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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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    An Examination of Factors that Influence Membership Retention in Deliverance Church Ongata Rongai
    (2014-05-15) Mukhwana, Reuben Sitati
    The purpose ofthis study was to investigate some of the factors that cause the high turn over in Deliverance Church Ongata Rongai. The membership turnover has been high in the recent past. The phenomenon that was studied is complex. After an extensive review of literature in the area of Church growth, the researcher chose investigate on three factors, the leadership, the church structures and the attitude of members towards the church. The literature review helped in questionnaire construction. The study revealed that one of the major causes of the high membership turn over is the leadership. Other causes included lack of spiritual nurture and luck of involvement of the laity in ministry. The study concludes by recommending a servant leadership model, a healthy theology of the church as a charismatic community and small group structure for discipleship.
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    A study of the perception of teenagers and parents on parental contribution to teenagers' spiritual formation in Deliverance Church Ngong
    (2014-04-15) Mathenge, Peter G
    The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the spiritual development of teens in Deliverance Church Ngong. The overall aim was to explore and develop a theory of the teens' and parents' perception of the critical influences and contribution of parents on the spiritual formation of the teens. Data was collected through face to face semi-structured interviews with 15 participants, ten teens and five parents, and was recorded and transcribed. Observation was also done in participants' homes and in the church. The findings revealed that all stakeholders (parents and teens) felt that parents were helpful and supportive to teens' spirituality. Parents' perception of godly socialization (passing of godly values to teens by the parents) was dependent on two factors: first, how knowledgeable (informed) they were to their divine educational mandate toward their teens and second, how convinced they were on this mandate. The two factors determined how they acted (responded) and described the quality of their relationship. Also teens' perception of the same phenomenon (parental support towards teens' spirituality) was based on the extent their parents had influenced the entire (ALL) developmental domain from their tender age, and that helped them develop self-identity. The success of godly socialization was greatly affected by the state of home environment and the surrounding community. Teens' willingness to obey was considered. Parents who were well informed of their divine mandate and were fully convinced of the mandate described the quality of relationship as delightful and rewarding. On the other hand parents who were not informed of their parental mandate and not convicted of the same, described the quality of relationship as difficult and frustrating. Parents who only emphasized spiritual disciplines as the measure of spiritual development were perceived as 'nagging and too much' by the teens. On the other hand, parents who considered holistic development as a yard stick of socialization were considered as having a good relationship. Parents' perception of their spiritual support was primarily based on how they had given themselves toward their teens rather than what became of the teens. From the findings, recommendations were suggested to parents regarding the best ways to meet the needs of their teens through parental preparedness for teens' changes. At the same time parents evaluated their parenting strategies to fulfill their God given mandate.
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    The role of church leadership in mission: a case study of Deliverance Church Langata
    (2014-04-09) Macharia, Francis Mugo
    The purpose of this study was to understand the role of church leadership in mission. The research was a case study done at Deliverance Church Langata. Data was gathered through Questionnaires and interviews and the researcher accessed church documents. Literature review related into this study was done from scholars who are relevant in the field of mission and leadership. The researcher examined the role of church leadership in mission with the knowledge from scholars on the following subjects: 1. Unevangelized people group. 2. Church leadership. 3. Understanding mission. 4. Activities in mission. 5. Church leadership in mission. The finding in this study shows unclear responsibility between the church and the field of mission. The church leadership has a big role in transforming their congregation to be responsible agents of change to the mission towards the unevangelized people. Out of the findings it was found that lack of concentration in the leadership towards mission has created this big gap between church and the unevangelized people. The biggest factor is lack of training and mobilization. Based on this finding in this study, recommendations are that the church leadership should embrace mission to the unevangelized people. It should be a full fledged department in the church that will help to ease the challenges currently crippling in the areas of mission.