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        "msgid": "stft-jakarta-and-sabam-sirait-institute-launch-youth-christian-leadership-cadre-programme-1774705878",
        "date": "2026-03-28 19:52:00",
        "title": "STFT Jakarta and Sabam Sirait Institute Launch Youth Christian Leadership Cadre Programme",
        "author": "Basuki Eka Purnama",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologi (STFT) Jakarta, in collaboration with the Sabam Sirait Institute, has officially launched a 12-week intensive training programme aimed at preparing 70 selected young professionals aged 23-35 for future leadership roles in Indonesia, with a focus on Christian values and national service. The opening event featured speeches by prominent figures, including National Economic Council Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, who highlighted global challenges and the importance of integrity in leadership. This initiative seeks to equip participants with practical skills from ministers, religious leaders, and professionals to foster honest and service-oriented leaders for both the church and society.",
        "content": "<p>The Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologi (STFT) Jakarta, in collaboration\nwith the Sabam Sirait Institute, has officially opened the Professional\nYouth Church Cadre School programme for National Leadership. The opening\nceremony took place solemnly in the STFT Jakarta Auditorium on Saturday\n(28\/3), marked by a symbolic procession of striking the taganing musical\ninstrument.<\/p>\n<p>This programme is designed as an intensive 12-week training (24\nsessions) to prepare prospective Indonesian leaders for the next five\nyears. A total of 70 selected participants aged 23-35 from various\nprofessional backgrounds, churches, and regions will attend this series\nof classes.<\/p>\n<p>Rector of STFT Jakarta, Rev.\u00a0Prof.\u00a0Binsar J. Pakpahan, emphasised the\nimportance of integrity for a leadership figure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough this school, we want to prepare leaders who can be emulated\nand followed, whose thoughts and actions are aligned,\u201d he stated in his\nopening remarks.<\/p>\n<p>As the main speaker in the Leadership Talks session, National\nEconomic Council (DEN) Chairman General TNI (Ret.) Luhut Binsar\nPandjaitan outlined the global situation and the challenges faced by the\ncurrent young generation.<\/p>\n<p>In his message, Luhut emphasised three main points for Christian\nyouth:<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the leadership session, the event continued with a\npanel discussion featuring several figures from various fields,\nincluding Martin Hutabarat, Dr.\u00a0Master Tumanggor, Dr.\u00a0Juniver Girsang,\nProf.\u00a0Angel Damayanti, and journalist Abraham Silaban.<\/p>\n<p>For subsequent meetings, the programme is scheduled to feature state\nofficials at the ministerial level, religious figures, and other\nprofessionals.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of these practitioners is expected to equip participants\nwith real experiences on how to lead honestly and embody the calling of\nservice for both the church and society.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/stft-jakarta-and-sabam-sirait-institute-launch-youth-christian-leadership-cadre-programme-1774705878",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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