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Item An Investigaton of the Role of the Family Head in Household Conversion among the Akamba and its Missiological Implications for the Church(2014-05-26) Kakui, Silas MailuThe objective of this study was to study the husband-wife conversion dynamics specifically examining the role of the family head in household conversion among the Akamba and its missiological implications for the church. In order to achieve this, research was carried out in Makueni district. The research was a qualitative study and data was collected primarily through ethnographic open-ended, structured and unstructured interviews as well as modest observation participation. This was done with three categories of people: Saved women whose husbands are not saved, unsaved husbands whose wives are saved and wives who converted after their husbands converted. Questioners were used to get background information from three pastors who have run churches in the district. The findings revealed that among the Akamba the reasons that make women convert almost immediately after their husbands convert to Christianity while on the other hand men hardly get converted when their wives convert first are mostly socialcultural. In the whole sphere of the Akamba traditional stratification, man as the head of the family was bestowed the honour and authority of making the major decisions in the family. Conversion then seems to be so major a decision with so many implications that if made by a woman, a man feels that his authority has been usurped and this makes the man most unwilling to follow the wife to church. Based on these findings, recommendations were made that in order to have households converting to faith in Jesus Christ, the significant role that a man plays can not be overemphasized. There is real need for the church to formulate a missiological approach that puts into consideration all these socio-cultural dynamics.Item Determinants of Participation in Church among the Marginalized Groups:a casde study of the Pygmies in Ijwi and Katana Forests in Congo(2014-05-21) Mwangi, Samuel MuraguriThe issue of taking social responsibility as part of Christian outreach has been ignored and overlooked for a long time. The purpose of this study was to establish the determinants of participation in Church among the marginalized people groups. Specifically, the study looked at social needs as determinants that hinder Church participation among the Pygmies. Two research visits were done in Congo. One was in Katana forest and the other in Ijwi forest. Data collection involved the use of discussion questions which guided the focus groups. The discussions were held in these two different regions to establish whether social needs among the Pygmies would determine their Church participation. Participant observation was also used to give independent findings as well. Four groups involved in discussions were; a group of Pygmy men, Pygmy women, Pygmy children as well as pastors who have Churches in the Pygmy neighborhood or having ministry among the Pygmies. It emerged from the study that social needs hinder participation in Church directly or indirectly. In order to transform the lives of the Pygmies, social responsibility must be given its rightful place. Recommendations from the findings were made calling Christians, the Church, NGOs, and other stakeholders to do holistic ministry to the Pygmies and by extension to the marginalized people groups.Item The Impact of Miracles on Church Growth at Redeemed Gospel Church, Quarry, Nairobi (1998-2007)(2014-05-21) Muchilwa, Bernard AmiandaWhereas the happening of miracles, whether divine or demonic, may seem indisputable in some communities today, their impact is one thing that has not been systematically considered and chronicled. It was this realization, after years of ministry and study in the area of miracles and healing, that caused the researcher to embark on such a study whose purpose was to investigate the impact of miracles on church growth. The focus of this study was on the Redeemed Gospel Church (RGC), Quarry, which is in the Embakasi area of Nairobi. This is a congregation that had began in the early nineties but split in 1997 leaving a congregation of 40 people from an attendance of200. What has caused the congregation to surge from 40 to about 800? What place has miracles had on this phenomenal numerical growth with the coming of their new Pastor in 1998 to 2007? Research procedures were three faceted as a way of seeking to unearth data to answer the problem statement: 1. Literature Review (Chapter 2): This was widely done by the researcher as a beginning to find out what: a) The Bible had to say on the topic b) Researchers and authors have said or written on the same. 2. Qualitative Research: This was done in two spheres by the researcher: participant observer and ethnographic interviews of the Pastor and 25 members of the church. 3. Quantitative Research: closed ended self-administered questionnaires were used for the general congregation. 115 members filled the questionnaires (one of which was at the end discarded due to serious inconsistency), 112 believers, and 2 unbelievers. The research findings (Chapter 4) based on all the procedures revealed that miracles have a positive and significant impact on church growth, especially numerically in RGC Quarry. It also revealed that preaching, which is laced with miracles, is a main attraction of the people to the church. Conclusions drawn from this and the missiological implications are given in Chapter 5.Item The Role of Church Leadership in Numerical Church Growth :a case study of Northmead Assembly of God and Bread of Life Church International in Zambia(2014-05-16) Shakwelele, GeorgeThis study was an attempt to find out, understand and describe the role of church leadership in numerical church growth of North mead Assembly of God and Bread of Life Church International. The study was carried out as a case study of the two churches. [h~ools or instruments employed to procure qualitative data were personal interviews and questionnaire, Internet, and library resources. The researcher conducted the interviews, participated in church services and collected the completed questionnai~ Northmead Assembly of God and Bread of Life Church International are among the known growing churches in Zambia whose church attendances run to thousands. The churches are popular and appear to be enjoying growth partly because of the TV programs that they are running on the National Television.ee findings revealed that the two churches are experiencing numerical growth due to the leaders' participation in church ministries, the sound preaching of the word, expressive and open worship coupled with good music and the evangelism programs promoted in the churches~The leaders' role in church growth is indispensable as long as the leaders remain committed to their calling. However, it was discovered that the moment the leaders slip into sinful lifestyle, exhibiting bad example or conduct and cease to become available for ministry, church growth is hampered. The observed roles of church leaders in numerical church growth, in this study, can be applied in any setting of the church and growth is likely to occur.Item Perceptions of youth ministry in local congregation :a study of Karen Community Church(2014-04-24) Msiska, Sandress Elias Mung'ondiThe objective of this study was to investigate perceptions of youth ministry in a congregation that operates one. Karen Community Church was chosen because it was expected to have fresh and strong ideas of starting and running a youth ministry, for it had started its own youth ministry three years prior to the study. The study focused on four areas of the youth ministry namely: Rationale, goals, contents, and style. Information was gathered through questionnaires and observations. The results revealed that the congregation at the time of study did not have one perception of youth ministry. Different sections of the congregation held different opinions of youth ministry. The youths' perception of youth ministry showed some inclination towards putting emphasis on social interactions and relationship building. The church leaders on the other hand, seemed to portray an inclination towards evangelism and discipleship as their main interest in youth ministry. The parents' position was close to that of the church leaders. Consequently the researcher proposed that further research be done to find out the effects of divergent views in a single congregation on the ministries of the church.