The Impact Of Discipleship And Empowerment Of The Laity To The Growth Of Church Betesda Indonesia Gateway, Sidoarjo
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https://doi.org/10.33856/kerugma.v4i2.229Keywords:
Discipleship, Empowerment of the laity, the Growth of a Church.Abstract
This article is entitled “The Impact of Discipleship and empowerment of the Laity to the Growth of Gereje Betesda Indonesia Gateway in Sidoarja. In this matter, there is questioned whether the discipleship and empowerment of the laity can improve the growth of a church specifically in Gereja Betesda Indonesia Gateway in Sidoarjo. This impact is measured with the use of coefficient correlation of Pearson and analysis of double regression, the test of T, and variants analysis. Descriptive analysis is conducted to analyze the growth of Gereja Betesda Indonesia Gateway in Sidoarjo, according to the demographical group.Then, it is found out that the discipleship and empowerment of the laity, gain impact which shows 59,4% to the growth of Gereja Betesda Indonesia Gateway in Sidoarjo All of the variables have a correlation partially to the significant growth of the church .
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[1] Joey Bonifacio, The LEGO Principle: The Power of Connecting to God and One Another (Florida: Charisma House, 2012), 17.
[2] Edmund Chan, A Certain Kind, Intentional Disciplemaking That Redefines Success in Ministry (Singapore: Covenant Evangelical Free Church, 2015), 105.
[3] D. W. Ellis, Evangelism Methods: Specially Appropriate for Practical and Tactical Lay Evangelists (Jakarta: Bina KASIH/OMF Communication Foundation, 1999), 130.
[4] C. Peter Wagner, Church Development Strategy (Malang: Gandum Mas, 2003), 35.
[5] Ralph D. Bucy, The New Laity Between Church and World (Waco: Wordsbooks, 1978), 23.
[6] Peter Angu, Pastoral Ethics (Makassar: STT Jaffray 2003), 46. See also the discussion in Yanda Kosta and Jermia Djadi, “The Role of the Shepherd as Leader in the Perspective of I Peter 5:1-4 And Its Relevance Today,” Journal Jaffray, Vol. 9, No. 2 (2011): 172-200.
[7] Peter Wongso, The Tasks of the Church and the Mission of the Present (Surabaya: Yakin, 2000), 80.
[8] Wagner, Church Development Strategy, 35
[9] Paul D. Stanley and J. Robert Clinton, Mentors: You Need a Mentor and Be Willing to Be a Mentor (Malang: Gandum Mas, 2004), 46.
[10] Yudit Lam, Discipleship: Historical Legacy for Friendster Generation (Surabaya: East Java Perkantas Literature, 2008), 17
[11] Herdy N. Hutabarat, Mentoring and Discipleship (Bandung: Kalam Hidup Foundation, 2011), 75.
[12] Jenny McGill, “What Is Discipleship and Why is it Important for Christians,” article accessed from https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/what-is-discipleship-and-why-is-it-important- for-christians.html. Tri Subekti,
“Missionary Discipleship in Preparing for Local Church Expansion,” EPIGRAPHE: Journal of Theology and Ministry Kristen, Vol 3, No. 2 (2019): 157-172.
[13] Bill Hull, Complete Guide to Discipleship (Yogyakarta: Media & Literature Catalysts - Gloria Foundation, 2014), 163-70
[17] Arno C. Gaebelein, The Annotated Bible, 4 vols. (Chicago: Moody Press, 1970), 3:61.
[18] Neuner has suggested that there is no special theology of the laity to speak of but only the People of God. It must be applicable within the organizational structure of the Church so that the laity can participate in important Church decisions. See Peter Neuner, “Aspects of a Theology of the Laity,” Theology Digest 36, no. 2 (1989): 124-125. For further clarification of the term 'layman', see further in Kenan B. Osborne, “The Meaning of Lay, Laity and
Lay Ministry,” Theology Digest 63, no. 3 (1988): 227-258. In this case the author provides guidelines to help any theological efforts to clarify its meaning.
[19] Kenan Osborne in his books contains excellent scientific research and provides a solid basis for understanding the laity and ministry, as well as the emergence of structures and orders from Scripture and Tradition. It discusses the nature of leadership and the relationship between ordination and other ministries. Order and Ministry is a summary of his previous works on Ministry and the Priesthood, adapted to the global context and the challenges posed by its advantages to the Church. Kenan Osborne, Ministry: Lay Ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, Its History and Theology (New York: Paulist Press, 1993); Kenan Osborne, Priesthood: A History of Ordained Ministry in the Roman Catholic Church (New York: Paulist Press, 1993); Kenan Osborne, Orders and Ministry: Leadership in the World Church (New York: Orbis Books, 2006). Complementing all of this is Schillebeeckx's writings on the development of ministry and calling for ecclesiastical recognition of the pastoral team in Ministry. Edward Schillebeeckx, The Church with a Human Face: A New and Expanded Theology of Ministry (New York: Crossroad, 1985).
[20] Eugene Flameygh, “The Laity in History,” East Asian Pastoral Review 23, no. 3 (1986): 254; Herman Hendrickx,
“The People of God in the Old Testament,” East Asian Pastoral Review 23, no. 3 (1986): 210-230.
[21] O. S. Prijono and A. M. W. Pranarka, Empowerment: Concept, Policy and Implementation (Jakarta: CSIS, 1996),
[22] See also 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, which shows that God moved the heart of King Cyrus to be a financier for the construction of the fallen walls of Jerusalem
[23] Herlianto, Towards 2000: Challenges of the Church in Indonesia (Jakarat: Euangelion Literature Center, Evangelical Christian Publishing Foundation, 2000), 117
[24] The second Great Commission which the church proclaims without any emphasis that this is also the responsibility of the laity is not only the responsibility of the 'servants of God' who are officially appointed by the church to become church officials. Notice that Matthew 28:19-20 is addressed to everyone who believes in the Lord Jesus.
[25] Wongso, Church Tasks and Missions Today, 80.
[2] Edmund Chan, A Certain Kind, Intentional Disciplemaking That Redefines Success in Ministry (Singapore: Covenant Evangelical Free Church, 2015), 105.
[3] D. W. Ellis, Evangelism Methods: Specially Appropriate for Practical and Tactical Lay Evangelists (Jakarta: Bina KASIH/OMF Communication Foundation, 1999), 130.
[4] C. Peter Wagner, Church Development Strategy (Malang: Gandum Mas, 2003), 35.
[5] Ralph D. Bucy, The New Laity Between Church and World (Waco: Wordsbooks, 1978), 23.
[6] Peter Angu, Pastoral Ethics (Makassar: STT Jaffray 2003), 46. See also the discussion in Yanda Kosta and Jermia Djadi, “The Role of the Shepherd as Leader in the Perspective of I Peter 5:1-4 And Its Relevance Today,” Journal Jaffray, Vol. 9, No. 2 (2011): 172-200.
[7] Peter Wongso, The Tasks of the Church and the Mission of the Present (Surabaya: Yakin, 2000), 80.
[8] Wagner, Church Development Strategy, 35
[9] Paul D. Stanley and J. Robert Clinton, Mentors: You Need a Mentor and Be Willing to Be a Mentor (Malang: Gandum Mas, 2004), 46.
[10] Yudit Lam, Discipleship: Historical Legacy for Friendster Generation (Surabaya: East Java Perkantas Literature, 2008), 17
[11] Herdy N. Hutabarat, Mentoring and Discipleship (Bandung: Kalam Hidup Foundation, 2011), 75.
[12] Jenny McGill, “What Is Discipleship and Why is it Important for Christians,” article accessed from https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/what-is-discipleship-and-why-is-it-important- for-christians.html. Tri Subekti,
“Missionary Discipleship in Preparing for Local Church Expansion,” EPIGRAPHE: Journal of Theology and Ministry Kristen, Vol 3, No. 2 (2019): 157-172.
[13] Bill Hull, Complete Guide to Discipleship (Yogyakarta: Media & Literature Catalysts - Gloria Foundation, 2014), 163-70
[17] Arno C. Gaebelein, The Annotated Bible, 4 vols. (Chicago: Moody Press, 1970), 3:61.
[18] Neuner has suggested that there is no special theology of the laity to speak of but only the People of God. It must be applicable within the organizational structure of the Church so that the laity can participate in important Church decisions. See Peter Neuner, “Aspects of a Theology of the Laity,” Theology Digest 36, no. 2 (1989): 124-125. For further clarification of the term 'layman', see further in Kenan B. Osborne, “The Meaning of Lay, Laity and
Lay Ministry,” Theology Digest 63, no. 3 (1988): 227-258. In this case the author provides guidelines to help any theological efforts to clarify its meaning.
[19] Kenan Osborne in his books contains excellent scientific research and provides a solid basis for understanding the laity and ministry, as well as the emergence of structures and orders from Scripture and Tradition. It discusses the nature of leadership and the relationship between ordination and other ministries. Order and Ministry is a summary of his previous works on Ministry and the Priesthood, adapted to the global context and the challenges posed by its advantages to the Church. Kenan Osborne, Ministry: Lay Ministry in the Roman Catholic Church, Its History and Theology (New York: Paulist Press, 1993); Kenan Osborne, Priesthood: A History of Ordained Ministry in the Roman Catholic Church (New York: Paulist Press, 1993); Kenan Osborne, Orders and Ministry: Leadership in the World Church (New York: Orbis Books, 2006). Complementing all of this is Schillebeeckx's writings on the development of ministry and calling for ecclesiastical recognition of the pastoral team in Ministry. Edward Schillebeeckx, The Church with a Human Face: A New and Expanded Theology of Ministry (New York: Crossroad, 1985).
[20] Eugene Flameygh, “The Laity in History,” East Asian Pastoral Review 23, no. 3 (1986): 254; Herman Hendrickx,
“The People of God in the Old Testament,” East Asian Pastoral Review 23, no. 3 (1986): 210-230.
[21] O. S. Prijono and A. M. W. Pranarka, Empowerment: Concept, Policy and Implementation (Jakarta: CSIS, 1996),
[22] See also 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, which shows that God moved the heart of King Cyrus to be a financier for the construction of the fallen walls of Jerusalem
[23] Herlianto, Towards 2000: Challenges of the Church in Indonesia (Jakarat: Euangelion Literature Center, Evangelical Christian Publishing Foundation, 2000), 117
[24] The second Great Commission which the church proclaims without any emphasis that this is also the responsibility of the laity is not only the responsibility of the 'servants of God' who are officially appointed by the church to become church officials. Notice that Matthew 28:19-20 is addressed to everyone who believes in the Lord Jesus.
[25] Wongso, Church Tasks and Missions Today, 80.
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2021-10-29
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Adi, P. (2021) “The Impact Of Discipleship And Empowerment Of The Laity To The Growth Of Church Betesda Indonesia Gateway, Sidoarjo”, Theological Journal Kerugma, 4(2), pp. 78–98. doi: 10.33856/kerugma.v4i2.229.
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