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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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    The Nairobi Chapel mentoring ministry among the Nairobi University women
    (2014-04-10) Muriu, Beatrice Wambui
    The purpose of this study was to generate theory about effective mentoring among female Nairobi University students. A grounded theory design was used to analyze the data. Six female Nairobi University students and four church-leaders who were involved together in mentoring groups were interviewed for this study. The study discovered that effective mentoring is the outcome of a growing intimacy between mentor and mentorees within a relationship of affirmation, support, guidance and spiritual teaching. A three stage phenomenon was established in the process of building intimacy. The first stage was initiation or point of entry into the mentoring relationship. The spiritual interest and connection with others drew in the mentorees. The second stage was continuation where commitment and friendship within the mentoring group deepened the relationship. The third stage was maturation where the relationship settled and a sense of belonging was achieved. Each of these stages were marked by increased involvement and self-disclosure. The relationship between the three stages was explored. The interrelationships of the causal conditions, the context, the intervening conditions and the strategies in the evolving theory regarding effective mentoring among the female Nairobi University student were enumerated. The positive outcomes were highlighted. A visual model of the entire effective mentoring process was advanced. Finally suggestions were made to facilitate the establishment of effective mentoring.
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    The experiences of Kayole women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS : implications for Christian witness
    (2014-04-09) Abiola, Crown
    This study explores the experiences of Kayole women who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and its implications for Christian witness. A qualitative research designed employing phenomenology tradition was used for the study. Data was collected using face--to-:-face open--ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. I used moderate participants' observation to build rapport with the informants. Findings revealed that the general perception of, and approach to women who are infected or affected by HIV /AIDS is an underlying factor behind their unpalatable experiences. Based on findings, women who are infected or affected by HIV /AIDS are in dire need of true and meaningful relationships. This provides platform for the evangelisation. The Church must engage in a holistic ministry in meeting their needs.
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    An exploration of the experiences of divorced Muslim women in Kibera: its implications for the Redeemed Christian Church of God Mission
    (2014-04-09) Obasike, Esther
    This study explores the experiences of divorced Muslim women in Kibera and its implications for the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) mission to the Muslim women in Kibera. A qualitative research design employing phenomenology tradition was used for the study. Data was collected using face-to-face open-ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. I used moderate participant observation to build rapport with the informants. The findings revealed that Islam as an ideology differs hugely from its practice. Seven themes emerged to explain divorce experiences for the mothers and their children. There is a lot of interwovenness between Isla and culture. More so, the status accorded to Muslim women is an underlying factor behind their unpalatable experiences in divorce. Based on findings, divorced Muslim women are in dire need of true and meaningful relationship. This provides an excellent platform for their evangelization. The RCCG Kibera must engage in a holistic ministry in meeting their felt needs.