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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.Item Student perceptions of relevance of Master of Arts studies in training for ministry at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology(2014-04-16) Banda, Goodwell NdiwoThis study is an attempt to investigate the student perception of the relevance of MA studies in training for ministry at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. It was a descriptive study, which was carried out using opinion of students as the basis of investigation. The study also inquired into the factors that may be responsible for student perception of relevance of MA studies. The data collection involved the use of a questionnaire which had both open ended and closed-ended questions. The closed-ended questions were developed using the Likert Scale of Summated Ratings to determine student opinion. The instrument was administered personally to 20 MA second-year regular students. To test the hypotheses, the Chi-Square Test of Independence was the statistical instrument used to determine the relationships. The focus was to investigate student perception of relevance, because it is assumed that students enroll for study at NEGST to become better servants in their institutions. Therefore, this research allowed students to take part in evaluating the extent to which graduate programs at NEGST are relevant, in light of the ministerial tasks lying ahead of them. The study then revealed which skills are relevant for which ministry. This information may help curriculum developers to ascertain what to change and what to maintain for the benefit of the African church. Finally, the study revealed factors influencing the perception of students vis a vis the usefulness for ministry of their academic program. The results of this study show that the majority of the students perceived MA programs as highly relevant for various ministerial tasks. The trend was generally the same regardless of the students' different programs of study, prior ministerial experiences, and anticipated future ministries. In light of all the factors that were thought to influence student perception, results showed that students perceived the MA programs as highly relevant, despite the factors raised in the literature. It was therefore recommended that (1) NEGST should keep a good check on the emerging ever-changing needs of the local African church and continue to design courses that can provide the skills for the graduates to be able to continue addressing the needs. (2) NEGST may not necessarily base student recruitment on ministerial experience, or anticipated future ministry. (3) NEGST should create more learning opportunities targeting the development of spiritual skills, which were perceived relatively inadequate. Some of the possible options would include: Sunday vesper service involving all students, departmental Bible studies, strengthening the existing chapel services and field ministries program, and making spiritual formation and development courses compulsory for all students.Item Holistic ministry approach of African Initiated Churches :a case study of Glory Outreach Assembly(2014-04-15) Waweru, Silas KinyuaThe aim of this study was to investigate the holistic ministry approach of Glory Outreach Assembly, a Pentecostal African initiated church in its endeavor to reach the nations with the gospel. In order to accomplish this research, the researcher generated four research questions from the literature review. By use of closed and open-ended questions as well as through interview; data collection from International and National leaders; Regional and local church pastors. Findings of this research demonstrated that Glory Outreach Assembly utilizes adequately holistic ministry approach in its strategies of doing ministry and it needs to ensure that the approach bears more fruit. Finally, recommendations on partnership with others doing holistic ministry, use of nonconventional methods of evangelism and recommendations for further research were given in Chapter 5.Item Teaching and spiritual development of children in NEGST'S children's ministry(2014-04-14) Shelwah, HauwaThe purpose of this study was to understand and describe the various teaching methods and contents adopted by teachers of the JABEZ Children's Ministry, and how these two contribute toward the spiritual development of the children in NEGST's Children's Ministry. The findings of the study were revealing and useful in helping teachers evaluate their role in the spiritual well being of the children they teach. The following were some of the findings of the study. • All teachers agreed that the sole aim of teaching was to help nurture the children into a greater understanding of God, His word and His expectations for their lives. • The need for a better understanding and application of other methods of teaching was identified • All teachers agreed that the complete Bible needed to be taught to the children for better and complete understanding of God's word and his expectations for the children's lives • In order to ensure continuance in spiritual nurture of children, there needed to be some kind of follow up or interest on the part of the parents when the children got home. • Teaching within the four walls of the classroom was not the only means through which the children learned, but teachers needed to be aware of their personal life style and the importance of that aspect to teaching and nurturing children. From the findings recommendations were made to help teachers regarding how they can make their teaching more effective and useful to their learners. This study gave a little idea on the importance of applying the appropriate methods and contents to teaching that would help impact the life of the learner, in this case, children in NEGST's children's ministry.