Abstract:
The study sought to find out the factors contributing to low enrollment into the
discipleship program, from the perspective of adults in the discipleship program of
NPC Buruburu. The research revealed that in realizing the vision and the set goals for
the church, adult discipleship program is very important.
To carry out this research the researcher used qualitative research method, and
interviewed fifteen registered members from NPC Buruburu. In addressing the central
research questions, as to why the total number of registered members in the church is
not reflected in the number of people who enroll for the discipleship class, the
researcher critically analyzed the data and came up with five factors that have affected
the enrollment of adult discipleship at NPC Buruburu. The researcher established the
following factors that contributed to low enrollment of members into the adult
discipleship program; lack of awareness of the program, poor planning, location
where the program is held, curriculum issues, and age disparity.
Based on these findings, recommendations were made that would address the
running of the adult discipleship program. The church, therefore, needs to make it a
priority in creating awareness to all her members about the importance of adult
discipleship program. The program should be put in the bulletin, and the bulletin be
issued to all members in every meeting of the church. For learning to take place, the
environment must be conducive, apart from relocating the class. The program should
also run concurrently with all the three services that take place each Sunday morning,
according to the NPC Buruburu program. In regards to age disparity, the facilitators
of the program should consider the age difference when grouping the members into
various groups, or put them in different classrooms, depending on their age-groups.
This research also recommends that the church re-evaluates the material for
the program, and shorten the duration so that more members can be motivated to
enroll into the program. There are also other materials on discipleship which take a
shorter time, and very relevant.
