ANALISIS KESEPIAN SEBAGAI KRISIS RELASIONAL DALAM GEREJA DAN IMPLIKASI PASTORAL
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https://doi.org/10.70420/atohema.v312.226Keywords:
loneliness, pastoral care, cognitive distortion, imago Dei, integrative model.Abstract
This article examines loneliness as a multidimensional phenomenon through an integrative theological–
psychological analysis within the context of contemporary Christian pastoral care. The purpose of this
study is to identify the core dynamics of loneliness, evaluate its theological implications based on the
relational nature of the imago Dei, and formulate an integrative pastoral model that responds effectively to
the relational, cognitive, and communal needs of church members. The theoretical framework combines
recent psychological findings on cognitive distortions and maladaptive relational patterns with Christian
theological perspectives on human relationality, ecclesiology, and the role of the Holy Spirit in restoring
human relationships. This study employs a qualitative-descriptive method through a systematic literature
review of research published between 2014 and 2025, complemented by analysis of theological sources
and biblical texts. The findings reveal that loneliness is sustained by cognitive biases, relational
fragmentation, and structural limitations within church communities, while theology provides an
ontological basis for restoring disrupted relationships. This study concludes that an integrative pastoral
model that incorporates cognitive reframing, relational restoration, and spiritual formation is necessary to
address loneliness comprehensively within the life of the church.
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