ABSTRACT One of Jesus’ earnest desires for His followers as reflected in His intercessory prayer in John 17 is the unity of Christians. He prayed: “Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one” (v 11, NRSV). Further in verses 20-21 He said: “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one” (NRSV). Also, the preaching and practices of the early C...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse among youths in Nigeria has been a problem to the youths and the society in General. The consequences of drug abuse are not only on the individual user but also on his or her offspring, family and the society. This work is expected to create awareness, expose and provide useful information to people especially to the Nigerian youths on the effects of drug abuse and the challenges for the Nigerian churches towards drug abuse in Nigeria. Chapter one is an introductory chapte...
ABSTRACT The rate at which corruption spread among political leaders in Anambra state has frayed nerves and subjected the people to fear and trepidation. Avarice, greed and the get-rich quick syndrome have been identified as major causative factors. Hence the topic, “The role of the Churches in combating Corruption among Political leaders in Anambra State, Nigeria. The methods of data collection for the study include both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were obtained through ora...
ABSTRACT The term Degenerating and morality are often used interchangeably to describe the moral standards. That is very low or unacceptable to most people while morality is the principle concerning the right and wrong or good and bad behaviours. Morality in Abor conception involves a three dimensional relationships namely God, man and the ontological order. A morally good act reaffirms the right relationship between God, man and ontological order while a morally bad act negates and disrupts ...
ABSTRACT The resurrection of Jesus is very essential to the Christian faith because it constitutes the foundation of the gospel proclamation. Its significance is further testified by the fact that all the four evangelists devoted portions of their gospels to the passion and resurrection narrative. This research investigates John 20:1-31 to analyze the role of the resurrection account in the Fourth Gospel and its relevance for contemporary Ghanaian Christianity. The study attempts to look at ...
ABSTRACT The debate as to whether indigenous Ghanaian communities could be efficiently and fully ruled by ‗Christian Chiefs ‘remains topical in both popular and academic discourses. Nananom ahenfo (chiefs) go through the ritual process before they are enstooled as chiefs and derive their sacredness and authority from these rituals which enables them to sit on the ancestral stools. These rituals also make them mediators between Nananom nsamanfo (ancestors) and the living, hence they are r...
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study investigated the factors infiuendng the implementation of guidance and counseling of selected secondary schools in Kisii District, Kenya. Specifically, these data were gathered: profile of teacher counselors as to age, gender, professional qualifications, number of years in service and legal status; and degree of factors influencing the implementation of guidance and counseling as to training, availability of material resources, time avaiiabiiity, attitude towa...
Economic empowerment of women is part of the holistic mission of the Salvation Army (SA) which evangelizes both in word and deed. The holistic mission of the SA aims at restoring the right relationship with God through redemption from both sin and economic disempowerment. In Kenya, particularly in Bungoma County, the SA executes her holistic mission through redemption from sin and economic empowerment of women using the Women of Worth (WORTH) program. This study explored the contribution of S...
ABSTRACT The East Africa Revival Movement (EARM) has had a great impact on many of the protestant churches in Eastern Africa for many years, renewing their life and offering to individuals the challenge of a deeper experience of salvation in Christ and more radical commitment to Christian discipleship and evangelism. The Revival Movement is considered to have contributed significantly to the growth of the church in East Africa, despite having other revivals that emerged in the region. Howev...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the response of AIC in Masinga District to Kenyan politics. The study aimed at investigating the factors affecting the apathy of AIC to politics from 1975-2010. To accomplish this goal, the study had three objectives: to discuss the history of AIC in Masinga District and its influence to the response of AIC to politics, to analyze the perceptions of AIC members in Masinga District on the role of the Church in politics and finally to evaluate t...
ABSTRACT This study was necessitated by the fact that some parents in the ACK Diocese of Murang’a south have challenges with some of their children because they engage in drugs and substance abuse, irresponsible sexual behaviour, and instead of working to develop society, some have destroyed even what had been invested by their parents. The church has a responsibility of assisting parents in their parenthood. Part of the mission of SPU is to develop servant leaders who will serve the church...
ABSTRACT This thesis is entitled the influence of four selected Muslim non-governmental organizations on education and humanitarian work in Mandera East Sub-County (MESC), Kenya (1991-2018). The study was specifically aimed at exploring the involvement of Muslim NGOs in education and other humanitarian sectors in MESC, finding out the challenges facing them while carrying out education and other humanitarian activities, and establishing the involvement of the local community in the education ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of the Methodist Church of Kenya in addressing challenges faced by the elderly in Imenti South, Meru County. The research was guided by the following objectives: Identifying the status of the elderly in Imenti south, identifying factors behind challenges facing the elderly in Imenti South, assessing the effects of the strategies of the Methodist Church in addressing the concerns of the elderly in Imenti South and suggesting holistic strategies to a...
ABSTRACT Stigma and discrimination are great components that lead to seclusion of people living with HIV and AIDS. Stigma as been stated to be the highest killer than the virus itself. A global call by UNAIDS of zero discrimination by 2015 continue to be shadowed by increased stigma despite so much information on HIV and AIDS. This study sought to establish why stigma is prevalent against PLHIV within Methodist Church in Njia Circuit where love and care would be expected. This study focused ...
The problem of crime has always been a challenge in all societies. Many people find themselves prisoners due to unacceptable behaviour aimed at their survival. To those imprisoned, chaplaincy is seen as a key player in rehabilitating prisoners. However, its impact on reconstructing prisoners‟ lives holistically has been limited. Recidivism and prisoners‟ population have continued to escalate unabatedly. As a result, there is weakening of the moral, economic and socio-political fabric...