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    The Relationship between Training and Placement in Ministry : a study of the NEGST Alumni
    (2014-05-23) Mbogo, Rosemary Wahu
    This study aimed at establishing the relationship between theological training and placement in ministry. It specifically focused on the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST) alumni. The study was descriptive in nature and data were gathered from the Registrar's and Alumni offices at NEGST and from the alumni. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from the alumni. It was administered personally through email and through postal addresses. Respondents included male and female, married and singles, young adults and middle age adults from thirteen different countries. The researcher wanted to find out in what kind of ministries NEGST alumni were placed, what factors influenced their placement in ministry, and the relationship between their training and placement. The findings revealed that most NEGST alumni were involved in Christian ministries both on full-time and part-time bases. Most of them attributed their placement to their area of specialization at NEGST and added credentials at the completion of their training. They expressed contentment with the quality of academic study during their training. Overall, there was a positive relationship between graduates' training at NEGST and their placement in ministry. However, on other factors to do with the school that could have contributed to placement, respondents did not agree. These factors included field ministries program offered at NEGST, spiritual formation activities such as chapel and small groups, and interactions with faculty members. Classroom interactions were perceived to contribute to placement in ministry more than other kinds of interactions such as informal and mentoring interactions with the faculty. Graduates generally did not feel that other factors such as uncertainty of call and spiritual gifts, preference of a specific geographical context, previous experience, political instability and war, financial limitations, employers decisions on posting and limitations of certain roles to males (in their contexts of ministry) significantly influenced their placement in ministry. Based on the data gathered, recommendations were made to the NEGST curriculum developers and policy makers on how they could improve their training program to enhance graduates' placement in Christian ministry.
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    The Effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's Curriculum in Equipping Pastors for the Local church Ministry in Burundi
    (2014-05-13) Nyandwi, Jean- Baptist
    This study was an evaluative research, which attempted to discover the graduates' perception of the effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's (RTBI) curriculum in equipping them for the local church ministry in the Union of Baptist Church in Burundi The main source of data was the RTBI's alumni ministering in the local churches, which formed the Union of Baptist churches in Burundi. Three research questions, from which the researcher produced twenty-eight questionnaire items, guided the study. The eleven closed-ended and seventeen opened-ended questionnaire items were used to collect the study data. The closed-ended questionnaire items were rated in the model of Likert- scale. The responses were analyzed quantitatively with frequency count and then percentages calculated followed with the interpretations, while the informants answered the open-ended questionnaire in which they expressed their own perception of the effectiveness of Rubura Theological Baptist Institute's curriculum in equipping pastors for the local church ministry in Burundi. The analysis and interpretation of findings revealed that the training of RTBI offered an effective preparation for the local church ministry. The relevant skills and knowledge enabled the alumni ministers to serve effectively in the local church. In general, the training helped pastors to respond to the needs of church members. Based on the findings, the researcher has further recommended the following to the RTBI's administration and the UBeB as a whole: I. The program of RTBI would be re-prepared to reflect the actual realities of Burundi, considering that alumni ministers would be involved in ministries of justice and reconciliation, leading communities characterized with ethnic, social, economic and intellectual diversity and the HIV/AIDS pandemic and its consequences. 2. The RTBI's administration should provide the teaching material of first necessity, qualified personnel, building the modern library for the sake of updating the institution and its products. 3. The curriculum must have a high degree of dynamism and flexibility. 4. Rather than having one level of material in the program, it might be fair to have the certificate, diploma, and degree level in different fields of learning at RTB I. 5. Students' recruitment procedures could be examined in order to allow in students from other evangelical churches from within and outside the country. 6. Apprenticeship, at least one year, is to be introduced in order to provide a learning situation that permits students to apply theories learnt into practice before they start the ministry after graduation.
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    Ministry to the Boni of Lamu :An Evaluatuation of Karen Community Church's Mission Strategies.
    (2014-05-09) Omollo, Mary Kayume
    The objective of this study was to evaluate the missions strategy that the Karen Community Church employs to the Boni of Lamu. In order to achieve this purpose, an extensive review of related literature on the effective strategies was carried out. This dealt with whether KCC had the goals, objectives, vision and written church missions strategy in place for her ministry. Data was collected by means of questionnaire and written records. Criteria for judging was based on church planting strategies developed over the years by Advanced Churches in Missions Commitment derived from the literature review. The research findings in these aspects revealed some significant results: 1. That missions after all is no longer a prerogative of the west. KCC has brought a paradigm shift in respect to doing missions as an African local church. She embraced missions at her inception, which was a good idea 2. That KCC has a well documented strategy for missions. This well thought out and articulate strategy begins with the mission of the church and outlines the core values upon which the strategy is built. 3. That the strategy clearly outlines congregational awareness, involvement, sending of missionaries, missions initiatives, and partnership in these missions. education, effort for 4. That KCC, as a local church, has great potential with many resources, which the leadership can utilize for a more effective and holistic ministry to the Boni of Lamu.For a long time there has been a dichotomy between missions and the church in Africa.KCC, through this study, has demonstrated definitely that the local church in the Africansetting can successfully do missions. This takes proper strategizing and deliberatecongregational involvement.
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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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    A missiological study of the ministry experiences of Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria
    (2014-04-25) Bakfwash, Yakubu Bulus
    This study describes the ministry experiences of the Evangelical Missionary Society in Muslim evangelism in Northern Nigeria. A qualitative research design employing phenomenology was used for the study. Data was collected using face-toface open-ended interviews that were recorded and transcribed. The findings indicated that EMS missionaries used friendship evangelism, teaching strategies, healing and electronic media as evangelism tools and strategies. They were overwhelmed with various ministry challenges which included low self-esteem, suspicion by the Muslims, confrontation, fear of death, culture shock and ritualistic worship. There is interwovenness between their ministry experiences and strategies used. Therefore based on the findings, EMS missionaries will benefit from coming together to form strong interpersonal and management partnerships among themselves, improve their research and writing area and be encouraged to learn by living and working with the Muslim people. These steps should improve their effectiveness in Muslim evangelism. The researcher recommended that EMS should review the training aspect of preparation for ministry, consider what a Christian response to the question of Shariah should be and work towards strengthening the organizational effectiveness in facilitating EMS mission work.
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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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    An investigation into the value transference system among the Kipsigis with emphasis on nthe rite of marriage and its implication on marriage ounseling ministry at Lifespring Chapel - Embakasi
    (2014-04-22) Rotich, Cathleen Chepkorir
    The Church today in urban Africa is faced with rising increase of divorce and broken homes. The church has developed material for premarital counseling in a bid to forward discussion on issues on marriage. However, a lot of the material that has been used has been adapted from the west. The contribution of the African system in relation to marriage and what went into marriage education is largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to take a look at the Kipsigis community and how it prepared members for marriage. The seven participants were drawn from Kericho district. The data collected from the interviews were analyzed using qualitative methods of open, axial and selective coding. The study uncovered a cycle of influencers and educators, with the core being family and widening to mentors and the community at large. The context of learning was imbedded in everyday life and moved from unstructured to focused learning, as one approached adolescence. The recommendations for Lifespring Chapel involved seeking points of integration in the curriculum so that from an early age, within the context of God's community, children, youth and adults learn and value the place offamily life. The preparation must be within this community finding in it influencers that will speak candidly and positively for family life.
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    Adolescent spirituality : age of conversion and spiritual development in selected Christian universities in Kenya and its implications for youth ministry
    (2014-04-16) Nzigo, Onesiphore
    This study was a replication of Lamport's study. Its purpose was to find out similarities or differences to Lamport's study to justify more confidence in the validity of research findings and determine the degree to which findings apply to other populations when different subjects at a different time and in a different setting are used. The Master of Arts students at Daystar University responded to the questionnaire related to the age of conversion, and the undergraduate students at Africa Nazarene University responded to the questionnaire related to the spiritual development facet. Based on the research questions, this study dealt with the age of conversion, the extent to which males and females differ in age of conversion, the most common contributing factors in becoming a Christian, the major influencing factors for spiritual growth in adolescents, the extent to which adolescents differ in spiritual growth when raised in homes where Christian influence is strong, medium, little, or non-existent. Findings of this study showed that adolescence is the prime age of conversion and that males become Christians earlier than females. However, there was no significant difference for males and females in factors influencing spiritual growth. Home, parents, school, the reading of the Bible and other Christian materials, music and Bible studies were found to be the most influencing factors for conversion and spiritual development.
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    Youth perception on the effectiveness of the youth ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Lang'ata in their spiritual nurture
    (2014-04-16) Mutweia, Justus katumo
    The study explored the Youth perception on the effectiveness of the Youth Ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Church Langata. The data was collected through face- to -face semi-structured interviews with seven participants, and were recorded and transcribed. Observation was also done in two of the youth meetings and activities. The findings revealed that there was less effectiveness in the youth ministry at Destiny Worship Centre Langata, pointing to the activities, programmes and ways the youth ministry is conducted. The study further affirmed that youth need a variant of holistic approach and strategies to be able to attain spiritual growth and nurture in a given setting. A model of interrelationships between various activities and programs was advanced and recommendations made to the youth, the church, youth leaders, and other concerned persons on the best way to make the program effective to nurturing the youth in their spiritual life. This would lead the youth to evaluate their growth and invoke a closer relationship with God.
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    Enhancing ministry to senior citizens of Nairobi Pentecostal Church
    (2014-04-16) Omenya, Judith
    The purpose of this study was to find out the extent to which Nairobi Pentecostal Church has put in place programmes for senior citizens and how ministry to them could be enhanced. Senior citizens constitute a fairly large and divergent age group with serious challenges and yet it seems that the church has not put much emphasis on ministry to them. Their experiences of life are a resource the church devise ways of tapping and use it to mould the youth. The data was gathered through structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The study population was drawn from Christ is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) from those who are 50 years or older. The study hypothesised that if appropriate Christian education to senior citizens is given, they would gain knowledge to help them cope with the challenges they face so as to be able to play their roles in the church and society. Literature review served as a platform for evaluation by offering a framework for the study. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that combined qualitative and quantitative methods. The sampling frame was based on the church attendance register. The study population was randomly selected. The main tool of data collection was the structured questionnaire which was self-administered to the study population. In order to give a more comprehensive and objective findings, the study combined the administration of structured questionnaire with in-depth interviews and data drawn from focus group discussions. The findings revealed that the church had to a certain degree put in place Christian education programmes with one specifically targeting senior citizens although its effectiveness was found to be inadequate. Based on the findings from the study, recommendations were made to the church to put in place other programmes that are relevant to senior citizens in order to enhance ministry to them. The need for a pastor specifically in charge of this age-group whose role will be to educate them how to cope with aging, Singlehood, health, decreased incomes, dealing with grand children and sons and daughters in law came out clearly from the study. Finally, there was the issue of church leadership interacting more with senior citizens to inspire them into ministry activities and help them to develop a sense of belonging.