HUBUNGAN ANTARA DUKUNGAN SOSIAL TEMAN SEBAYA DAN PERSEPSI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN GEMBALA SIDANG DENGAN MOTIVASI RELIGIUS KRISTEN PADA REMAJA

Adolescents in the globalization era face significant challenges in maintaining their religiosity due to the influence of technology and social media. This study aims to examine the relationship between peer social support and pastoral leadership style on religious motivation among Christian adolescents. Using a quantitative approach, the research employed a survey method with questionnaires distributed to 50 adolescents aged 15-20 years. The results
indicate that peer social support plays a crucial role in fostering religious motivation, particularly through empathy and moral encouragement. Additionally, an inclusive and transformative pastoral leadership style significantly enhances religiosity commitment. The findings highlight the
importance of strengthening spiritual communities and adopting servant-based leadership styles to support adolescents’ spiritual growth

Keywords: Social Support, Leadership Style, Religious Motivation, Adolescents,
Christianity