Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Global Education and Society Science, ICOGESS 2019,14 March, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia

Research Article

Exploration Of Children's Music Talents As A Solution For The Development Of Millennial Generations In The Church Of Bethany Tanjung Anom Deli Serdang

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292033,
        author={Robert  Simanjuntak},
        title={Exploration Of Children's Music Talents As A Solution For The Development Of Millennial Generations In The Church Of Bethany Tanjung Anom Deli Serdang},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Global Education and Society Science, ICOGESS 2019,14 March, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ICOGESS},
        year={2020},
        month={2},
        keywords={children talents millenial generations},
        doi={10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292033}
    }
    
  • Robert Simanjuntak
    Year: 2020
    Exploration Of Children's Music Talents As A Solution For The Development Of Millennial Generations In The Church Of Bethany Tanjung Anom Deli Serdang
    ICOGESS
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292033
Robert Simanjuntak1,*
  • 1: Postgraduate Program, Pelita Kebenaran School of Theology
*Contact email: robertselamat@yahoo.co.id

Abstract

Advancement in technologyhas a major impact on the development of the character of teenagersin the present era. Among many existing factors, the use of gadgets arguably has the biggest role in shaping the development youngsters nowadays. Excessive use of gadgetscan result in negative effects on an individual. For this problem, a solution is needed to constrain the use of gadgets by teenagers, including teenagers in churches. One solution is to direct the young people to develop musical talent from their teenage years. Playing musical instruments can help develop a person's character in a positive way provided that the church facilitates the development of musical talents of its teenage congregations. The research was conducted amongTanjungAnom Bethany Indonesia Church youths. Evidence showed that learning to play musical instruments for religious songs helps develop teenagers’ character in a positive way and helps reduce the use of gadgets.