Dari Perselisihan Menuju Pemulihan
Makna Konflik dan Peran Gereja dalam Proses Rekonsiliasi Jemaat
Abstract
Internal conflict is a common challenge in churches, which are composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This study explores church members’ perceptions of an internal conflict in the Betania Malanggong Congregation, Banggai Kepulauan, Central Sulawesi, which resulted in the departure of several members. The research involved adult members active during the conflict, using a quantitative survey approach with 41 purposively selected respondents. Data were gathered through a four-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using frequency analysis via SPSS. Findings show that most respondents acknowledged the recurrence of conflict and viewed it as a key reason behind member departures. However, they did not consider leaving the congregation as a proper solution and believed the conflict remained unresolved. Additionally, there was considerable doubt about the effectiveness of the church leadership’s response. These results underscore the need for improved conflict management and inclusive leadership grounded in reconciliation values to preserve unity and support the congregation’s spiritual growth.
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