The Development of Vocational Stewardship among Indonesian Christian Professionals

Sutrisna Harjanto

Description

Christian professionals, through their daily work, have important roles in God’s mission. However, little empirical research has been done to understand their journey to connect their daily work with God’s. If the church of Jesus Christ is to have the transformational impact that the world needs then we must better understand our vocations from a biblical and missional perspective.
In this thorough study, Dr Sutrisna Harjanto explores the formational elements of the integration of faith, work and mission among Indonesian Christian professionals. From detailed semi-structured interviews with twenty-eight participants, this study provides deeper insight into the development of vocational stewardship and the role of empowering relationships and communities. Through careful analysis and evaluation the resulting book is an educational perspective on the theology of work and mission, beneficial for those in positions to equip and support Christian professionals as they work to fulfil God’s mission through daily work.

Informations

• Publié par: Langham Creative Projects
• Date de parution: 31 juillet 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781783684663
• Langue: English

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When the evolution of our technologies is raising new questions about “jobs” and “work,” Sutrisna Harjanto’s thoughtful exploration of the formation of vocation is timely because he not only addresses the significance of the college years but also distinctively sheds light on the transitional five–ten years post-college. His research and the conclusions he draws are a welcome cross-cultural contribution to our understanding of human development for today’s world. Particularly those who are curious about what can be revealed through a Christian lens, this book sheds light on the experience of discerning “a calling” in ways that challenge easy assumptions about self, society, and the formation of faithfulness.
Sharon Daloz Parks
Senior Fellow, Whidbey Institute, Clinton, WA, USA
Author, Big Questions, Worthy Dreams
Sutrisna Harjanto has thoughtfully addressed an increasingly important topic for the worldwide church – vocational stewardship. By exploring the experiences of Indonesian Christians in various occupations, he has also significantly broadened and thickened the overall discussion. Specifically, Sutrisna has built on the work of noted scholars like Sherman, Garber, and Parks by identifying phases of vocational development. Readers should take special note of his admonition to nurture mentoring relationships embedded in caring communities of practice during the developmentally crucial young adult years. I am very grateful to Sutrisna for extending our theoretical and contextual understanding of vocational stewardship.
Donald Guthrie
Director, PhD in Educational Studies Program,
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, USA
Harjanto has taken great care in clarifying the stages of developing vocational stewardship using adult developmental frameworks from psychological theories and spiritual formation practices, applying them towards cultivating meaning, calling and service at the workplace for the everyday Christian. True to his Asian roots, he has also incorporated various modes of empowering relationships and empowering communities as a basis for vocational stewardship which are often missed by western authors and theologians. Whether you are a pastor, workplace leader, disciple-maker or mentor in the workplace, this is a must-read, with globally applicable concepts with a unique Indonesian flavour.
Timothy Liu
Senior Associate, Marketplace Ministry, Lausanne Movement Director of Ministry, Marketplace Christian Network, Singapore
Vocation is integral, not incidental, to the mission of God, and in this book by Sutrisna Harjanto we are given a wonderfully rich study of what this means for the working world of Indonesia. Historically informed, theologically rooted, and sociologically attentive, he has offered an outstanding treatment of the challenges facing men and women with professional responsibilities in twenty-first-century Jakarta and beyond, bringing hard-won insights to bear that are as relevant in England and as they are in India, in Brazil as they are in Kenya. I hope that his work finds its way into visions and strategies all over the world, more faithfully and effectively forming the next generation for vocations that will be common grace for the common good, signposts of hope and truth, justice and mercy for everyone everywhere.
Steven Garber
Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership, Regent College, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Author, Visions of Vocation
I praise God and welcome the publication of this very important book on vocational stewardship among Indonesian Christian professionals. Vocational stewardship is well acknowledged as a very important element of a holistic Christian life, and yet, it has minimal attention among the Christians and churches in Indonesia.
The research outcomes which are the core of this book, enable us to understand what should be the “developing stages of vocational stewardship” that would systematically prepare students to internalize and practice all necessary steps and stages in ensuring graduates are ready to serve with a clear calling, making an impact for Christ through their professional services.
Several groups which are taking part in campus ministries in Indonesia such as Perkantas, Navigators, Campus Crusade, and others, may not have the holistic approach as outlined in this book for preparing students to be ready to implement a biblically based and Christ-centered vocational stewardship in pursuing their calling from God, and serving meaningfully in their professions.
It is my hope and prayer that the recommended stages relating to the development of vocational stewardship of Christian professionals presented in this book, will become important to all the groups who are participating in campus ministries and churches in general. I pray and hope that this book will be a blessing to many readers and the churches for the glory of God.
Jonathan Parapak
Rector, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
A founder of Perkantas, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Indonesia

The Development of Vocational Stewardship among Indonesian Christian Professionals
Spiritual Formation for Marketplace Ministry
Sutrisna Harjanto

© 2018 Sutrisna Harjanto
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To my wife, Lily, with deep thanksgiving for your selfless and endless support throughout the doctoral journey. And to my colleagues, with deep appreciation for dedicating your lives to helping young people pursue God’s calling in their lives.
Contents

Cover


List of Tables


List of Figures


Acknowledgements


Abstract


Chapter 1 Introduction


Background of the Study


Problem Statement


Purpose of the Study


Research Questions


The Significance of the Study


Definition of Terms


Chapter 2 Precedent Literature


Theology of Work


Work and Mission


Formation for Vocational Stewardship


Chapter 3 Methods


Research Design


Population and Sample Selection


Description of Participants


Social and Religious Context of Christian Professionals in Indonesia


Data Collection


Data Analysis


Transferability


Researcher Stance


Chapter 4 Research Findings


Category-1: Dimensions of Vocational Stewardship


Category-2: Development of Vocational Stewardship


Category-3: Empowering Relationships


Category-4: Empowering Communities


Chapter 5 Discussions and Implications


Summary of the Findings


Discussions


Implications for Practice


Suggestions for Further Research


Conclusion


Appendix 1 Informed Consent Form


Appendix 2 Interview Questions


Bibliography


About Langham Partnership

Endnotes

Index
List of Tables
Table 1. Forms of Development in Human Life
Table 2. Age of Participants in the Study
Table 3. Phases of Vocational Stewardship Development
Table 4. Empowering Relationships for Vocational Stewardship Development
Table 5. Empowering Communities for Vocational Stewardship Development
List of Figures
Figure 1. Dimensions of Vocational Stewardship.
Figure 2. Summary of the Findings: The Development of Vocational Stewardship among Indonesian Christian Professionals
Acknowledgements
This research is the fruit of a long learning journ