Synergy of Faith and Knowledge: Financial Management and Sexual Reproductive Health Education for Pre-Marital Youth in the Java Christian Church, Jatiluhur, Bekasi

Abstract

This community service initiative was designed to enhance comprehension among
premarital adolescents and adult couples at the Javanese Christian Church (GKJ) Jatiluhur
Congregation in Jakasampurna, Bekasi, West Java, concerning the crucial significance of
financial management and sexual reproductive education. The program concentrated on
disseminating precise and thorough information about reproductive health, encompassing
biological and psychological changes, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections,
and the principles of sustaining healthy and responsible sexual conduct. Simultaneously, it
emphasized that robust family financial management, which includes budgeting, debt
management, establishing shared financial objectives, and preparing emergency funds,
constitutes a crucial foundation for couples planning to get married. Employing
methodologies such as interactive counseling, discussions, and question-and-answer
sessions, the activity ensured participants acquired practical and applicable insights. The
program effectively elevated participants' understanding of sexual reproductive health and
empowered them to make well-informed decisions regarding both their reproductive health
and sustainable financial management. It is recommended that comparable programs be
extended to other religious congregations to bolster marital success holistically.
Keywords: financial management, pre-marital, health, reproduction.