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A Contextual Pastoral Approach in Strengthening the Ecological Awareness of the People
Agnes Monica, Silvester Adinuhgra, Yustinus Dwi Andriyanto
3 August 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 258-264
DOI: 10.65150/EP-gjefm/V2E8/2026-02
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The ongoing ecological crisis has contributed to the emergence of human behavior that deviates from normative principles, while simultaneously shaping the lifestyles of society at large. Contextual pastoral care is understood as a form of faith accompaniment that stems from local social, cultural, and environmental conditions, not simply the uniform delivery of teachings without regard for the congregation's background.
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- 3 August 2026
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- Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 258-264
- ISSN
- 3117-6771 (online) · 3117-6763 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
The ongoing ecological crisis has contributed to the emergence of human behavior that deviates from normative principles, while simultaneously shaping the lifestyles of society at large. Contextual pastoral care is understood as a form of faith accompaniment that stems from local social, cultural, and environmental conditions, not simply the uniform delivery of teachings without regard for the congregation's background. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological paradigm to explore the experiences of congregational companions and the surrounding community in experiencing their daily lives and work. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document review of pastoral activities, which were then processed through data reduction, textural-structural presentation, and synthesis in accordance with phenomenological principles. In addition to acting as reflective companions, pastoral workers also play a crucial role in successfully instilling ecological principles into the lives of the congregation. This study recommends that religious institutions design more participatory, local wisdom-based, and sustainable pastoral programs as a long-term strategic step in fostering ecological awareness among the faithful.
Keywords: contextual pastoral, ecological awareness, phenomenology, environmental spirituality, faith accompaniment.
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Agnes Monica, Silvester Adinuhgra, & Yustinus Dwi Andriyanto (2026). A Contextual Pastoral Approach in Strengthening the Ecological Awareness of the People. Global Journal of Education, Finance and Management, 2(8), 258-264. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-gjefm/V2E8/2026-02
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Agnes Monica, Silvester Adinuhgra, Yustinus Dwi Andriyanto.
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In Global Journal of Education, Finance and Management, Volume 2, Issue 8, pages 258-264, published by EP Journals Group on 3 August 2026.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-gjefm/V2E8/2026-02 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-gjefm/V2E8/2026-02).
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APA: Agnes Monica, Silvester Adinuhgra, & Yustinus Dwi Andriyanto (2026). A Contextual Pastoral Approach in Strengthening the Ecological Awareness of the People. Global Journal of Education, Finance and Management, 2(8), 258-264. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-gjefm/V2E8/2026-02
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