The Integrity of Church Leaders in The Indonesian Perspectives

 

Henry said that it cannot be separated from efforts to become a whole and a person of integrity works well and carries out his function according to the previous design Some interpret integrity as moral excellence and equate integrity as "identity". Integrity is also defined as consistent action in accordance with the values and code of ethics adopted. In other words, integrity is defined as "the only word with deed." Meanwhile the Big Indonesian Dictionary, defines integrity as wholeness, and unanimity.[4] The online version of the Big Indonesian Dictionary, also defines "integrity" as quality, nature, or condition that shows a unified whole so that it has the potential and ability that radiates authority;  and honesty.[5]

 

Jesus Christ as the Supreme Leader has provided an extraordinary model, example, and example, so leaders of all times, especially church leaders today can use this model in their lives as educators, both when in class, in the environment. school, as well as in the community, so that the people around him can imitate.

 

Method Research

This research used a qualitative descriptive method [6] more focused the title and does not expand into other topics., The author provides limitations on the topic of writing, namely "The Integrity of Future Church Leaders". 

Result and Discussion

Definition of Integrity

Adrian Gostick and Dana Telford mention some of the notions of integrity that they collect from several sources.[7] There it is stated that the most recent Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines integrity as a strong adherence to a code, especially certain moral or artistic values. Other definitions from some experts are mentioned: Jim Burke calls it "a mechanism that makes individuals and organizations trust you."[8] Millard Fuller (Habitat for Humanity) describes integrity as "consistency with what is right and wrong in your life."[9] Shelly Lazarus (Chairman and CEO of Ogilvy Mather Worldwide) describes a person of integrity as "putting a set of beliefs first and then acting on principles."[10] Wayne Sales (President and CEO of Canadian Tire) provides a simple definition, "Integrity means doing the right thing."[11] Diane Peck (Safeway) believes that "each individual must define his or her own meaning of integrity."[12]

Morally, a person who has integrity is a person who is equally good inside and outside, there is no difference between what is said and what is done, he is trustworthy and he is the same person when he is away from home as he is at church or at home. . Integrity can be described and proven by several things such as: (1) When no one knows, (2) Living transparently and (3) Do not deceive others, yourself and God.