Optimizing the Transmission of Church Information Through the Design Thinking-Based Church News Application

Gunawan Prayitno; Jenny Tandi

doi:10.62951/ijies.v1i3.44

Authors

Gunawan Prayitno STMIK Pesat Nabire
Jenny Tandi STMIK Pesat Nabire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62951/ijies.v1i3.44

Keywords:

Design Thinking, User Interface, User Experience, Congregation News, Smartphone Application, GPSI EFATA

Abstract

The church plays a crucial role in spreading Christian values and nurturing the growth of faith within its community. However, in the context of GPSI EFATA, there are several challenges in effectively conveying church information. These challenges include the unappealing presentation of physical congregation news, the accumulation of paper, and limited distribution of information. In order to address these issues, this research project utilizes the Design Thinking method to develop a smartphone-based application for congregational news. The Design Thinking method consists of five stages: empathy, definition, ideation, prototype, and testing. During the empathy stage, the needs of the congregation are identified, particularly the need for more accessible and engaging information. The ideation stage then generates a solution in the form of a smartphone application. This application includes various features such as notifications, prayer schedules, financial reports, photo galleries, and management profiles. A prototype of the application was developed to meet these needs and was subsequently tested using a questionnaire. The results of the testing indicated that the application had an easy-to-understand interface, adequate features, and received suggestions for improvement. Overall, this smartphone application offers a modern and efficient solution to the challenges of delivering information within churches. It enhances accessibility and improves the quality of communication with the congregation.

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