Spirituality-Based Economic Empowerment for Women Weavers in the Evangelistic Christian Church in Timor Boti

The economic empowerment of women weavers in the village of Boti is one of the efforts of the Evangelical Christian Church in Timor Boti to overcome the problem of poverty. However, these efforts face challenges in capital, technological innovation, product variety, and marketing strategy. Nevertheless, both the church and the weavers have remained steadfast in their business. One of the contributing factors is the strong spiritual values they hold dear. These values have been passed down from generation to generation by their ancestors and combined with the Christian values to which they adhere. This study, which uses a qualitative descriptive approach, shows that the weavers’ spirituality is always unified in their relationship with God, fellow human beings, and the universe, expressed in the form of work. Work's interconnectedness, sustainability, and sacredness suggest that work is not merely a transactional activity aimed at economic gain, but is closely related to community well-being and ecological balance.