Universitas Klabat Paper 201 – Theology

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International Scholars’ Conference – Universitas Klabat

“RESEARCH: BRIDGING THEORIES AND PRACTICES”

Paper 201 – Theology

PERCEPTION OF KLABAT UNIVERSITY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH MEMBERS TOWARD EVANGELISM IMPLEMENTATION

Douglas Sepang Universitas Klabat

ABSTRACT

Evangelism is an honorable responsibility that Jesus commissioned to His disciples. UNKLAB Seventh- day Adventist church membership consists of administrators, teachers, staff, and students. The purpose of this research is to find out the UNKLAB church members’ point of view regarding evangelism. This research used qualitative method through interview to gather data. The result of this research shows that the role of lay members in evangelism is essential. This research leads to a conclusion that UNKLAB’s church members have very good participation in evangelism.

Keywords: Perception, Church Member, Evangelism