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June 15, 2026Transformation An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies

A cross in the green rice field: Pastor and local election in Moslem-majority village of rural Java

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SASuwarto Adi

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Cross-cultural election dynamics influence village harmony in a Moslem-majority community led by a pastor.

Key Points

  • The paper aims to explore the leadership of a pastor in a Moslem-majority village and the election challenges he faces.
  • Re-interviewed the same individuals from previous research conducted five years ago
  • Engaged with new individuals in the community to gather diverse perspectives
  • Pastor Teofilus Arjuna was re-elected as village head for a second term, indicating strong community support.
  • The influence of cultural Islam (abangan) played a significant role in his leadership strategy.
  • The pastor's ability to navigate religious issues contributed to maintaining village harmony.

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Suwarto Adi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f98a0a1cfeec4908299e8https://doi.org/10.1177/02653788261445547
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