GATHERING SUMATRA, OUT-OF-TOWN & KALIMANTAN 2026: BUILDING THE NATION, STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH
TANGERANG – On August 27–28, 2026, around 50 pastors and leaders gathered at World Harvest Center, Karawaci, Tangerang, for the Gathering Sumatra, Out-of-Town & Kalimantan 2026.
Participants came from Medan, Padang, Pekanbaru, Duri, Lampung, Palembang, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Sintang, and Pontianak.
The two-day gathering became a time of equipping, fellowship, and alignment, bringing together leaders from different cities to strengthen their calling and ministry.
The Nation We Believe In
On the first day, Ps. Jimmy Oentoro delivered a session titled “The Nation We Believe In.”
Through this session, participants were reminded that believers are not called merely to survive in Indonesia, but to take root, contribute, and build the nation through eight pillars of life: Art, Business, Community, Digital, Education, Family, Government, and Health.
This calling is expressed through various mission vehicles, including World Harvest, Satu Cerita untuk Indonesia, and Ruang Aksi Para Pemimpin (RAPI).
Participants were also reminded that praying for the nation and its leaders is part of God’s calling, based on 1 Timothy 2:1–2.
Equipping Through Education and the Next Generation
The following session featured an update from Harvest International Theology Seminary (HITS).
HITS serves as an educational platform that seeks to develop biblical theologians, Christian religious educators with a global perspective, excellent musicians, and transformative Christian leaders.
The gathering continued with an introduction to Generasi Inspirasi (GenPi), which focuses on preparing the younger generation by developing character, competence, commitment, and a love for Indonesia.
The first day concluded with training from Alpha Course, providing an opportunity to explore together the meaning of life and the Christian faith.
Platform & Calling
The second day began with a morning walk and fellowship before continuing with a session from Ps. Sam Hartanto titled “Platform & Calling.”
Through the concepts of the Lower Room and the Upper Room, Ps. Sam emphasized that the church is called to build both in balance.
The Upper Room represents the place where believers receive God’s power, purpose, and grace, while the Lower Room represents the place where structures, systems, and ministry are built.
Both must work together so that ministry does not stop at activity, but continues to produce fruit, impact, and sending.
Through this gathering, pastors and leaders were equipped to continue serving their cities, building the church, and taking part in God’s calling for the nation.
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