Mobile-Based Informal Learning and Digital Evangelism: Theological Students’ Use of Social Media in Indonesia

The development of digital technology has significantly simplified remote interaction and communication. Mobile phones have become an integral part of everyday life, including their use in gospel communication. This study explores how theology students in Indonesia utilize mobile phones for gospel communication, employing qualitative research methods. Data were collected via a Google Form containing open-ended questions, completed by 154 theology students from various provinces across Indonesia. The data were then analyzed using Microsoft Excel and NVivo 12 Plus software through stages of data reduction, grouping with pivot commands, meaning condensation through thematic analysis, and interpretation. The findings indicate that mobile phones play a significant and effective role in gospel communication among theology students. They enable users to share information and communicate easily, thereby expanding the reach and overall impact of the Gospel message. This research contributes to the development of effective strategies for using mobile phones and social media in theological education and offers a clearer understanding of how theology students in Indonesia engage with these technologies.