PERANAN GEREJA DALAM MELAKSANAKAN TUGAS AMANAT AGUNG DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN (LAPAS)

Abstract

The Great Commission, which is clearly stated in the Bible, grants a privilege to every Christian to evangelize (Acts 1:8, 4:12; 2 Cor. 5:18-21). This mandate, also known as the primary task, instructs followers of Christ to spread the gospel to all nations, including those in Correctional Institutions. Therefore, both the church and its members have a role to play in carrying out evangelism. The Great Commission, which is part of God's plan to save humanity, carries an extremely important message (Matt. 28:19-20). The mission of the church or individual believers cannot be separated from the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus. The Great Commission is related to the mission responsibility, which is understood as the effort to win souls. To fulfill this Great Commission, the church must be able to mobilize its members, involving everyone in evangelism. The evangelistic movement should be coordinated by all church members, not just its leaders.