Pelaksanaan Doa Puasa Penunjang Pertumbuhan Kerohanian Jemaat di Gereja Pantekosta di Indonesia Cikembar Sukabumi Jawa Barat
Keywords:
Church, Community Service, Fasting, Prayer, Spiritual GrowthAbstract
This Community Service (PKM) activity was carried out at the Pentecostal Church in Indonesia (GPdI) Cikembar, Sukabumi, with a focus on prayer and fasting as a means of spiritual growth for the congregation. The background of the activity was based on the needs of the congregation who were experiencing stagnation in their faith maturity. Through a spiritual seminar with a theological, participatory, and applied approach, the congregation was given a deep understanding of prayer and fasting and trained to practice them. The results of the activity showed an Increase in the congregation's understanding, motivation, and spiritual commitment to make prayer and fasting a Christian lifestyle. This PKM also emphasized the importance of synergy between theological educational institutions and local churches in strengthening sustainable faith formation.
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