Digital Living Water: Quenching Indonesia's Thirst for Truth

In Indonesia, a digital revolution is changing the face of church outreach. Gatut, a church leader, shares how media ministry is becoming indispensable for reaching the next generation and bridging cultural divides.

Q: Can you describe the current state of media and its impact on the church in Indonesia?**

Gatut: In Indonesia, media is growing rapidly, especially among young people. Most Indonesians use cell phones, but youth want to go further. Older pastors are slow to respond, but younger ones see media ministry’s potential to reach the next generation.

Q: How has the recent media ministry training been received?

Gatut: We had over 120 district leaders attend the Vision Casting seminar. Most have realized that media ministry is indispensable for reaching young people. This message is burning in their hearts.

Q: How is the Assemblies of God in Indonesia incorporating media ministry at the leadership level?

Gatut: We’re planning to include Media as one of four main divisions under the General Council, alongside Pastoral, Mission, and Education. This unprecedented move shows how seriously we’re taking media ministry.

Q: How have media resources been used in outreach?

Gatut: These resources have been effective in reaching out to the majority Muslim culture non-offensively. They’ve opened conversations and even led to conversions in some cases.

Q: What’s your strategy for implementing new media ministry models in Indonesia?

Gatut: My strategy is to “run with the runners”—working with experienced churches like Betlehem Assembly of God in Bogor. We’ll use their expertise to inspire and help those who haven’t started yet.