The Integration of Digital Media In Religious Practice: The Case of Filadelfia Kids

Abstract

The development of the digital era has had quite a good influence in supporting human life, especially in communication. Currently, communication media has experienced rapid development due to the integration of digital technology so that it’s called digital media. Digital media has been integrated into various life activities, especially in religious practices which are the focus of this research. In this research, we will discuss how the integration of digital media in religious practices is based on the case at Filadelfia Kids, as well as to find out how the children of Filadelfia Kids respond to the integration of digital media at Filadelfia Kids. Research analysis will be carried out using qualitative descriptive methods with the data collection techniques used are observation and interviews. Data collection is supported by the results of observations that will be carried out during the Filadelfia Kids service and in interviews, the research will involve 18 respondents consisting of 6 Filadelfia Kids committee members and 12 children at Filadelfia Kids. Based on the results of data collection, digital media is integrated into religious practices at Filadelfia Kids in every series of worship which consists of providing information, praise and worship, preaching sessions and game sessions. So it can be concluded that the integration of digital media plays a very important role in religious practices at Filadelfia Kids.