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    Effective Leadership Development in Urban Kenyan Churches : an evaluation of Key Leadership PrinciplesTaught on theInternship Programmes of Five Select Nairobi Churches
    (2014-05-19) Kikuyu, David Masidza
    This study was an evaluation of key principles of leadership that are taught on the internship programme of five select churches in Nairobi. The primary method of data collection was by way of a questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted primarily of close-ended questions, mainly due to the nature of the research. Its intention was to determine the perspective of the respondents in regards to the principles of leadership taught to them on their respective internships. In order to derive this information adequately, the researcher developed three research questions. He further raised twenty nine items that would clarify in detail the intention of the research questions posed. It was faintly discovered that there were three key principles of leadership which were taught on these internship programmes in general. These were Planning, Delegation and Vision. However, it was also observed that principles of leadership are not strongly taught on the internship programmes of these five churches.
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    An assessment on the implication of spiritual fatherhood and spiritual sonship in the Kenyan Pentecostal and Charismatic denominations
    (2014-05-07) Oyola, Kenneth Amolo
    The purpose of this study was to discover the implications, relevance and importance of the concept of Spiritual fatherhood and sonship to the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches in Kenya. In order to achieve this purpose, research was carried out where by data was collected through discussions and structured face to face interviews with three denominational leaders, six spiritual sons/daughters, two local church pastors who don't ascribe to the concept. The findings revealed that the concept is regarded as necessary and important by majority ofthe leaders and church leaders as well as those whom they regard as their sons/ daughters. However it has been misused by certain people to manipulate and dominate others whereas in certain occasions it has been used to kill the ministry of others. It has also revealed that it is one of the best way to disciple others into the ministry and prepare to hand over the baton 0 fthe ministry to the next generation. The research has revealed that though the church is so much involved in the concept of mentoring, it has to change its tact tic on how to bring up leaders for effective and efficient ministry and ensure smooth and seamless transitions as well as meaningful church growth. Based on these findings recommendations are made on the Church leaders as well as the local church pastors of Pentecostal and Charismatic churches to embrace the concept of spiritual fatherhood and sonship. However it should be structured in a manner that it does not breed domination, manipulation and control of those being spiritually fathered. This can be done through holding seminars, conferences and even preachings and teachings in the local churches.
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    The Power of Witchcraft among the Kenyan Akamba.
    (2014-04-07) Mwalw'a, Matthews Kalola
    This thesis looks at the power of witchcraft among the Kenyan Akamba. I have taken time to explain the Akamba worldview as the basis upon which the thinking of the Akamba is drawn. Much space is given to this aspect in the paper due to the nature of the subject itself. The literature review undertook to bring together those who have gone before into the Akamba worldview. Such names as Lindblom, Jacobs, and Gehman have prominently featured. In order to establish a background to the subject, interviews were conducted. These included practicing witchdoctors and those who have observed witchcraft in their environment. Because the concern in this thesis is to look at the Kenyan setting, and how the Church is affected by witchcraft, the Africa Inland Church served as a case study. Three Churches were key in the research: The Africa Inland Church, Plainsview in Nairobi city, the Africa Inland Church, Kibera near the Kibera slums, and the Africa Inland Church, Misewani in Mwala division of Wamunyu in Machakos District. Areas mined include consultation with witchcraft, medicine man, herbalist, palm reading, star reading, and other related areas. I discovered that there were still a small, but significant minority of churched people who are sympathetic, and some who consult in these areas, therefore sharing their energy and resources with the world, and not fully committed to the Church. This raises the need for the leadership of the church to strengthen teaching and discipleship.
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    An examination of the Socio-political contribution of Pentecostalism to Kenyan national development: a case study of Christ Is the answer ministries
    (2013-06-24) Owojaiye, Babatomiwa Moses
    This study is sought to shed light on the question of Pentecostalism’s sociopolitical role in Kenyan national development by looking at the case of Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM). CITAM is one of the leading Pentecostal denominations in Kenya. Using CITAM was particularly important to this study because of the fact that the denomination targets people living in the urban settlements of Kenya. Besides, CITAM is a middle-class Pentecostal denomination, a significant percentage of CITAM members are educated, and are influential at different levels of Kenya’s socio-political strata. The purpose of this research is therefore to study whether a Pentecostal denomination like CITAM is involved in the socio-political development of Kenya as well as evaluate the effectiveness of its involvement. This is a socio-scientific and traditional theological research. To gather data for the research, the researcher made use of mixed research methodology. The mixed research methodology combined both the quantitative and qualitative research methods. Specifically, questionnaires were administered and interviews were conducted in order to achieve the purpose of the study and to successfully answer the research questions raised in the study. This method was used for complimentary purposes. The research is divided into five chapters. Chapter one of the study which is the introduction, gave a general overview on the background, rationale, purpose, research questions and the methodology used in the study. Chapter two dealt with theoretical review of literature. Here, the researcher presented the recent debates on the role of African Pentecostalism in the public space. Chapter three presented a full explanation of the methodology used for the collection of data for this study. The analysis of the data as well as the finding from the analysis is found in chapter four; while chapter five contained the conclusion of the study and recommendations for action for CITAM in order to improve its involvement in the socio-political development of Kenya. In conclusion, the study revealed that CITAM is involved in the socio-political development of Kenya but stronger in social involvement than political. Challenges of tribalism, financial constrains, and unclear policy on socio-political development are however some of the challenges affecting the effectiveness of its involvement.