The Spiritual Perseverance of Christian Religious Education Teachers in Strengthening Students at SDN 105324 Desa Ujung Serdang: A Study of Exodus 10:2
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This study explores the role of spiritual perseverance among Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in strengthening the faith and character of students at SDN 105324 Ujung Serdang Village, with particular reference to Exodus 10:2. Spiritual perseverance, grounded in biblical theology, serves as an essential dimension of a teacher’s spiritual competence, influencing their commitment to guide students through moral, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research investigates how CRE teachers internalize perseverance as a form of faith expression and its pedagogical implications in shaping students’ resilience and faith maturity. The findings reveal that teachers’ perseverance, rooted in spiritual discipline and biblical conviction, plays a transformative role in motivating and strengthening students amid academic and moral difficulties. The study concludes that the spiritual perseverance of CRE teachers, modeled on the principles in Exodus 10:2, serves as a living testimony that inspires students to remain steadfast in faith and obedience to God.
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