PEMBERDAYAAN EKONOMI JEMAAT DI TENGAH PANDEMI COVID 19

Abstract

The church is an institution with a position as an organization as well as an
organism. The church as an organism needs to think about the survival of its
individuals. The church has the responsibility to realize the Kingdom of God on
earth, is present to give attention and answers. This study aims to review the
church's pastoral efforts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in empowering
congregations, especially in the economic field. Christianity believes in the concept
of an integral mission of complete salvation. The church exists to contribute to the
welfare of the people. Prosperous in all aspects, both spiritual, mental, social and
physical aspects. The figure of the leader/shepherd becomes the central figure that
determines the success of the empowerment project. The sharpness of the leader in
seeing the natural potential, the potential of the people and the interests of the
people are factors that influence the success of the economic empowerment process
in the local church community