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Doktrin Roh Kudus dan Kehidupan Bergereja: Kajian Sistematika Konstruktif Atas Persoalan,Ketegangan,dan Relevansinya di Era Modern Muliku, Cristofan
DELAHA: Journal of Theological Sciences Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Juni || DELAHA: Journal of Theological Sciences
Publisher : PT. Giat Konseling Nusantara

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

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The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is a central component of Christian theology, yet in contemporary church life it often suffers from a diminished role and lack of holistic application. Today’s churches face various pneumatological issues, including the reduction of the Holy Spirit to a mystical force, imbalance between doctrinal formulation and spiritual experience, and the lack of integration between the Spirit’s work and communal life. This study aims to evaluate and reconstruct the doctrine of the Holy Spirit systematically and constructively, making it more contextual and relevant for the modern church. Using a qualitative theological method through library research, this study employs both systematic theology and constructive theology approaches. It critically engages with the theological insights of Joas Adiprasetya, John Frame, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Vera Loupatty, and Wayne Grudem. The analysis reveals tensions between dogmatic and charismatic approaches, as well as a detachment of the Spirit’s work from the Trinitarian framework—factors that contribute to the weakened pneumatological awareness in the church. As a constructive response, this study proposes a renewed formulation of the Holy Spirit doctrine that emphasizes the Spirit’s role within Trinitarian and communal relationships, as the sustainer of church life and agent of God’s mission, and as a bridge between doctrine, spirituality, and social praxis. It also underlines the need for a contextual and pastoral pneumatological language. Thus, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit can be lived out as a dynamic, reflective, and transformative reality for the church in today’s world.
Integration of Christian Values in Digital Church Service Management: A Contextual Study at KGPM Sidang Syalom Tetey, North Minahasa in the Metaverse Era Muliku, Cristofan
Philosophy Global: International Journal of Christian and Catholic Philosophy Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September || Philosophy Global: International Journal of Christian and Catholic
Publisher : International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70062/philosophyglobal.v2i2.238

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The development of digital technology has changed the paradigm of church ministry from a conventional model to a more participatory digital and metaverse-based ministry. This study aims to analyze how Christian values are integrated into the digital ministry management of the KGPM Sidang Syalom Tetey Church, North Minahasa. Using a qualitative approach with a contextual case study method, this study explores the application of faith principles such as love, responsibility, honesty, loyalty, and servant leadership in the management of the church's digital ministry. The results show that digital ministry management in this church successfully combines technological innovation with Christian spirituality through the use of digital media, multimedia team coordination, and accountable online reporting. The integration of Christian values enables the church to carry out technologically relevant ministries without losing their ethical and spiritual dimensions. In the context of the metaverse era, churches face ethical, relational, and spiritual challenges, but also gain new mission opportunities to expand their ministry across geographical boundaries. The theological implications of this study emphasize the importance of theological discernment and spiritual accountability in directing the use of technology as a means of mission, not as an end in itself. Thus, the church is called to be an ethical and prophetic agent in the midst of digital transformation, making technology a tool to glorify Christ and strengthen the faith life of the congregation.