9 ORGANISASI GEREJA ARAS NASIONAL INDONESIA

Summary

This video provides an in-depth look at various national-level church organizations in Indonesia. It explores the roles of the Catholic Church's KWI, the Orthodox Church of Indonesia (GOI), and the Protestant churches, including the largest body, PGI, and other Protestant groups like the Adventists and the Salvation Army. It also touches on the diverse Christian communities in Indonesia, such as the Pentecostal and Evangelical churches, highlighting their historical roots, organizational structures, and leadership. The video challenges common misconceptions about church governance in Indonesia, shedding light on the complexity of Christian religious organizations in the country.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Aras National Church Organizations in Indonesia include several groups under the Ministry of Religion's Bimas (religious division).
• 😀 The Catholic Church's National Council, originally called the Indonesian Church Council (KWI), was founded in 1955 and now includes 38 bishops from 39 dioceses in Indonesia.
• 😀 The Orthodox Church in Indonesia, which is part of Bimas Kristen, has multiple branches, such as the Indonesian Orthodox Church and Greek Orthodox Church of Constantinople, with one officially recognized Aras National Organization: GOI.
• 😀 Despite being under Bimas Kristen, other branches of Orthodox Christianity seek to join the Indonesian Protestant Church Alliance (PGI) instead of GOI.
• 😀 PGI (Indonesian Church Alliance) was established in 1950 and unites various Protestant churches. It currently includes 104 synods of churches and does not have centralized control over its members.
• 😀 The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Indonesia is split into two unions: West Union and East Union, and they formed a national organization to represent them.
• 😀 The Salvation Army is a single-church Aras National Organization in Indonesia, known for its military-style uniforms and based in Bandung.
• 😀 PGPI (Pentecostal Churches' Association of Indonesia) represents Pentecostal churches and was founded in 1979, with 95 synods as of the latest data.
• 😀 PGII (Indonesian Evangelical Churches and Institutions Association) was established in 1971 and now represents 82 synods, focusing on evangelical churches.
• 😀 There is some confusion about the status of the Baptist Alliance of Indonesia (PBI) as an Aras National Organization, with conflicting reports on its leadership and registration status.
• 😀 The Chinese Churches' Fellowship in Indonesia (PGTI) focuses on Chinese-rooted churches, with a broad range of theological backgrounds and is led by Pastor Lukas Jetrookusumo.

Q & A

What is the Aras National Church Organization in Indonesia?

The Aras National Church Organization in Indonesia is a national-level church organization under the Ministry of Religion, which includes various Christian denominations and aims to represent Christian communities in the country.

What is the role of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI)?

The Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) is the sole Aras National organization that represents the Catholic Church in Indonesia. It was established in 1955 and consists of all Catholic bishops in the country, currently comprising 38 bishops.

What is the relationship between the Indonesian Orthodox Church and the Ministry of Religion?

The Indonesian Orthodox Church (GOI) is categorized under the Ministry of Religion's Protestant section (Bimas Kristen), unlike Catholicism, which has its own separate ministry (Bimas Katolik).

Which Orthodox churches in Indonesia have official national status?

In Indonesia, the Orthodox Church of Indonesia (GOI) has official national status, among others such as the Greek Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox Church, and the Coptic Orthodox Church, but only GOI has been officially recognized as a national-level organization.

Is the Indonesian Protestant Church (PGI) the only Protestant church organization in Indonesia?

No, PGI is not the only Protestant church organization in Indonesia. Although PGI is the largest, there are other organizations, such as the Indonesian Adventist Church and the Salvation Army, which are also part of the broader Christian community.

How many synods are currently part of PGI?

PGI currently includes 104 synods, with the most recent additions being the Bethel Tabernacle Church and the Jesus Christ Lord Church, which joined in November 2024.

How is the structure of the Adventist Church in Indonesia organized?

The Adventist Church in Indonesia is divided into two unions: the Western Union and the Eastern Union, with each overseeing different regions. The Western Union is based in Jakarta, and the Eastern Union is based in Minahasa.

What is the Salvation Army's organizational structure in Indonesia?

The Salvation Army in Indonesia is a single-church organization, and its headquarters is in Bandung, led by Commissioner Yusa Tampai and his wife, Widyawati Tampai.

What is PGPI, and what is its role in Indonesia?

PGPI (Pentecostal Churches Fellowship in Indonesia) is an organization that brings together Pentecostal churches in Indonesia. It was established in 1979 and currently includes 95 Pentecostal synods.

What is the role of the Evangelical Churches and Institutions Fellowship (PGII) in Indonesia?

PGII is an organization that gathers evangelical or evangelical Christian churches and institutions in Indonesia. It was established in 1971 and now has 82 synods as members, and its headquarters is in Jakarta.

Is the Baptist Alliance of Indonesia (PBI) officially recognized as a national-level church organization?

While the Baptist Alliance of Indonesia (PBI) has historically been recognized as a national-level organization, there are inconsistencies in its registration with the Ministry of Religion. It is not listed as a national-level church organization, but there are still references to it in news and other media.

What is the history behind the establishment of the Chinese Church Fellowship in Indonesia (PGTI)?

The Chinese Church Fellowship in Indonesia (PGTI) was established in 1997 as the Center for Evangelical Church Services for Indonesian Chinese. It changed its name to PGTI in 2007 to clarify its Chinese identity and now includes a variety of churches from different Protestant traditions, such as Reformed and Methodist.