Eklesiologi Kristosentris Dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Kapitalisme dan Sekularisme Kontemporer

Abstract

The contemporary church faces growing challenges from capitalism and secularism. As a community of faith rooted in the Pentecost event (Acts 2:1–13), the church is called to remain centered on Christ and faithfully proclaim the Kingdom of God. However, capitalist values that emphasize productivity, efficiency, measurable achievement, and material success, together with secular perspectives that marginalize spirituality in public life, may shift church ministry from its biblical and theological foundations toward pragmatic and institutional orientations. This study analyzes the challenges posed by capitalism and secularism to Christocentric ecclesiology and examines their implications for contemporary church ministry. Using a qualitative library research method, the study integrates biblical interpretation, theological reflection, and contextual analysis of relevant scholarly literature. The findings indicate that capitalism and secularism influence the church’s understanding of leadership, ministry effectiveness, and congregational growth. When adopted uncritically, these influences may obscure the church’s identity as the Body of Christ and weaken its divine calling and missional purpose. Therefore, the church must reaffirm a ministry grounded in biblical truth, centered on Christ, and directed toward the proclamation of God’s Kingdom. At the same time, it must engage constructively with social change without compromising its theological identity. This study concludes that Christocentric ecclesiology provides an essential theological framework for preserving the authenticity, integrity, and mission of the church amid the continuing transformations of modern society.