THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN A TIME OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Author Name: Mehamad Wijaya Tarigan

Volume/Issue: 03/03

Country: Indonesia

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2022-51222495/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Abdi Sabda, Indonesia (Abdi Sabda Theological College, Indonesia)

ABSTRACT

Our lives during Covid-19 pandemic are mostly working from home as students, employees, pastors, lecturers, and others. Not only in terms of the teaching and learning process but also other activities we do online. Covid-19 forced the church to change its mission. The mission of the laity is one of the ways the church continues its mission during the pandemic. The church is closed and worship is carried out through internet media such as zoom, youtube and others. The author sees that there is trauma due to the pandemic. The trauma of this pandemic will not go away even if this Covid-19 pandemic passes. Many people have experienced stress and trauma as congregants, ministers and prospective ministers in the church. Counselors must be increased in our church if we want to heal this stress and trauma. This is not only the pastor's job, but must include church members. besides that the church must also participate in health services in the midst of the congregation and the community.

Key words: Mission of Church, Covid-19 Pandemic, Congregation