RT Journal Article
A1 Imelda Masni Juniaty Sianipar
A1 Febrimarini Br. Sinulingga
A1 Darynaufal Mulyaman
A1 Audrey  Gracias
A1 Destini Natalia  Situmorang
A1 Rafael  Leonardo
A1 Novret  Hiklai
A1 Yubilliam Engthawils  Aziranoth
A1 Yehuda Parningotan  Manullang
A1 Devanove  Ray
T1 Education storytelling & digitization for the congregation of GKI Kwitang Bajem Cililitan, East Jakarta
JF Priviet Social Sciences Journal
YR 2026
VO 6
IS 3
SP 395-405
DO 10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1642
AB This community engagement program focuses on improving storytelling competence and basic digital literacy among Sunday School teachers and youth at GKI Kwitang Bajem Cililitan, East Jakarta. The program was implemented through interdisciplinary collaboration between the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences and the Faculty of Letters and Languages, integrating social communication perspectives with literary and creative approaches. The main challenges identified were limited creative storytelling techniques and insufficient technical skills in using digital presentation media to support worship and educational activities. The methods applied included participatory training, hands-on workshops, storytelling simulations using puppet stages, and basic PowerPoint operation training for worship presentations. Program implementation emphasized practical skill development through guided practice and direct evaluation. The results show that participants were able to deliver stories more effectively, demonstrate improved narrative confidence, and operate presentation media with greater accuracy during church services. Audience engagement during Sunday School sessions also increased as storytelling became more interactive and visually supported. In conclusion, the integration of storytelling training and basic digital literacy proved effective in enhancing communication skills and youth participation within a faith-based community. This program contributes to sustainable community empowerment by strengthening creative expression and technical support for religious and educational activities.
K1 storytelling, digital literacy, community engagement, youth empowerment, faith-based education
LK https://journal.privietlab.org/index.php/PSSJ/article/view/1642
ER