Abstract: This research is a conceptual research with the background of a supporting role as a government partner in community development in community empowerment. The religious leaders are non-formal leaders who have strong credibility in the community because they are considered capable, highly knowledgeable, have noble character, have expertise in the field of religion, both religious rituals and religious insights that can be used as role models by the community. This study aims to increase references and produce a proposition with the topic of research on the role of religious leaders in community empowerment. Based on the previous literature review, it was concluded that the role of religious leaders in community empowerment had an effect on the motivation to participate actively and sustainably in th
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