church governance. This research contributes to the broader understanding of how ethical and spiritual values shape financial accountability in faith-based institutions.
Sosialiasi Pentingya mempertahankan dan melestarikan Alat musik tradisional Geso-geso kepada Generasi milenial di Lembang Randan Batu, Tana Toraja Yohanis Lotong Ta’dung; Dwibin Kannapadang; Chrismesi Pagiu; Jens Batara Marewa; Althon K. Pongtuluran
ALKHIDMAH: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Kemitraan Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): Juli : Jurnal Pengabdian dan Kemitraan Masyarakat
Publisher : LP3M INSTITUT KH YAZID KARIMULLAH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59246/alkhidmah.v1i3.463

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Art is an expressive embodiment of culture in Toraja. One of its manifestations is through traditional musical instruments, one of which is the geso-geso musical instrument. Geso-geso is a traditional musical instrument that is played by swiping. This traditional musical instrument is made with special raw materials that have strong and hard properties. In addition there are also parts of the shell which are covered with materials such as animal skins. This section will later function as a loudspeaker membrane. The tool used for swiping is made of wood fiber or you can also use palm fiber. The fibers that will be used for swiping are tied to a rattan. The Millennial Generation is the generation that will take care of preserving it. Millennials should be able to innovate traditional musical instruments to be cooler and more beautiful according to their wishes and be creative. That way the musical instruments inherited from our ancestors will not be easily lost or eroded by modern musical instruments.