Mission approaches to youth ministry in Kibera

Abstract

This study carne up due to concerns raised about missions' approaches used in disciple-making youth in Kibera. This was because, from face value, youth challenges and problems seem un-addressed; hence some youth are seeking alternative solutions. This study was carried out to examine the relevance of missions' approaches used in youth ministry in Kibera with a view to rethinking effective approaches that will lead to holistic ministry appropriately addressing the youths' needs in disciple-making them for Christ. The findings of this research show that there are various untiefilll!I I mission approaches to youth ministry in Kibera faced by various sod< I economical challenges and views. The socio-economical challonqes \/:" V f, oIII low income for individuals, larger number of family members with limited resources, inadequate education or training which leads to improper objectives and goals, and satisfaction of leaders in spite of the challenges. ThoU411a large percentage of leaders in youth ministry are happy and satisfied wit! I tile situation of ministry in Kibera, some of them cannot really explain their need and goals they have for youth. Discipleship making among youth in Kibera cannot come to realization unless the approaches used are also able to address the socio-economic situation of the youth therein.