A church planting strategy for the Sundanese people in the territory of the West Java Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Abstract

This study seeks to find and develop an effective and workable church planting strategy for the Sundanese people dwelling within the territory of the west Java Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. To reach this goal, it first examines the biblical-theologicai foundations and contemporary theories of church planting. Then, based on the examination of the cultural, religious, and political backgrounds of the Sundanese people, an analysis of the surveys answered by Sundanese Adventists, workers, and lay members of the West Java Conference, this study proposes the most effective church planting strategy in the Sundanese area.

The house church planting method is proposed as the most effective strategy for winning Sundanese. The reasons, advantages, stages are presented and discussed, and a strategic plan drawn up.

A summary with conclusions and recommendations for the West Java Conference and for West Indonesia Union Mission is made along with further suggestions for future study.