The congregation of Gereja Kristen Jawi Wetan (GKJW) in Jember is the subject of the research and an integral part that divorce rates are rising. The teaching of Christian faith is not to be divorced, but divorce occurs. In the 1970s, there were no divorces; however, in the 2000s, divorce happened in the GKJW Christian family in Jember. The high divorce of church members in Jember in the 2000s became a challenge to Church service.
The data from Jember Regency Population and Civil Registration Office is in line with the divorce that happened in GKJW Congregations in Jember. What factors cause separation in the GKJW Church in all of the Jember District? Social supports, administrative requirements, religious background are the main factors causing divorce. While supporting elements, husband and wife accountability, PIL or WIL, family conflicts, and communication are the stimulants of divorce.
These are social facts that are intertwined in church service in the social context. Institutionally or personally, church servants should prepare themselves and the “tools” of the services being needed, in preparation for possible problems that will occur.
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Author Name: Imanuel Teguh Harisantoso
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Keywords: Church, Society, Husband-wife
ISSN: 2685-4015
EISSN: 2685-3795
EOI/DOI: 10.35909/visiodei.v1i1.5
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