Demokratisasi Pemilihan Majelis Gereja: Antara Panggilan Ilahi Dan Partisipasi Jemaat
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The selection of church council members, particularly Deacons and Elders, is an important aspect of the life and ministry of the church that is not merely administrative but also carries profound theological and ecclesiological dimensions. This study aims to examine the process of selecting church leaders within the framework of the tension between divine calling and congregational participation. The research employs a qualitative approach using a literature study method, analyzing various theological sources, the Bible, and relevant academic literature. The findings indicate that the selection of church leaders in the biblical tradition always involves two main dimensions: the sovereignty of God in calling leaders and the active involvement of the congregation in the selection process. This study affirms that the selection of church council members should be understood as a spiritual process that involves shared responsibility between God and the congregation. Therefore, a balance between spirituality, moral integrity, and responsible congregational participation is necessary. Consequently, the church is expected to conduct the process of selecting council members in a transparent and fair manner, grounded in Christian faith values, in order to produce leadership that serves and builds up the life of the congregation.
Source: Semper Reformanda
Institution: Politeknik TEDC Bandung
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220202880