Master's theses (NEGST)

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    The Relationship between Training and Placement in Ministry : a study of the NEGST Alumni
    (2014-05-23) Mbogo, Rosemary Wahu
    This study aimed at establishing the relationship between theological training and placement in ministry. It specifically focused on the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST) alumni. The study was descriptive in nature and data were gathered from the Registrar's and Alumni offices at NEGST and from the alumni. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from the alumni. It was administered personally through email and through postal addresses. Respondents included male and female, married and singles, young adults and middle age adults from thirteen different countries. The researcher wanted to find out in what kind of ministries NEGST alumni were placed, what factors influenced their placement in ministry, and the relationship between their training and placement. The findings revealed that most NEGST alumni were involved in Christian ministries both on full-time and part-time bases. Most of them attributed their placement to their area of specialization at NEGST and added credentials at the completion of their training. They expressed contentment with the quality of academic study during their training. Overall, there was a positive relationship between graduates' training at NEGST and their placement in ministry. However, on other factors to do with the school that could have contributed to placement, respondents did not agree. These factors included field ministries program offered at NEGST, spiritual formation activities such as chapel and small groups, and interactions with faculty members. Classroom interactions were perceived to contribute to placement in ministry more than other kinds of interactions such as informal and mentoring interactions with the faculty. Graduates generally did not feel that other factors such as uncertainty of call and spiritual gifts, preference of a specific geographical context, previous experience, political instability and war, financial limitations, employers decisions on posting and limitations of certain roles to males (in their contexts of ministry) significantly influenced their placement in ministry. Based on the data gathered, recommendations were made to the NEGST curriculum developers and policy makers on how they could improve their training program to enhance graduates' placement in Christian ministry.
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    Ministry to the Boni of Lamu :An Evaluatuation of Karen Community Church's Mission Strategies.
    (2014-05-09) Omollo, Mary Kayume
    The objective of this study was to evaluate the missions strategy that the Karen Community Church employs to the Boni of Lamu. In order to achieve this purpose, an extensive review of related literature on the effective strategies was carried out. This dealt with whether KCC had the goals, objectives, vision and written church missions strategy in place for her ministry. Data was collected by means of questionnaire and written records. Criteria for judging was based on church planting strategies developed over the years by Advanced Churches in Missions Commitment derived from the literature review. The research findings in these aspects revealed some significant results: 1. That missions after all is no longer a prerogative of the west. KCC has brought a paradigm shift in respect to doing missions as an African local church. She embraced missions at her inception, which was a good idea 2. That KCC has a well documented strategy for missions. This well thought out and articulate strategy begins with the mission of the church and outlines the core values upon which the strategy is built. 3. That the strategy clearly outlines congregational awareness, involvement, sending of missionaries, missions initiatives, and partnership in these missions. education, effort for 4. That KCC, as a local church, has great potential with many resources, which the leadership can utilize for a more effective and holistic ministry to the Boni of Lamu.For a long time there has been a dichotomy between missions and the church in Africa.KCC, through this study, has demonstrated definitely that the local church in the Africansetting can successfully do missions. This takes proper strategizing and deliberatecongregational involvement.
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    Adolescent spirituality : age of conversion and spiritual development in selected Christian universities in Kenya and its implications for youth ministry
    (2014-04-16) Nzigo, Onesiphore
    This study was a replication of Lamport's study. Its purpose was to find out similarities or differences to Lamport's study to justify more confidence in the validity of research findings and determine the degree to which findings apply to other populations when different subjects at a different time and in a different setting are used. The Master of Arts students at Daystar University responded to the questionnaire related to the age of conversion, and the undergraduate students at Africa Nazarene University responded to the questionnaire related to the spiritual development facet. Based on the research questions, this study dealt with the age of conversion, the extent to which males and females differ in age of conversion, the most common contributing factors in becoming a Christian, the major influencing factors for spiritual growth in adolescents, the extent to which adolescents differ in spiritual growth when raised in homes where Christian influence is strong, medium, little, or non-existent. Findings of this study showed that adolescence is the prime age of conversion and that males become Christians earlier than females. However, there was no significant difference for males and females in factors influencing spiritual growth. Home, parents, school, the reading of the Bible and other Christian materials, music and Bible studies were found to be the most influencing factors for conversion and spiritual development.
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    Enhancing ministry to senior citizens of Nairobi Pentecostal Church
    (2014-04-16) Omenya, Judith
    The purpose of this study was to find out the extent to which Nairobi Pentecostal Church has put in place programmes for senior citizens and how ministry to them could be enhanced. Senior citizens constitute a fairly large and divergent age group with serious challenges and yet it seems that the church has not put much emphasis on ministry to them. Their experiences of life are a resource the church devise ways of tapping and use it to mould the youth. The data was gathered through structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The study population was drawn from Christ is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) from those who are 50 years or older. The study hypothesised that if appropriate Christian education to senior citizens is given, they would gain knowledge to help them cope with the challenges they face so as to be able to play their roles in the church and society. Literature review served as a platform for evaluation by offering a framework for the study. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that combined qualitative and quantitative methods. The sampling frame was based on the church attendance register. The study population was randomly selected. The main tool of data collection was the structured questionnaire which was self-administered to the study population. In order to give a more comprehensive and objective findings, the study combined the administration of structured questionnaire with in-depth interviews and data drawn from focus group discussions. The findings revealed that the church had to a certain degree put in place Christian education programmes with one specifically targeting senior citizens although its effectiveness was found to be inadequate. Based on the findings from the study, recommendations were made to the church to put in place other programmes that are relevant to senior citizens in order to enhance ministry to them. The need for a pastor specifically in charge of this age-group whose role will be to educate them how to cope with aging, Singlehood, health, decreased incomes, dealing with grand children and sons and daughters in law came out clearly from the study. Finally, there was the issue of church leadership interacting more with senior citizens to inspire them into ministry activities and help them to develop a sense of belonging.
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    The Perception of Missions amongst 12 yeas olds at Nairobi Chapel and its Implications for ministry
    (2014-04-15) Ngunjiri, Faith Wambura
    The purpose of this study is to find out the perception of missions amongst l Z-year-olds at Nairobi Chapel. The findings have been used to draw implications for ministry with children at Nairobi Chapel in relation to teaching children missions. The researcher has reviewed relevant substantive and methodological literature showing that children can and should be taught about missions in order to give them the chance to make decisions concerning life-long commitment to the same. The significance of this study in terms of contributing to ministry practitioners and curriculum developers at Nairobi Chapel and a church with similar children ministry programs has been drawn from the findings of the study. Three research questions were used. Firstly, what is the understanding of missions amongst 12- year-olds at Nairobi Chapel? Secondly, what is their understanding of the scope of missions? Thirdly, in what ways are they involved in missions? To the first research question, the study revealed that the children are able to define missions and missionaries, even giving the biblical verses to support missions. They understand the fact that missions have to do with travelling to near and distant places to tell others about Jesus Christ. They also understand the facts about Jesus Christ, his person and work, and the need to respond to him in faith. To the second research question, the study revealed that the children are familiar with local, foreign missions, and the challenges thereof. They understand that God expects them to serve as missionaries to their schools and neighborhoods. The third research question revealed the area of missions perception that the children are missing. This is the practical aspect of missions. While they are able to describe activities that they could engage in and abilities that they could use in missions, the children affirm their lack of practical experience of missions. The implications for ministry are drawn mainly from the findings on the third research question. The researcher suggests that the children's ministry directors at Nairobi Chapel need to plan for theoretical as well as practical aspects of missions education. The researcher also noted that the teachers who work with the children have done a commendable job in teaching them the facts about missions, the scriptural mandate for missions, and the subject of missions, Jesus Christ. However, they need to also be involved in missions activities, because children learn from the written as well as the hidden curriculum. They learn from what is modeled before them as well as, or more than what is verbally communicated to them. The researcher concludes that the 12-year-olds at Nairobi Chapel have a clear perception of missions in terms of its definition and scope, but they need practical exposure and experience if they are to have a full understanding on which they can gauge their decisions for future careers in missions.
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    Mission approaches to youth ministry in Kibera
    (2014-04-15) Kisala, Mudamba Elly
    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.