In 1972 native Balinese I Wayan Mastra , who grew up in a Balinese Hindu family , but converted to Christianity while at a Christian school in Java , became head of the GKPB church , and began a process of Balinisation . For instance , when the Blimbingsari church , a basic stone and wood building was destroyed by an earthquake in 1976 , it was rebuilt in more Balinese pendopo style , with a garden with running water , traditional Balinese entrance and a semi-open aspect . Subsequent GKPB churches have followed a similar pattern . The Balinese Catholic church was from the beginning more open to Balinese traditions
earthquake in 1976
1976 Bali earthquake
Christianity in Indonesia