Liturgical Training and Youth Fellowship Development in Realising Meaningful Worship

Authors

  • Berthin S Banga Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Yane R. Maahury Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Yeni I. Roragabar Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Yofsan Tolanda Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Godfried San Ferre Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Yohanes Bandong Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Okrisye Lantaka Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Resmi Hutasoit Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Mika Gobai Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Melina Hutapea Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Irianto Irianto Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Tresia F Lesirolo Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,
  • Ayulita Limbong Perguruan Tinggi Kristen Negeri Sentani, Jayapura,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58258/abdi.v7i2.9667

Keywords:

Liturgical Training, Youth Ministry, Meaningful Worship, Liturgical Formation, Community Engagement, GKI Hermon Hollo Him

Abstract

This community engagement program responds to the declining participation of young congregants in meaningful worship at GKI Hermon Hollo Him. The activity aimed to strengthen the role of young liturgists and nurture the spiritual formation of the youth fellowship. Using a structured approach, including needs assessment, contextual material design, lectures, demonstrations, guided practice, and reflective discussions, the program equipped participants with theological insight and practical liturgical skills. Evaluation was conducted through questionnaires to measure comprehension and responses toward the training. The results show a marked improvement: most participants gained a deeper understanding of liturgy as a transformative encounter with God and demonstrated increased confidence in leading worship. The program successfully integrated theological learning and liturgical practice, enabling young members to serve with greater awareness, competence, and spiritual maturity. In conclusion, the activity effectively empowered youth as active agents in realizing meaningful and life-giving worship within the congregation.

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2025-12-01

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Abdi Masyarakat

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