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GMIM’s Mission as God’s Mission and Its Reflection in Improving the Quality of Education at GMIM Schools Post COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Vanny Nancy Suoth

    (Faculty of Theology, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon, Indonesia)

  • Linda P. Ratag

    (Faculty of Theology, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon, Indonesia)

  • Hein Arina

    (Faculty of Theology, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon, Indonesia)

  • Franky R. Tulungen

    (Agribusiness Study Program, Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon, Indonesia)

Abstract

This research aims to explain the understanding of the mission of the Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa (GMIM) as God’s mission and explain the reflection of God’s mission in improving the quality of GMIM school education post COVID-19 Pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study research method. Locus of research on the Mission of God carried out by the Evangelical Christian Church in Minahasa in education. The information collected was analyzed descriptively. The research results show that GMIM’s mission in education is holistic service to humans, both through the GMIM Congregation/Church and GMIM’s schools. Holistic service is reflected in the three tasks of the GMIM Church, namely testimony, fellowship, and Diakonia. Education teaches the values of service, love, and caring for others. As a social and spiritual entity, the Church (GMIM) has an important role in influencing and supporting improvements in the quality of education in schools post COVID-19 Pandemic. The Church (GMIM) must realize its mission to improve the quality of school education with full commitment and dedication, by adhering to theological principles that include moral, spiritual, inclusiveness, and social responsibility dimensions. Churches can be valuable partners in joint efforts to create a better and more equitable education system for future generations.

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  • Vanny Nancy Suoth & Linda P. Ratag & Hein Arina & Franky R. Tulungen, 2023. "GMIM’s Mission as God’s Mission and Its Reflection in Improving the Quality of Education at GMIM Schools Post COVID-19 Pandemic," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(12), pages 1493-1500, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:12:p:1493-1500
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