Kepemimpinan Yesus Yang Bersahabat Sebagai Model Pendekatan Pelaksanaan Pelayanan Pastoral Pranikah Di Jemaat GMIM Musafir Pinokalan

Abstract

Premarital pastoral care is an important aspect in preparing couples for a healthy and harmonious Christian marriage life in accordance with the teachings of the Bible. However, in reality, the GMIM Musafir Pinokalan congregation does not yet have an appropriate teaching method for prospective brides and grooms, which is only carried out through lectures. This study uses the theory of Jesus' friendly leadership to examine the application of the principles of Jesus' friendly leadership in the context of premarital pastoral care at GMIM Musafir Pinokalan. Using a qualitative approach, this study identifies challenges in premarital pastoral care, including a lack of personal approach, limited attention, and overly formal teaching methods. The results of this study propose solutions that include improving the approach through a more relational approach, deeper attention, and the use of interactive and experience-based teaching methods to build closer and more effective relationships.