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A philosophical study on the influence of the intelligent design of the brain to prove God’s existence by theology graduates in CITAM assemblies, Nairobi, Kenya
(Africa International University, 2020-07-31) Judith Nyanchama Nyarangi
The examination of explicit arguments and prospects to proof the existence or non-existence of God is necessary in these contemporary times, to help bring non-believers and atheists to faith. This conversation and argument frequently springs up in religious forums and especially in theological spaces. The study investigated the influence of the intelligent brain design on theology graduates to prove God’s existence in CITAM churches, Nairobi Kenya. The study focused on the structure, material, and functions of the human brain. The researcher argued that proving the existence or non-existence of God is necessary in these contemporary times, to help bring non-believers and atheists to faith. This is especially critical in Christ is the Answer Ministries, whose mission is “To know God and to make Him known through evangelism and discipleship.” The research objectives include: (1) to establish the influence of the intelligent brain structure in proving God’s existence by theology graduates in CITAM assemblies, Nairobi Kenya; (2) to examine the influence of intelligent brain material in proving God’s existence by graduates of theology in CITAM assemblies, Nairobi Kenya; and, (3) to evaluate the influence of the intelligent function of the brain in proving God’s existence by graduates of theology in CITAM assemblies, Nairobi Kenya. A review of literature established that the existence of an intelligent brain structure, material and functions points to a Supernatural Being, God. It revealed that the brain is the organ that discerns what is real, which means that the brain perceives God, or pure consciousness, to be more real than anything else. The target population for this research included graduates of theological studies from various church institutions in Nairobi area. A qualitative descriptive research was used through standardized open - ended interview questions. To select the appropriate categories of respondents, theoretical-purposive sampling was used for selecting 50 participants. The researcher thematically analysed the responses from the respondents, which provided for an inductive process of the researcher building from the data to broad themes to a generalized model or theory. The study revealed that graduate students of theology are knowledgeable about intelligent brain theories. They perceive the brain structure, material, and function as evidences of God’s existence. They are confident about using the concept of intelligent brain design to defend the existence of God to achieve CITAM’s mission statement of making the one eternal God known through evangelism and discipleship.
Effects of leadership styles on resource mobilization
(Africa International University, 2021-07-30) Serchie Michael Kofi
Resource mobilization is a viable component for strengthening and sustaining the vision and mission of NGO. Local NGOs in Ghana and other developing countries require dynamic personalities, leadership qualities and management aptitude and skills to effectively mobilize resource for their organizations. The study examined three leadership styles: transformational, transactional and laissez faire, of NGO staff working in the Volta region of Ghana that belonged to a network of NGOs in the region with a staff strength of more than ten, have been operating over the past five years. The target population was 490 staff of NGOs in six categories: Agriculture/food security, microfinance, education, health, religion, water and sanitation. Stratified and random sampling techniques were used to get a sample size of 264 subjects. Data was collected using structured questionnaire with Likert scale measurement. Primary data was collected using self-administered questionnaires, emails, whatsApp and Google questionnaires. SPSS version 25 was utilized to process data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, regression analysis and analysis of variance. The results from the regression analysis showed that transformational leadership, transactional leadership and laissez faire leadership had a significant association with the resource mobilization (R=0.785) with an adjusted R square at 0.610. The study recommended that there should be effective use of more of transformational and transactional leadership styles in order to improve resource mobilization among NGOs. The study recommended further investigation into the other factors that might also contribute to effective resource mobilization.
Factors affecting the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Nairobi County
(2020) Paul M. Mwangi
The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions’ financial performance in Nairobi County. Research was guided by the following research objectives: Does technological innovation affect microfinance institutions performance in Nairobi; Does accountability in leadership affect microfinance institutions performance in Nairobi; Does leadership structure affect microfinance institutions performance in Nairobi; Does capital structure affect microfinance institutions performance in Nairobi? The study adopted a quantitative research methodology and a descriptive design. The target population was 132 from which a sample of 132 was to be selected through a census method. A Likert scale type questionnaire was used to collect data from the subjects. This was distributed by the researcher to twelve DTMFIs within Nairobi County with an exclusion of one which requested not to be part of the study. A sample of 103 participants out of the 132 took part in the study. The findings revealed that technological innovation has significant (β=.192, while p = 0.018) relationship with financial performance of DTMFIs in Nairobi County. Further the findings revealed that leadership accountability has no significant (β= -.028, whereas p = .324) relationship with financial performance of DTMFIs in Nairobi County. In addition, the findings revealed that leadership styles has significant (β=.350, while p = 0.002) relationship with financial performance of DTMFIs in Nairobi County. Lastly the findings revealed that resource allocation has a significant (β=.344, while p = 0.002) relationship with financial performance of DTMFIs in Nairobi County
Factors affecting the evangelization of Garre Muslims in Moyale, Ethiopia: a study of Moyale Kale Heywet church and Moyale Yehiwot Berhane church
(Africa International University, 2021-12-30) James Bancha Kursebo
The Garre community is one of the Ethiopian Somali people who live in Moyale, Ethiopia. Since the gospel reached the area in 1929, the Garre Muslims have not been impacted by it; as a result, the number of Muslims is growing rapidly in the Moyale area. There are about fourteen churches in Moyale, yet they have not effectively influenced the Garre Muslims with the gospel. This study is designed to investigate the factors affecting the evangelization of Garre Muslims in Moyale, Ethiopia. Specifically, the study examines two churches, namely, Moyale Kale Heywet and Yehiwot Berhan church to investigate the affecting factors. The study uses a qualitative research method to come up with appropriate findings. Data was collected using interviews, which were transcribed and analyzed accordingly. The literature review sought to discuss different scholars’ views and ideas on Muslim evangelization issues. The researcher interacted with different materials to examine scholars’ views on the factors that hinder effective Muslim evangelism. The aim of this is to achieve a more in-depth and broader understanding of how various scholars approach the topic and also to identify the knowledge gap that exists on the same. Through the findings of this research, it has been established that the factors affecting the evangelization of Garre Muslims are lack of training, lack of finances, lack of unity of Evangelical churches, violence from Muslims, and a lack of strategical mission, which can help to reach the Garre Muslims. This study also uncovers the missiological implication for the Garre Muslims in the area. The findings also demonstrate that to reach out to the Garre Muslims, it is important to use contextualization, rendering holistic ministries. Churches should boost missionaries’ understanding about Muslim evangelism through giving training and supporting missionaries.
Syncretism Judges 17
(Africa international University, 2020-11-30) Kirui Kiprotich Albert
This paper analyzes religious elements in Judges 17 that are contrary to the instruction of Yahweh in the Torah. This chapter paints a picture of syncretism where the characters worship Yahweh in the wrong way by incorporating other borrowed forms of religious practices. The pattern of the curse made by the mother of Micah follows the common understanding of cursing among the neighbors of the Israelites. The dedication of silver to make a carved and cast image in the name of worshipping Yahweh violates the ten commandments. The ordination of the non-Levitical priest failed to observe the appointment rules in the Torah. Micah’s confidence in the Levite for prosperity conforms to the pattern outside Levitical laws. These patterns fall outside the Torah but have more in common with practices among the Canaanites, though in some cases there is more clear evidence of syncretism than in others. The implication is that there is the worship of Yahweh in the wrong way.