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    The Effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's Curriculum in Equipping Pastors for the Local church Ministry in Burundi
    (2014-05-13) Nyandwi, Jean- Baptist
    This study was an evaluative research, which attempted to discover the graduates' perception of the effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's (RTBI) curriculum in equipping them for the local church ministry in the Union of Baptist Church in Burundi The main source of data was the RTBI's alumni ministering in the local churches, which formed the Union of Baptist churches in Burundi. Three research questions, from which the researcher produced twenty-eight questionnaire items, guided the study. The eleven closed-ended and seventeen opened-ended questionnaire items were used to collect the study data. The closed-ended questionnaire items were rated in the model of Likert- scale. The responses were analyzed quantitatively with frequency count and then percentages calculated followed with the interpretations, while the informants answered the open-ended questionnaire in which they expressed their own perception of the effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's curriculum in equipping pastors for the local church ministry in Burundi. The analysis and interpretation of findings revealed that the training of RTBI offered an effective preparation for the local church ministry. The relevant skills and knowledge enabled the alumni ministers to serve effectively in the local church. In general, the training helped pastors to respond to the needs of church members. Based on the findings, the researcher has further recommended the following to the RTBI's administration and the UBeB as a whole: I. The program of RTBI would be re-prepared to reflect the actual realities of Burundi, considering that alumni ministers would be involved in ministries of justice and reconciliation, leading communities characterized with ethnic, social, economic and intellectual diversity and the HIV/AIDS pandemic and its consequences. 2. The RTBI's administration should provide the teaching material of first necessity, qualified personnel, building the modern library for the sake of updating the institution and its products. 3. The curriculum must have a high degree of dynamism and flexibility. 4. Rather than having one level of material in the program, it might be fair to have the certificate, diploma, and degree level in different fields of learning at RTB I. 5. Students' recruitment procedures could be examined in order to allow in students from other evangelical churches from within and outside the country. 6. Apprenticeship, at least one year, is to be introduced in order to provide a learning situation that permits students to apply theories learnt into practice before they start the ministry after graduation.
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    An evaluation of the women's ministry programs in Kenya Assemblies f God Church-Buruburu
    (2014-05-08) Odhiambo, Susan
    This study was an evaluation of the programs of Kenya Assemblies of God Women's Ministry (KAGWM) in relation to relevance with the ministry's objectives and the needs of the women represented. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relevance of the programs offered by KAGWM with its objectives and the needs of the women. The objectives of the study are: to establish how the programs offered by the KAGWM assist the women in meeting their ministry objectives; to determine how the programs of KAGWM relate to the needs of the women and to realize how the programs equip women to become mature Christians. The findings and recommendation of this study will serve as a guide to the KAGWM leaders in evaluating how their programs are related to the objectives of the ministry. Qualitative research paradigm is used in this evaluation since it required the aspect of describing how the program imparts the members. The researcher used purposeful sampling in selecting the interviewees. The reason for purposeful sampling was to get women who were actively involved and would give useful information. The instruments used were interview guides that had open-ended questions as seen in appendix I and 2. In order to develop the instrument the researcher considered the objectives of the study. The findings revealed that the programs ofKAGWM were formulated to attain the ministries objectives. No ministry objective was left without a channel in order to be realized. The finding also viewed that the needs of the single ladies were not being considered. In view of the above aspects, the leaders of the KAGWM should re-examine the objectives of the ministry to see if they can come up with some that can help build the morale of the women. The KAGWM leaders need to formulate a program that specifically deals with the needs of the single ladies in order to have all the needs of the women met. The leadership ofKAGWM should have a representative from all the groups.
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    A missiological study of the ministry experiences of Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria
    (2014-04-25) Bakfwash, Yakubu Bulus
    This study describes the ministry experiences of the Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria. A qualitative research design employing phenomenology was used for the study. Data was collected using face-toface open-ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. The findings indicated that EMS missionaries used friendship evangelism, teaching strategies, healing and electronic media as evangelism tools and strategies. They were overwhelmed with various ministry challenges which included low self-esteem, suspicion by the Muslims, confrontation, fear of death, culture shock and ritualistic worship. There is interwovenness between their ministry experiences and strategies used. Therefore based on the findings, EMS missionaries will benefit from coming together to form strong interpersonal and management partnerships among themselves, improve their research and writing area and be encouraged to learn by living and working with the Muslim people. These steps should improve their effectiveness in Muslim evangelism. The researcher recommended that EMS should review the training aspect of preparation for ministry, consider what a Christian response to the question of Shariah should be and work towards strengthening the organizational effectiveness in facilitating EMS mission work.
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    A study of Eastleigh Fellowship Center's Muslim-youth Ministry methods from a Christian Cross-cultural Perspective
    (2014-04-25) Kamau, Wairimu
    Eastleigh Fellowship Center is a Christian social service that serves the neighborhood of Eastleigh. It has been operating for the last twenty-six years and has established itself as a unique cross-cultural ministry in Nairobi. It is a favorite recreational and instructional center for hundreds of Muslim, Ethiopian and Kenyan people who frequent its premises and is said to be known as far as the Middle East. This study sought to describe how the center used its activities as part of its Muslim youth ministry methods, what impression of Christianity that made on them and what implications for cross-cultural mission arise out of that understanding. To do that effectively in a sensitive cross-cultural setting, the researcher used library research, participant observation and ethnographic interviews for data collection purposes. The researcher concluded that the provision of social services is an important preliminary step in cross-cultural mission because it provides a natural environment for interaction. In addition, the higher the level of interaction in the provision of social services, the greater the opportunity for relationship building. Most importantly, the building of relationships based on trust is important for the creation of an environment within which meaningful cross-cultural dialogue can occur. Sports and recreation are important evangelism tools. For that reason, Christian ministries need to view sports not as time-wasting child's play but as the fertile ground for nurturing and disciplining believers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Quite clearly, the center could benefit from training in crosscultural ministry skills through support by other established Muslim evangelism ministries. A number of other study topics arise out of this investigation. The Kenya Mennonite Church is in the process of taking on the full responsibility for the work of this center. They could benefit from an understanding of how an urban church can effectively reach Muslim people. Secondly, sociology of language scholars could investigate the relationship between language patterns and cultural transformation in this setting and its influence on Muslim evangelism. Another area is that of the theology of urban youth music. Young people provide a window into their world through music. This would help enhance our understanding of their worldview with a view to providing holistic and relevant ministry to this age group. Finally, the People of God office could benefit from improved use of the wide array of data available on their work if they could be equipped to employ more analytical methods of data presentation.
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    An investigation into the value transference system among the Kipsigis with emphasis on nthe rite of marriage and its implication on marriage ounseling ministry at Lifespring Chapel - Embakasi
    (2014-04-22) Rotich, Cathleen Chepkorir
    The Church today in urban Africa is faced with rising increase of divorce and broken homes. The church has developed material for premarital counseling in a bid to forward discussion on issues on marriage. However, a lot of the material that has been used has been adapted from the west. The contribution of the African system in relation to marriage and what went into marriage education is largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to take a look at the Kipsigis community and how it prepared members for marriage. The seven participants were drawn from Kericho district. The data collected from the interviews were analyzed using qualitative methods of open, axial and selective coding. The study uncovered a cycle of influencers and educators, with the core being family and widening to mentors and the community at large. The context of learning was imbedded in everyday life and moved from unstructured to focused learning, as one approached adolescence. The recommendations for Lifespring Chapel involved seeking points of integration in the curriculum so that from an early age, within the context of God's community, children, youth and adults learn and value the place offamily life. The preparation must be within this community finding in it influencers that will speak candidly and positively for family life.
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    Youth perception on the effectiveness of the youth ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Lang'ata in their spiritual nurture
    (2014-04-16) Mutweia, Justus katumo
    The study explored the Youth perception on the effectiveness of the Youth Ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Church Langata. The data was collected through face- to -face semi-structured interviews with seven participants, and were recorded and transcribed. Observation was also done in two of the youth meetings and activities. The findings revealed that there was less effectiveness in the youth ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Langata, pointing to the activities, programmes and ways the youth ministry is conducted. The study further affirmed that youth need a variant of holistic approach and strategies to be able to attain spiritual growth and nurture in a given setting. A model of interrelationships between various activities and programs was advanced and recommendations made to the youth, the church, youth leaders, and other concerned persons on the best way to make the program effective to nurturing the youth in their spiritual life. This would lead the youth to evaluate their growth and invoke a closer relationship with God.
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    Enhancing men's participation in ministry at Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Valley Road
    (2014-04-16) Omenya, Winston Odhiambo
    The vision of Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CIT AM) to which Nairobi Pentecostal Church (NPC), Valley Road is a member, is to transform Nairobi and the rest of Kenya by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Its mission is 'To know God and to make Him known' through evangelism and discipleship. NPC has been faced with the problem of very few men participating in church ministries. In this study, the researcher set out to establish why men do not actively participate in church activities compared to the women. Men are conspicuously few in almost every ministry of the church; notwithstanding the fact that God has given them a leadership role in society. Men are expected to playa pivotal role in the home, church and society. It is with this in mind that this study focused on the participation of men of CIT AM. Data collection was done through structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study population consisted of male adults of eighteen years and above drawn from CIT AM's church attendance register. The study hypothesized that if the church exposed men to appropriate Christian education and also attended to their personal needs they would be inspired to actively participate in ministry activities. A lot of insight was drawn from the Literature review. A cross-sectional study design was used which adopted a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher sought to find out whether proper grounding in the Word of God could enhance their involvement in ministry. Secondly, to establish whether ministering to personal needs of males could influence their degree of commitment to ministry participation. Finally, the researcher set out to explain whether change of Men's ministry structure particularly its timing, duration and frequency could enhance men's participation; with particular reference to involvement in social action, mentoring, counseling and leadership roles. The study established that ministering to men's spiritual, emotional, and socioeconomic needs by the church mainly through relevant Christian Education programs could result in spiritual growth. This could in turn lead to a change in their perceptions and attitudes about ministry roles and enhance their participation in church ministries. The study also revealed that men need mentors that they can look to in the church setting. They desire to see their mentors active in church ministries in the persons of the senior leadership in the church. Men are generally tasks and resultsoriented. They desire to participate in ministries where their contribution is measurable within specific periods of time. Finally, men want to belong. The church should structure ministries in such a way that they feel they belong to the group where their personal needs are met. The most important need for men as revealed by the study is desire for spiritual growth. The researcher recommends that the church focuses on fulfilling this cardinal spiritual need and men will be inspired to join and actively participate in ministries.
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    Pastors' perceptions of relevance of youth ministry in Pentecostal Church of Kiremba (Burundi)
    (2014-04-16) Nkunzimana, Oscar
    The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions of pastors of Pentecostal Church of Kiremba. The study focus was four areas of the youth ministry. These are: Rationale, goals, contents, and style. Information was collected through administration of questionnaire. The study population was the thirty pastors of the Pentecostal Church of Kiremba. They were grouped into four categories: Older/Trained, Older/Untrained, Younger/Trained and Younger/Untrained pastors. The research questions were the following: 1. What perceptions do the Pentecostal Church of Kiremba pastors have about the rationale of youth ministry? 2. What perceptions, do the Pentecostal church of Kiremba pastors have about the goals of youth ministry? 3. What perceptions, do the Pentecostal church of Kiremba pastors have about the content of youth ministry? 4. What perceptions, do the Pentecostal church of Kiremba pastors have about the style of youth ministry? 5. Are there any substantial differences in perceptions among the pastors of Pentecostal church of Kiremba? The results revealed that the pastors of Pentecostal Church of Kiremba at the time of the study did not have one perception of youth ministry. The four categories of pastors mentioned above held different opinions of youth ministry. The pastors' perceptions of youth ministry revealed some inclination towards evangelism and discipleship as their major interest in youth ministry. Based on the findings from the study, recommendations were made to the Church to listen to the youths in order to know their felt needs and expectations and thus offer a youth ministry that is pertinent to its young people. The Church should tap the potentials of youths by permitting them to take a fitting share in planning and running youth ministry.
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    The practice of training ministers in the context of their ministry :case study of Tafakari Center for Urban mission in Kibera slums
    (2014-04-16) Kagari, Lugala James
    Nairobi, "the city in sun" is the gateway to the east of Africa and a home to many international organizations, which include the United Nations. In fact, Nairobi is the organizations regional center for aid, trade and commerce. The population of Nairobi is over three million people, two thirds of them living in slums. The slum conditions in Nairobi can be described as wretched and unfit for human beings. Such conditions makes it necessary for theological schools to establish models of training that would produce ministry leaders who would bring transformation by appropriately and effectively dealing with issues and needs of the slum communities. Thus, the broad question this research study has attempted to answer is: "How do theological schools train ministers so that they are relevant for ministry in slums? The study sought to find out what constitutes an effective and appropriate training practice for ministry among people in slum communities. The study focused on the training practice of Tafakari Center for Urban Missions (TCFUM), located in Kibera slums in the city of Nairobi. Qualitative study methodology was engaged in this study. Data was collected through open-ended interviews, through participant observation as well as information from documents. Having analyzed and interpreted the data, the researcher found out that the training practice at TCFUM constitutes the following: o Exclusive curriculum is sensitive to the needs and issues of the slum communities. o Learning takes place in an institution, located within the community. o Students who study here have a specific calling for slum ministry and connected to a ministry in slums, apart from having sound academic qualifications o Methodologies that seek to engage the student are preferred in the training process. o Faculty is academically and professionally qualified and has experience in areas they are asked to teach. o Education process goes beyond graduation (continuity). The center has attempted to provide the way forward in training ministers for the slum ministry. This model of training may be a solution to the challenges facing educationists and missiologists in responding to the mandate to reach the poor in Africa and the world at large with the Good News of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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    Ministry to the sick in local churches: a case study of Kericho Baptist Church
    (2014-04-15) Tsongo, Kasereka
    The objective of this study was to interview the sick members of Kericho Baptist Church in order to collect their perception of an effective local church ministry to the sick. The interviews covered the hospitalized sick church members and those at home. The purpose of this study was to listen to the sick as they explain their perception of an effective local church ministry to the sick in Kericho Baptist Church. This study was important because it wanted: 1. To enable the Church to hear the voice of the sick and therefore become aware of their real needs, 2. To prompt the Church to reevaluate her role in regard with the ministry to the sick members of the community, 3. To help identify specific church activities that sick Christians find helpful 4. To be a reference for the local church to train and equip their appointees in order to efficiently minister to the sick 5. To help Bible schools and colleges provide appropriate contents for their pastoral care courses. The collection of data by interview allowed the researcher to listen to the ailing church members as they shared their experience of the ministry of the local church to the sick. Three points emerged from that experience, (1) their expectations: personal physical involvement of the church members into the ministry to the sick, spiritual commitment to pray, fast, and share the word of God with the sick church members, material and financial support, and the attitude toward the sick regardless of their illness. (2) View of the patients of the Kericho Baptist Church's ministry to the sick, and (3) the need to improve the ministry of the Kericho Baptist Church to the sick church members. Literature supports the experience of the sick members of the Kericho Baptist Church. In summary, both the findings and the previous studies concurred that sick members of the Church need compassion, sympathy, companionship, nursing cared for, guidance, grace and forgiveness, acceptance by their fellow church members, and to be listen to as they express their feelings. Some recommendations for further studies were made in chapter five that Studies should be carried on about how: 1. To equip the church members in order to help them meet health expenses as a community and as individuals as they for care the sick in the congregation. 2. To raise awareness of all the church members on the necessity to curb dependency syndrome through appropriate financial planning. 3. To determine the role of the church in the prevention and treatment of common diseases. 4. To analyze the feasibility of integrating basic health tips with theological training in Bible and theological colleges.