MEMBANGUN KESADARAN ETIKA LINGKUNGAN KEPADA ANGGOTA JEMAAT GMIM ALFA OMEGA KUMARAKA DALAM YANG TINGGAL DI DAERAH RAWAN BANJIR DENGAN TINGKAT KESADARAN MENJAGA LINGKUNGAN YANG MINIM

Abstract

Although the congregation understands that nature is God’s creation that must be protected, cared for, and preserved, this understanding has not yet been implemented in real action. This is evident in habits such as littering, minimal environmental cleaning activities, and reliance on the government to maintain cleanliness. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive phenomenological approach to explore the experiences, understanding, and behaviors of the congregation regarding the environment. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the congregation, special ministers, local government, and community leaders. Through this study, the researcher found that there is a lack of special attention from the church in addressing congregation members with low environmental awareness. Pastors are too focused on giving advice through sermons during services but provide little in terms of special approaches to the congregation.