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    Reintegration of ex-convicts into the local church :a case study of Philemon Ministry at Nairobi Chapel
    (2014-04-17) Tokpa, Eddie
    This research was a qualitative phenomenological study that inquired into the experiences of ex-convicts seeking to reintegrate into the society. Data was collected by means of open-ended questionnaires. Six ex-convicts were interviewed. The study reveals that ex-convicts face stigmatization and segregation as they sought to reintegrate into the society. The economic/material needs that have been observed as major themes in the study are unemployment, family disownment of ex-convicts upon their release and their lack of skills. It has also been revealed that Philemon Ministry tends not to be holistic in helping ex-convicts to reintegrate successfully into the society. It was recommended among other things that the Philemon Ministry be more holistic in helping ex-convicts to reintegrate, especially focusing on the barriers that hamper the reintegration process.
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    The Perception of Missions amongst 12 yeas olds at Nairobi Chapel and its Implications for ministry
    (2014-04-15) Ngunjiri, Faith Wambura
    The purpose of this study is to find out the perception of missions amongst l Z-year-olds at Nairobi Chapel. The findings have been used to draw implications for ministry with children at Nairobi Chapel in relation to teaching children missions. The researcher has reviewed relevant substantive and methodological literature showing that children can and should be taught about missions in order to give them the chance to make decisions concerning life-long commitment to the same. The significance of this study in terms of contributing to ministry practitioners and curriculum developers at Nairobi Chapel and a church with similar children ministry programs has been drawn from the findings of the study. Three research questions were used. Firstly, what is the understanding of missions amongst 12- year-olds at Nairobi Chapel? Secondly, what is their understanding of the scope of missions? Thirdly, in what ways are they involved in missions? To the first research question, the study revealed that the children are able to define missions and missionaries, even giving the biblical verses to support missions. They understand the fact that missions have to do with travelling to near and distant places to tell others about Jesus Christ. They also understand the facts about Jesus Christ, his person and work, and the need to respond to him in faith. To the second research question, the study revealed that the children are familiar with local, foreign missions, and the challenges thereof. They understand that God expects them to serve as missionaries to their schools and neighborhoods. The third research question revealed the area of missions perception that the children are missing. This is the practical aspect of missions. While they are able to describe activities that they could engage in and abilities that they could use in missions, the children affirm their lack of practical experience of missions. The implications for ministry are drawn mainly from the findings on the third research question. The researcher suggests that the children's ministry directors at Nairobi Chapel need to plan for theoretical as well as practical aspects of missions education. The researcher also noted that the teachers who work with the children have done a commendable job in teaching them the facts about missions, the scriptural mandate for missions, and the subject of missions, Jesus Christ. However, they need to also be involved in missions activities, because children learn from the written as well as the hidden curriculum. They learn from what is modeled before them as well as, or more than what is verbally communicated to them. The researcher concludes that the 12-year-olds at Nairobi Chapel have a clear perception of missions in terms of its definition and scope, but they need practical exposure and experience if they are to have a full understanding on which they can gauge their decisions for future careers in missions.
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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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    Postmodernity among youth in Nairobi Chapel
    (2014-04-10) Esilaba, Eda Mutheu
    Postmodernity is a phenomenon that has been explored extensively in Western Countries and perhaps in South Africa, but the rest of Africa remains largely ignorant of this philosophical movement and its impact on people's thinking. This study explored postmodernity's impact on teens at Nairobi Chapel with a view to enhance effectiveness in reaching these young people. The six respondents were between twelve and twenty years of age and were selected on the basis that they displayed tendencies of postmodernity as highlighted in the literature. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Eleven interviews were held with the respondents. While the intention was to hold two interviews per interviewee, this was impossible for one of the respondent. Data were analyzed using qualitative methods of open, axial, and selective coding. The study revealed that postmodernity was a major influence in the lives and minds of urban young people. It suggested teens held truth to be relative and embraced, at least partially, religious pluralism. The data also exhibited an obvious struggle with Christianity's exclusivity claims. Further, youth leader's authority over young people had to be "earned," with an emphasis on rational instruction. However, the value of community proved strong for these young people thus opening up an avenue to reach them with the love of Christ and build relationships that will impact who these young people will grow up to be. In reviewing the data, recommendations were made to youth department at Nairobi Chapel and Christian educators who are creating curriculum and materials to assist in ministering to young people. Postmodernity may be looming threateningly above us but rather than be afraid we need to take advantage of the values in this new philosophy that may actually enhance Christianity among our youth.