Meneladani Yesus sebagai Sahabat: Model Kepemimpinan dalam Katekisasi Sidi Untuk Meningkatkan Religiusitas Sidi Jemaat

Abstract

In the church tradition, catechism is an important moment in the formation of faith before someone declares their commitment to faith. The method in catechism plays an important role in increasing the religiosity of participants. However, in practice, the teaching methods used are often one-way, dominated by lectures and memorization of doctrine, which provide little space for participants to ask questions and discuss so that the learning process feels rigid because it creates a distance between the Catechism Leader and participants. In response to this challenge, this study proposes the leadership model of Jesus as a Friend as a new approach in the catechism process. Jesus in His ministry not only taught with authority, but was present closely, listened, had a dialogue, and built an equal relationship with His disciples. This model is offered in this study so that catechism can be more alive and make participants feel appreciated. By emulating Jesus as a Friend, this study offers a dialogical and egalitarian leadership approach to increase the religiosity of Catechism Participants. Keywords: Jesus' leadership as a friend, Catechism, Religiosity, Sidi Congregation