Design of a Web-Based Church Information System at The Glugur Congregation of the Indonesian Methodist Church

Abstract

The church, as a religious institution, plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual life of its congregation. In line with the development of information technology, churches are required to adapt to digital transformation to improve their services to the community. The Indonesian Methodist Church Glugur Congregation still employs conventional methods for disseminating information and managing service data, such as manual records and verbal announcements, which are often ineffective and inefficient. Therefore, this study aims to design a web-based church information system to facilitate information distribution and support the structured management of church activities. The research methods used include literature study, observation, interviews, and documentation. The system developed includes key features such as congregation data management, worship schedules, church announcements, communication forums, and user access control based on roles (admin, church leaders, congregation). The implementation results indicate that this system improves data management efficiency and strengthens digital interaction between the church and its members. It is expected that this system will serve as an effective solution in supporting a more modern and adaptive church ministry.