Contributions of Karen Bible School to the Growth of the Churches in the Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya in Nairobi between 1991 - 2001

Abstract

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.