Strategi Misi Gereja Dalam Upaya Menjangkau Remaja Pemuda Bagi Kristus Di Tengah Tantangan Pelayanan Pada Era Digital

Abstract

Youth ministry is still often overlooked, as they face complex social problems and the dynamics of the digital age, so a strategic study of the church's mission model is needed that is relevant and contextual. This article outlines and formulates the church's mission strategy to reach young people for Christ in the midst of the challenges of the digital age. The method used is qualitative research based on literature research with content analysis, combined with a theological reflection approach to literature and biblical texts. The research found the need for youth organization, incarnation service models, active involvement of young people, counseling, as well as the use of worship, small groups, multimedia, and various social-educational activities. The Church needs to develop a comprehensive and ongoing mission strategy for young men to grow into spiritually mature, responsible, and God-glorifying individuals.

Pelayanan remaja pemuda masih sering terabaikan, sementara mereka menghadapi masalah sosial kompleks dan dinamika era digital, sehingga diperlukan kajian strategis tentang model misi gereja yang relevan dan kontekstual. Artikel ini menguraikan dan merumuskan strategi misi gereja untuk menjangkau remaja pemuda bagi Kristus di tengah tantangan era digital. Metode yang digunakana adalah penelitian kualitatif berbasis riset kepustakaan dengan analisis isi, dipadu pendekatan refleksi teologis terhadap literatur dan teks Alkitab. Penelitian menemukan kebutuhan pengorganisasian remaja, model pelayanan inkarnasi, pelibatan aktif kaum muda, konseling, serta pemanfaatan ibadah, kelompok kecil, multimedia, dan berbagai kegiatan sosial-edukatif. Gereja perlu mengembangkan strategi misi komprehensif dan berkelanjutan agar remaja pemuda bertumbuh menjadi pribadi rohani yang dewasa, bertanggung jawab, dan memuliakan Allah.