Falsafah Si Tou Timou Tumou Tou Sebagai Identitas Misi Bagi Gereja di Era Digital

Abstract

This study aims to examine the alignment between the contemporary mission of the church and the Minahasan cultural philosophy of Si Tou Timou Tumou Tou, which upholds deeply humanistic values. Amid the challenges of globalization and rapid digital development, the church is called to be not only a spiritual institution but also a humanizing agent that manifests God's love and justice in real-life contexts. The philosophy of Si Tou Timou Tumou Tou, which means "to live is to humanize others," offers a contextual and theological foundation for the church to carry out inclusive, relational, and transformative ministry. This research affirms that the integration of local cultural values with theological mission understanding strengthens the church’s identity as a community living in solidarity with society—both physically and digitally—in order to proclaim God's love through concrete actions.