INTEGRASI PASTORAL KONSELING KRISTEN DAN LITERASI DIGITAL DALAM PENDAMPINGAN IMAN GENERASI MUDA

Abstract

The advancement of digital technology has brought about significant changes in the lives of the younger generation, particularly regarding how they communicate, build relationships, access information, and live out their faith. This situation compels the church to develop contextual forms of guidance by integrating Christian pastoral counseling with digital literacy. This study aims to analyze the nature of Christian pastoral counseling, the urgency of digital literacy, the integration of both within church ministry, and the implications for the faith growth of the younger generation. A qualitative method employing a literature review approach was used. Data were gathered from books, scholarly journals, and other relevant academic sources, then analyzed using a descriptive-analytical method. The findings indicate that integrating pastoral counseling and digital literacy can assist young people in navigating issues such as identity struggles, social pressure, information dissemination, cyberbullying, technology addiction, and spiritual challenges. Such integration also encourages the church to provide ministry that is more contextual, ethical, responsive, and relevant to digital life. This approach contributes to the formation of a faith that is mature, critical, and responsible, and capable of embodying Christian values ​​within the digital realm.