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    The Appropriateness of the Planned activities of the Nyamachaki Presbyterian men's fellowship to the stated objectives
    (2014-05-09) Macharia, Anne Wanja
    The Presbyterian Church Men's Fellowship (pCMF) is the only men's fellowship in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA). it is intended to provide a forum through which the men can channel their resources and gifts (talents) to strengthen the church at all levels. Nyamachaki PCMF is a branch of the national men's fellowship. The members of the fellowship designed objectives and activities through which members would be involved. The objective of this study has been to establish the appropriateness of the planned activities. The jury procedure was used where the jurors responded to a three-item self-administered questionnaire. The jurors are practitioners in the field of Christian Education with a bias towards curriculum development. Content analysis ofPCMF documents enumerated the objectives and activities ofPCMF. The PCMF objectives were found to be unclear whereas the activities were clear. On appropriateness, the set activities are not appropriate to the stated objectives. The researcher suggested the use of the andragogical model in designing their educational curriculum. This model is based on the needs of the learner and explains that the need for more knowledge results from the learner's interaction with each other. When the learner identifies his limitations, he subjects himself to further learning, completing the learning cycle.
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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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    The perception of middle aged Christian husbands on the effectiveness of the Christian husbands' fellowship at Bomani Africa Inland Church, Machakos
    (2014-04-17) Magwesela, Mussa Masanja
    The purpose of this research was to explore the perception of the middle aged Christian husbands (between the age of 35 to 55) on the effectiveness of the Christian Husbands' Fellowship (Ushirika wa Wanaume Wakristo) at African Inland church, Bomani, Machakos in providing their spiritual nurture. ; The data were collected through six interviews through which the researcher himself was the primary instrument. I prepared semi-structured interview questions (Appendix B & C). I interviewed six husbands whose church membership at AIC Bomani was more than five years. I finally analyzed the data I collected. Middle aged Christian husbands at AIC Bomani expressed their desire to know God, to know God's Word, to serve God, to worship God, to grow in their Christian faith, to care for their young families and to obey God. The Christian Husbands' Fellowship at AIC Bomani was expected to reach all husbands who were members of the local church and provide them with their spiritual nurture. However, a few husbands had turned up to join the Fellowship since it was formed seven years ago. The researcher discovered that CHF is effective to some degree and not effective to some degree in providing spiritual nurture to middle aged Christian husbands at AIC Bomani. Christian Husbands' Fellowship, according to the findings of the study seemed to include some middle-aged husbands in the church and exclude others in providing spiritual nurture. The prominent element that seemed to divide the efficiency of CHF was singing. The middle aged husbands at AIC Bomani who are not members of CHF perceived singing to be the significant programmatic element that 'defined' the group. At the same time middle aged husbands whose membership in CHF is active seemed to be comfortable with singing. Emphasis on singing, therefore, seemed to be an element that needs to be balanced in the whole program. God expects Christian husbands to be provided with spiritual nurture. He inspired several people to write the Scripture so that men could be taught. Men, especially husbands, are responsible members of their community. They are husbands, fathers, and religious or political leaders in their community. The significant role they play in society requires Christian teaching to enable them live and serve in the manner worthy of their calling. CHF in its endeavor of providing spiritual nurture to middle aged Christian husbands is challenged to develop a comprehensive program that would encompass various programmatic elements to be able to provide the spiritual nurture of middle aged Christian husbands at AIC Bomani.
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    A Study of the short Term Missions Program of the Fellowship of Christian Unions ( Focus ) Kenya and Its Implications for Missions.
    (2014-04-03) Mutua, Christine Wambui
    The purpose of this study was to investigate in greater detail what constitutes short term missions in the Kenyan context, specifically in the university graduates context. The research was carried out as a case study and data gathered by mailing questionnaires to participants in the STE.i\t1program, conducting interviews for the administrators of the Program and gathering data from recorded information on the program. The findings revealed that short term missions in the university graduates context Involves a number of pertinent issues that determine their effectiveness. A well-defined strategy is the key to an effective program. This strategy would focus on such key areas as recruitment, training, placement, financial support, supervision and debriefing. The Findings also revealed that there is an impact of a changed life in the areas of missions related prayer, financial giving and missions education and activities. Further, the experience resulted in training, spiritual growth and a changed worldview. Based on these findings, there is need for a well-defined strategy for anyone engaged in short term missions. There is also need for further research into different aspects of short term missions that will throw more light on the concept in the African setting leading to effective programs.