Cultural Transformation through Contextual Mission Approach in the Digital Age
Keywords:
Cultural Transformation, Contextual Mission, Digital Age
Abstract
Cultural transformation in today's global society brings both challenges and opportunities for the implementation of contextual mission, especially in the digital era. Cultural contexts influenced by globalization and technological advances demand missiological strategies that are able to adapt to the changing dynamics of society. Digitalization creates new spaces for cross-cultural interaction, but also introduces complexities such as changing cultural identities, weakening traditional values, and increasing secularism. This research aims to analyze the main challenges facing contextual missions in the digital age, including the technology gap, the diversity of cultural interpretations, and the need for more inclusive dialogue. It also highlights opportunities such as increased access to communication, the potential of global networks, and the formation of digital communities that support spiritual and social transformation. This research utilizes a qualitative-descriptive approach with a literature study data collection method that contributes to the development of missiology discourse by offering a conceptual framework for contextually relevant missions in the digital age. The research results provide new insights for practitioners and academics in responding to contextual needs through a more creative, inclusive, and technology-based approach. With this transformation of understanding, contextual mission can play a more effective role in building cross-cultural relationships, supporting social change, and creating spiritual significance.
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Widjaja, Fransiskus Irwan, and Harls Evan R. Siahaan. “Misi Dan Dialog Iman Pada Ruang Virtual: Sebuah Model Reflektif Yohanes 3:1-21.” THRONOS: Jurnal Teologi Kristen 2, no. 1 (December 19, 2020): 40–48. https://doi.org/10.55884/thron.v2i1.17.
Wijaya, Hengki. “Metode-Metode Penelitian Dalam Penulisan Jurnal Ilmiah Elektronik.” In Strategi Menulis Jurnal Untuk Ilmu Teologi, edited by Sonny Eli Zaluchu, 1st ed., 23–42. Semarang: Golden Gate Publishing Semarang, 2020.
Wijoyo, Sigit. “Pelaksanaan Misi Allah Dalam Konteks Keberagaman Budaya Di Indonesia.” HUPERETES: Jurnal Teologi Dan Pendidikan Kristen 2, no. 2 (June 30, 2021): 134–50. https://doi.org/10.46817/huperetes.v2i2.65.
Zandro, Agrindo. “Peran Gereja Partikular Dalam Konteks Misi Evangelisasi Di Era Digital.” SAPA - Jurnal Kateketik Dan Pastoral 8, no. 1 (May 27, 2023): 10–24. https://doi.org/10.53544/sapa.v8i1.363.
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