Manajemen Rumah Ibadah Ramah Anak sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Komunitas Lintas Agama di Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

Places of worship are not only spaces for religious practice but also serve as social arenas and community activity centers. After being designated as a Child-Friendly Regency (Kabupaten Layak Anak/KLA), Jember Regency now has six places of worship categorized as Child-Friendly Houses of Worship (Rumah Ibadah Ramah Anak/RIRA). These consist of three mosques, two churches, and one vihara. Based on the background above, the research problems are formulated as follows: (1) How is the management of mosques, churches, and viharas categorized as child-friendly houses of worship in Jember Regency? (2) What are the similarities and differences in the management of mosques, churches, and viharas that fall under the child-friendly category? This study uses a qualitative approach, selected to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences, perspectives, and management practices of houses of worship in creating child-friendly environments. This research is descriptive in nature, aiming to provide a detailed depiction of the conditions and management practices of child-friendly houses of worship. Based on the research findings, the conclusion is as follows: the management of child-friendly houses of worship in Jember Regency is assessed using management principles, namely: Planning, through joint formulation of short-, medium-, and long-term activity plans; Organizing, by allocating resources within each unit according to capability to achieve activity goals; Leading, by overseeing the alignment between resources and responsibilities; and Controlling, by evaluating activity reports and providing solutions as well as follow-up actions for future activities.