Full name

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Budi Hidajat

Family

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Married to Nany Widjaja, with two children (Christie & Sassa)

1. Senior Pastor of IFGF GISI Kasih Allah Semarang: 1993 – present
2. Regional Director of World Harvest Jawa Tengah: 1999 – present
3. General Secretary of IFGF GISI: 2003 – 2006
4. President of IFGF GISI Worldwide: 2006 – 2009

1. Satya Wacana University, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering: 1985 – 1989
2. California State University, San Bernardino, MBA: 1990 – 1991
3. Fuller Theological Seminary - School of World Mission, Master of Arts: 1991 – 1993
4. Harvest International Theological Seminary - Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Transformation: 2006 – 2009

I: When did you really know God’s calling in your life?

B: I have been a Christian for a long time. But I really got to know what was in God’s heart, to save the lost souls in this world, after I joined IFGF GISI in the United States back in 1990. That was the turning point of my life. Driven by this burning passion to change the world, I gave and committed myself to be fully used for God’s purposes then.

I: What was the one experience that changed your life?

B: As a fresh MBA graduate in the early nineties, I decided to go on a summer mission trip. There, I saw people being touched and healed by the power of God through signs, wonders, and miracles. It was amazing! I was so moved by what God has allowed me to see, which later triggered me to register myself into the Fuller Seminary – School of World Mission. God changed my life then. Christianity was no longer just “being a faithful church goer” to me, but it’s become something through which God worked His Kingdom to change the world.

I: What makes you excited about the Kingdom and His calling for you?

B: What makes my heart jump is to see this city of Semarang and country transformed, to be blessed to become a blessing to tribes and nations of the world. With a kingdom-mindset, I am called to influence the marketplace and shepherd this local church as my team to make this vision realized.

I: What is your vision exactly?

B: The vision that God has put in my heart can be translated into these four destinies of IFGF GISI Kasih Allah Semarang:
1. Raising up leaders to plant the Kingdom of God.
2. Becoming a sending church to plant new churches.
3. Becoming a resource church and benchmark for other churches.
4. Becoming a catalyst in city transformation.

I: Finally, what is the one thing you are most grateful for in life?

B: That would be: knowing Christ, having a purpose in life, and a conviction to stand for. It was God’s grace and generosity alone that have put me in this place today. And I am greatly thankful to the Lord for this eternal gift.

"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. " (Phillipians 1:21-22)