Transformasi Spiritualitas Generasi Z Melalui Gaya Retorika Homiletik

Implikasi bagi Pendidikan Agama Kristen dan Pembangunan Manusia Kristiani

Abstract

This study examines the influence of homiletic rhetorical style on the spiritual transformation of Generation Z congregations in the perspective of religious-transformational communication. Generation Z is known as a group that was born and grew up in a fast-paced, open, and complex digital environment. They tend to think critically, are skeptical of authority, and prioritize authenticity in communication. This requires the church to reformulate a communicative approach in the ministry of the word, especially in the form of homiletics. The results of this study show that traditional and rigid homiletic rhetorical styles are no longer effective in reaching and transforming the spirituality of Generation Z. Communicative, narrative, contextual, and reflective homiletic approaches are key in bridging the gospel message with the spiritual needs of this generation. Thus, religio-transformational communication through the appropriate style of homiletic rhetoric has great potential in shaping authentic, contextual, and sustainable spirituality. These findings provide important implications for Christian Religious Education, especially in learning that touches on the spiritual aspects and character of students. The application of homiletic rhetorical styles that are relevant to the characteristics of Generation Z can be translated into a more communicative, reflective, and contextual PAK learning process, thereby encouraging active engagement and true faith growth. In addition, this research also contributes to the value of Christian human development, namely by emphasizing the importance of the formation of individuals who are not only theologically knowledgeable, but also have moral integrity, spiritual maturity, and strong social awareness in responding to the challenges of the times.