The influence of catechism teaching, lutheran worship, and pastoring towards congregation behavior

A study in gkli

Authors

  • Jon Albert Saragih Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia
  • Binur Panjaitan Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia
  • Arip Surpi Sitompul Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia
  • Rogate A. T. Gultom Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia
  • Rencan C. Marbun Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia
  • Iwan Setiawan Tarigan Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia

Keywords:

Catechism Teaching, Lutheran Worship, Pastoring, Congregational Behavior

Abstract

This study examines the individual and combined effects of catechetical instruction, Lutheran worship practices, and pastoral care on the behavioral patterns of congregants within the Indonesian Lutheran Christian Church (GKLI) in the Humbang Hasundutan region, Indonesia. Utilizing purposive sampling, the study surveyed 160 adult congregants aged 20–59, drawn from a total population of 3,987. Data were collected using a validated and reliable closed-ended questionnaire. The findings indicate that catechetical instruction (r = 0.439; 19.27%), Lutheran worship (r = 0.464; 21.53%), and pastoral care (r = 0.546; 29.81%) each exert a moderate yet statistically significant positive influence on congregational behavior. Collectively, these three variables explain 46.51% of the variance in congregational behavior (R = 0.682), with the F-test (F = 45.167 > F_table = 2.60) confirming the overall significance of the model. These results highlight the critical role of strengthening catechetical education, liturgical engagement, and pastoral support in promoting positive behavioral outcomes among GKLI congregants in the Humbang Hasundutan region.

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Published

07.05.2025

How to Cite

Saragih, J. A., Panjaitan, B., Sitompul, A. S., Gultom, R. A. T., Marbun, R. C., & Tarigan, I. S. (2025). The influence of catechism teaching, lutheran worship, and pastoring towards congregation behavior: A study in gkli. The International Journal of Social Sciences World (TIJOSSW), 7(1), 156–164. Retrieved from https://www.growingscholar.org/journal/index.php/TIJOSSW/article/view/514

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): January-June

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