교회 공동체를 연결하는 비블리오드라마 연구 - 영혼돌봄을 기반으로 한 역동적 소그룹 운영을 중심으로 -

Abstract

In modern times individualism has intensified, and as churches experienced a period of non-face-to-face worship during the COVID-19 pandemic, they now face the need for restoring community and unity. Restoring the communal nature of the church involves revitalizing the smallest groups that form the foundation of the church, such as cell groups and districts, and achieving unity across the entire congregation to recover the church’s core essence. Church communities possess distinct characteristics that differentiate them from social communities. The Bible presents the church not merely as a unified assembly, but as a living body intricately connected through Jesus Christ. <Ephesians 1:22-23> This research focuses on revitalizing small groups within the church to foster greater unity through a method known as Bibliodrama, which is grounded in Jesus’ “Care of the Soul” (hereafter termed “Bibliodrama’s Care of the Soul”). This study aims to revitalize small groups within the church and unite the church community as one through Bibliodrama based on Jesus’ “Care of the Soul” (hereafter referred to as “Bibliodrama’s Care of the Soul”). This approach unites the smallest gatherings within the church, as well as the entire church community, through Jesus Christ’s “Care of the Soul.” The research methodology employs “Bibliodrama’s Care of the Soul.” Bibliodrama is a participatory, dynamic small group activity that allows participants to experience the Bible through role-playing, providing an experiential engagement with scripture. In previous research, the identity of Bibliodrama, which uses the Bible as its foundational text, was defined through Jesus’ “Care of the Soul,” and this has been named “Bibliodrama’s Care of the Soul.” When Bibliodrama is defined in this way, it becomes a pastoral counseling principle applicable within ministry settings, offering a new approach to pastoral counseling. The research results present a model of a church united as one through Jesus Christ. This model demonstrates how small groups can retain their vitality while contributing to the cohesion of the larger church body. The proposed approach involves a single director providing training to small group leaders (including pastors and district leaders), enabling them to implement this model across the entire congregation. The findings of this research suggest desirable elements and characteristics for revitalizing small groups and fostering unity within church communities. First, the activation of small groups through the Word of God. Second, the restoration of healthy communal relationships through mutual respect and understanding. Third, the unification and restoration of the church community through Jesus Christ’s “Care of the Soul.” Chapter 1 presents the need and objectives of the study, including a review of prior research. Chapter 2 explores the characteristics of dynamic small groups, particularly through Bibliodrama. Chapter 3 investigates the application of “Bibliodrama’s Care of the Soul” to unite church communities. Chapter 4 provides a practical model, and Chapter 5 summarizes the results of the study.