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    An Investigation into the factors that Influenced Numerical Growth of Deliverance Church Eistleigh in Nairobi, Kenya from 1981 to 2006
    (2014-05-16) Lang'at, Joshua Kibet
    The purpose of this research was to bring to light the factors that influenced the growth of Deliverance Church Eastleigh (DCE) from a congregation of 500 in 1981 to a congregation of2500 in 2006. One of the main reasons that made it necessary to carry out this research is because many Churches struggle with the issue of Church growth. By making these factors aware, such Churches are able to compare their methods with the methods used at DCE and thus be able to determine which methods work for them best. The research was carried out using qualitative method of research where 32 participants were interviewed using open ended, .semi-structured questions. The findings were analysed and it was discovered that the major factors that caused growth in the Church were effective leadership, committed members, effective church activities and meetings, effective departments, evangelism, missions and follow-up and good administration. The main factor that stood out as a major influence on the other factors of growth was effective leadership.
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    An Examination of Factors that Influence Membership Retention in Deliverance Church Ongata Rongai
    (2014-05-15) Mukhwana, Reuben Sitati
    The purpose ofthis study was to investigate some of the factors that cause the high turn over in Deliverance Church Ongata Rongai. The membership turnover has been high in the recent past. The phenomenon that was studied is complex. After an extensive review of literature in the area of Church growth, the researcher chose investigate on three factors, the leadership, the church structures and the attitude of members towards the church. The literature review helped in questionnaire construction. The study revealed that one of the major causes of the high membership turn over is the leadership. Other causes included lack of spiritual nurture and luck of involvement of the laity in ministry. The study concludes by recommending a servant leadership model, a healthy theology of the church as a charismatic community and small group structure for discipleship.
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    The role of church leadership in mission: a case study of Deliverance Church Langata
    (2014-04-09) Macharia, Francis Mugo
    The purpose of this study was to understand the role of church leadership in mission. The research was a case study done at Deliverance Church Langata. Data was gathered through Questionnaires and interviews and the researcher accessed church documents. Literature review related into this study was done from scholars who are relevant in the field of mission and leadership. The researcher examined the role of church leadership in mission with the knowledge from scholars on the following subjects: 1. Unevangelized people group. 2. Church leadership. 3. Understanding mission. 4. Activities in mission. 5. Church leadership in mission. The finding in this study shows unclear responsibility between the church and the field of mission. The church leadership has a big role in transforming their congregation to be responsible agents of change to the mission towards the unevangelized people. Out of the findings it was found that lack of concentration in the leadership towards mission has created this big gap between church and the unevangelized people. The biggest factor is lack of training and mobilization. Based on this finding in this study, recommendations are that the church leadership should embrace mission to the unevangelized people. It should be a full fledged department in the church that will help to ease the challenges currently crippling in the areas of mission.