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    An Examination of factors Affecting Church Growth of Good News Africa Gospel Church in Nairobi, Kenya
    (2014-05-21) Ouma, James
    The study stemmed from the need to understand the factors that have hindered quantitative church growth at Good News Africa Gospel Church (GNAGC) despite its location in a densely populated area in Nairobi. It became apparent that the results of such an undertaking would provide both theoretical and practical platform for the development of sound mission strategies that would cause the church to advance towards God's intention for it. There are abundant literature that covers church growth phenomenon and principles pertinent to the biblical and practical ways that deal with churches. However, recent African scholarships have paid little attention to church growth phenomenon irrespective of increasing challenges that several churches are experiencing especially in fast growing cities in Africa. The 35 participants interviewed in the study were drawn from the GNAGC and other churches where former members of GNAGC fellowship on Sunday. Frequency tables and cross-tabulation were generated using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Software application in order to provide deep insights of the variables under investigation. The findings of the study have shown that the GNAGC was not growing quantitatively as the church expected because of problems related to lack of commitment by church leaders particularly in the area of evangelism. It was concluded that GNAGC was not growing quantitatively. This conclusion paved way for recommendations that appeal to the need for church leadership to come up with programs that will foster togetherness and team work in the church for effective communication and common vision.
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    The Dynamics of Church Growth :a Historical case study on the factors that Contributed to the Formation of Anglican Diocese of Mount Kenya South.
    (2014-05-21) Kigondu, Ven.Daniel Maina [untranslated
    This thesis explores growth of the Anglican Diocese of Mount (Mt.) Kenya South from its beginning in 1975 until 1998. Specifically, the study seeks to understand the factors that led to its formation. This study utilizes the existing literature to determine how far the current theories of church growth are applicable to the Diocese of Mount Kenya South. 111e method used in the study is descriptive. On the basis of its findings, this study makes a number of recommendations on the various prerequisites or the growth. It is hoped that this research will provide all important insight into means of fulfilling the Great Commission stated ill Mathew 28: 18-20.
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    Contributions of Karen Bible School to the Growth of the Churches in the Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya in Nairobi between 1991 - 2001
    (2014-05-19) Kumu-malengo, Molongola Motitya
    To prepare and equip church workers through training is crucial and a matter of concern for both the church and the associating theological institutions. This study was done to find out the contributions of Karen Bible School which foster in the growing of the churches in the FPFK in Nairobi. The contributions of Karen Bible School depend on the results of the training it does to produce competent church workers who serve in the ministries of the church for the Lord.The study was done through documents of the school, interview conducted with the school authority,particularly with the Dean of Studies, and a questionnaire administered to graduates of between 1991-200] and local church leaders of Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya. The information was gathered through a set of closed-end and open-ended questions contained in questionnaire in Appendices A, B and C. The closed-ended items were rated in the model of Likert Scale. The responses analyzed quantitatively with frequency count and then percentages calculated, while responses from openended items were analyzed qualitatively. Findings revealed that Karen Bible School has contributed to the growth of the churches in the Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya through training church workers, most of whom are in full time ministry. They were equipped and are active teaching believers in the congregations, training other workers and evangelizing to win people for God. Some of the graduates are in leadership positionsand make policies for the churches.
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    An Investigation into the factors that Influenced Numerical Growth of Deliverance Church Eistleigh in Nairobi, Kenya from 1981 to 2006
    (2014-05-16) Lang'at, Joshua Kibet
    The purpose of this research was to bring to light the factors that influenced the growth of Deliverance Church Eastleigh (DCE) from a congregation of 500 in 1981 to a congregation of2500 in 2006. One of the main reasons that made it necessary to carry out this research is because many Churches struggle with the issue of Church growth. By making these factors aware, such Churches are able to compare their methods with the methods used at DCE and thus be able to determine which methods work for them best. The research was carried out using qualitative method of research where 32 participants were interviewed using open ended, .semi-structured questions. The findings were analysed and it was discovered that the major factors that caused growth in the Church were effective leadership, committed members, effective church activities and meetings, effective departments, evangelism, missions and follow-up and good administration. The main factor that stood out as a major influence on the other factors of growth was effective leadership.
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    Factors that Account for Growth or Non-growth : a study on the Growth and Development of the Eastleigh (section 3) Pentecostal Assemblies of God in the Bahati region - Nairobi
    (2014-05-16) Asante, Emmanuel Collins
    It was in the urban context that the Eastleigh Pentecostal Assemblies of God church was born in 1975. In that early setting it struggled, thrived and grew. Today, the Eastleigh Pentecostal Assemblies of God has plateaued. The Eastleigh church today cannot be said to be an excellent model of harmony and effectiveness. It seems to be minced in mediocrity. To attempt to enhance a glorious resurrection from its urban grave, the researcher engaged in an investigation of the malady of this church. This study, therefore, is concerned with describing and analysing the growth and development of the Eastleigh PAG church by identifying the factors which made for growth or non-growth. The grave situation is that the church does not express herself as an urban church. The church has not been contextualized from an earlier ruralism, in her mentality, nor does she even exist as a reaction against the urban psyche. However, this researcher demonstrates that there is a departure from the ideals which made the church grow. These ideals include: Bible study, corporate prayer, oneness and evangelism. Also to be revealed is the frequent transfer of pastors and the tribal factor which have had a negative effect on the growth of the church. For the study, the descriptive method was used as the research design. In one aspect of carrying out the research, the Eastleigh church was diagrammed and in another the researcher quantified the population earmarked for the research. The tools employed to procure data were questionnaires (both structured and unstructured for four different kinds of respondents)personal interviews, the researcher's personal case history (having participated in the church for the past six years) and library resources. The observed causes of blocked growth are diagnosed and principles that will enhance growth are suggested. While calling the church to return to the ideals of Bible study, corporate prayer and evangelism, the researcher also suggests the "Integrative Multifarious Principle" which is a contextualized form of McGavran's Homogeneous Unit Principle as a method of carrying out evangelism and planting churches. This should enable pastors and the members to evangelize cross-culturally.