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Item Patterns of Church Growth in Nairobi.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 1970) Tate, Francis VincentNairobi, Kenya, a city of 500,000 people set in the midst of East African villages, is a melting pot of African tribesmen, Asian immigrants and Europeans Within this complex, racially mixed society I have sought to discover how the Church is growing, I ten representative congregations from eight different denomina tions. In these, various aspects of increase are measured. Three kinds of growth — biological, conversion and transfer — are examined in detail as they are reflected in the congregations studied. The factors influencing church growth — ethnic, geographical, occupational, friendship, social and educational are considered. These factors largely determine the patterns of increase in the urban churches. Analysis of the current growth patterns in the sample give a basis for recommendations to obtain greater growth, I have sought to clarify church growth principles for the urban milieu. With an understanding of these principles churchmen should be better prepared to win the urban masses for Christ and multiply churches to the glory of God.Item The Role of Leadership in Numerical Church Growth: A Case Study of Selected Deliverance Church congregations.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2011) Manene, Geoffrey MuriukiChurch growth is an important aspect of any church anywhere in the world. This was an attempt to interrogate, understand and describe the role of church leadership umerical church growth of the Deliverance Church Ministry. The study was carried a case study of 12 selected Deliverance Church congregations, namely Umoja Church, Wanyee Close Deliverance Church, Kasarani Delivennce Church, Cay Center Deliverance church, Pangani and Eastliegh Deliverance Churches. The study Zhzed questionnaires, personal interviews, intemet and library materials as the tools to quality and relevant dataTo select the respondents, the researcher selected all senior pastors, two associate cr assistant pastors in churches where they are more than one (with exception of Riruta three pastors filled in the questionnaires), two Ministry leaders, and two church elders were selected as part of the sample from each church and they all responded to the questionnaires. Also, 12 interviews were carried out with the senior *stors. Senior Pastors from six fast growing Churches and six from the churches with sJow growth were interviewed. Therefore, the sample size for this study was 79. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of senior pastors to interview. Deliverance Church Ministry is one of the first Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches in Kenya and it is also among the fastest growing charismatic churches in Kenya. Most of the strong Deliverance Churches are now broadcasting messages through electronic media as avenues of church growth. The findings revealed that the fast growing churches experience growth due to the leaders' participation in church ministries, the sound preaching of the word, financial capabilities and the virtues of good leadership. This calls xiItem Leadership Development for Church Growth: A Case Study of Christ is The Answer Ministries, Nairobi, Kenya(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2007) Kimeu, George M.The overall objective of this study was to establish the extent to which leadership to the growth of Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM). In particular set out to determine the role leadership plays in church growth at CITAM and and examine leadership development programs and procedures put in place to ensure sustained growth and to make recommendations on leadership that can assist CITAM in developing leaders for sustained church growth. The researcher administered a detailed questionnaire to respondents from is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) to establish their perception of the role has played in the growth of CITAM and the church in general. Various roles and theories were examined with emphasis on transformational theories which were found to be more relevant to this study. Servant zeeship as the biblical foundation for leadership was also reviewed.The results from the study indicated that leadership has played a major role in gov.th of CITAM. This makes leadership development important for the growth of iA-M and the church in general. It is thus very important for strategic plans and leadership development programs for leaders and laity development to be put z *ace for a sustainable grmvth. It is also recommended that communication with members on various important and activities of the church should be enhanced. Succession planning at all k•.zls should be implemented to ensure that there are no leadership gaps whenever there is change of guard and also to sustain the growth.Item A Survey of The Indigenous Pastors' Perception of The Foreign Missionaries in The Baptist Bible Mission of East Africa.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2012-06) Situma, George M.W.—atter of perception in a relationship is of paramount importance, especially in faithif any institution is to have a foreseen future. Two cannot have good they are in agreement as the Bible records in Amos 3:3. However, there are that have lived on this edge for decades. Once in a while, the world gets to read of =szerstandings and mishandlings in the daily papers. So, studies on the welfare of are needed to help and guide God's ministers in good and biblical relationship. To three questions were used, namely: (1) How did indigenous pastors perceive their the missionaries from the Western countries? (2) What factors contributed ;eceptions? (3) What were the possible ways to improve the indigenous Pastors' To achieve these, qualitative and quantitative research methods including and interviews were used. The snowballing sampling was used where one contact for the interview. The data was analyzed qualitatively and outstanding themes in the pastors' perception of their colleagues, the foreign missionaries. The came to Kenya, evangelized the Kenyan people and taught them the tenets of their z: Ft-=tice. The indigenous pastors gave a standing ovation to the work missionaries have s-ecially in evangelism and training pastors in the work of God. However, missionaries and trust in the indigenous pastors. Lack of confidence and trust was most in the fact that most pastors were not the custodians of the legal documents of their neither did they have any say over where these documents were kept. Pastors —issionaries to be private and not open to be understood. Lack of practical fellowship ase ministers has sent them mixed signals whether the missionaries loved and accepted —ority of the respondents thought missionaries looked down on them.Item The Bible and Culture in African Biblical Interpretation: The Lnterplay Between the Ti--Eme of Ancestral Reincarnation Among The Akamba of Makindu and Their Understanding of "Being Born Again"(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2009) Wambua, Michael MuokiThe Bible enjoys a lot Of reading in Africa even though most African Christians have little or no access to theological training, a fact that makes their study and interpretation the Bible slightly different from that of Western Christianity. The greatest interest x•ever, is how the Bible finds its meaning in African communities who are great adherents their indigenous cultures. I Commenting on the importance of incorporating African z.2tural orientations in interpreting the Bible in Africa, Jeremy Punt observes that "the se•€elopment of a hermeneutic particularly suitable for African readings Of Biblc z-gely on the perceived relationship between Africa, its culture, its religiosity and Christianity.''2 This assertion affirms the centrality of determining the interplay between the :ulture of African Christians and the Bible in the arena of biblical interpretation. A challenge of balance and accommodation between cultural points of references and tie Christian message exists within 'Christianized' communities in Africa. This necessitates de importance of establishing a working relationship based on proven facts between the two. It has been observed that there is a growing concern over the relationship existing between Christianity and African primal religious beliefs, and that a "serious and exhaustive academic .ork done on this relationship between the Christian faith and African traditional religiosity" is lacking.3 This study endeavors to help in the development of contextualized theology by exposing the influences Biblical themes and cultural themes exert upon each other in biblical interpretation. To accomplish this, the study investigated the existing relationship between E'ong the Akamba of Makindu as a case in point. The work takes a thematic approach, whereby the theology and the hermeneutical Ederstanding of the theme "being born again" among the Akamba Christians of Makindu S.ision is investigated in line with the cultural idea of ancestral rebirth, from both the nditional religious culture as well as the Bible. This way, the biblical theme of salvation as expressed within the sub-theme "being born again," is looked at by the way it is understood Christian members of the Akamba Christian community in Makindu. Then by WAY Of :omparison and contrasts, the influence the former exerts on the latter in the process of zterpreting the biblical meaning of "being born again" is exposed. The findings of this research show that the theme of "being born again" among the Akamba Christians of Makindu is understood in terms of belonging to the Christian family. This thought of family belonging is shaped by the Akamba cultural way of life in which all fife is lived within the family and the relationship between the living and God being actualized within family associations. The nucleus of the family is the ancestors who quite often are reincarnated to the family. The community under study sees Christ as the founder ancestor of the Christian family. A synthetic interplay between "being born again" and ancestral reincarnation has been observed. The impending hermeneutical approach and methodology within the community under study shows the respondents seemingly drawing information from their immediate worlds and worldview to assign meaning to "being born again." There is an interplay between the Bible texts and the people's immediate world with the latter taking precedence in determining the meaning of "being born again." The researcher recommends the establishment of the effects of the interplay identified in this study as an area for further research. Such a research should show weather the interplay Setween the biblical theme of "being born again" and the cultural idea of ancestral rebirth as established in this research enhances or hinders evangelization within the community studiedItem Theological Reflections on Bride Wealth In Africa: A Study of Selected Di.Nka Anglicans in Kakuma And Nairobi. Kenya(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2008-06) Wesonga, Martin OlandoBride wealth has been a significant point of conflict between Christianity and African culture. Some African Christians have held this practice close to their heart. .Many times when bride wealth negotiations take place, questions arise as to whether this practice conflicts isith biblical teachings. Therefore studies on bride wealth are needed to help African Christians understand biblical teaching regarding the practice. The goal of this study therefore was to contribute theological reflections on bride v. ealth in the Dinka Anglican church, thereby prmiding lessons for elsewhere in Africa where bride wealth is practiced.. Three research questions were addressed: (l) how do the selected Dinka Anglicans understand bride wealth? (2) What makes them adhere to this practice? (3) What is the interface bem een the Dinka and biblical understandings of bride wealth? To achieve this end, qualitative research methods were employed including (l) participant observation. (2) semi-structured individual intervieil s. and (3) informal, unstructured interviews. The purposiie sample included ten priests, ten deacons and ten lay leaders. The data were analyzed qualitatively, identifying broad themes pertaining to the practice of bride wealth. The study showed that the selected Dinka Anglicans have held on to bride wealth practice to the extent that it affects the attendance of v, orship services on Sundays. Leaders who have not paid bride wealth are not to lead sersices on Sundass. The study highlighted Dinka perceptions of bride wealth. They generally beliese that bride is ealth gises the husband the right to control his i\ife in all affairs of the home. The wife becomes a servant once the bride ealth has been paid. Dinka Anglicans believe that paying bride wealth is a sign of manhood which should be followed whether one is a Christian or not. The study established that sometimes the bride's parents have abused this practice by charging high bride wealth, at times ranging from thirty to eighty cows. This is exorbitant for many young Dinka men. Tlfs study has set forth certain similarities and differences between biblical bride wealth practices, based on scriptures such as Gen. 34 and I Kings 18, and Dink-a bride wealth practices. Both involve the exchange of gifts to confirm the relationship bemeen a husband and ilife. plus their extended families. Another similarity is that there must be negotiations in the process of establishing bride "ealth, hence drassing together the two communities involved. Once bride wealth is paid, the woman is officially betrothed and consequently no man can approach her for marriage. Differences are found in that Dinka bride wealth is paid only in the form of cattle, 1Shereas examples of biblical bride wealth include a maid to accompany the bride, working to obtain the bride (e.g., Jacob), or the foreskins of Philistines (e.g., Dasid). Additionally, the Old Testament dictated that any man NAho had paid bride wealth was notthe case Finally, this study has resealed that bride wealth has merits and demerits. Bride ixealth is a symbol of friendship and social solidarity in bringing families together. Bride wealth. if abused, loses its meaning and purpose. Therefore, bride i'. ealth should be encouraged if it plays its original intention of solidifying relationships between the two parties and their communities, but it should be discouraged if it is abused.Item Democracy in The Baptist Convention of Tanzania: A Study of The Understanding and Practice of Democracy in Decision-Making.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2000) Eseka, KipimoThe purpose of this study was to explore the understanding and practice of the concept of democracy in Baptist churches in Tanzania as related to decision—making and leadership selection in the local church. The areas of concern related to the understanding of democracy, the practice of democracy, and the conflicts in a democratic government in church policy were considered in this study. A survey method with self—administered questionnaires were used to collect the needed data. This data gathering instrument utilized both closed—ended questions as well as open—ended questions. The questions were designed to seek Baptists opinions concerning understanding of democracy and its practicality among local Baptist churches of Tanzania. The study revealed that Baptist churches of Tanzania understood the concept democracy. People seemed to have a good grasp of a theological meaning of this concept. However, the study revealed that what was understood was not actually practiced. This contradiction between understanding and practice of democracy in the Baptist Convention of Tanzania was primarily due to cultural conflicts. The cultural conflicts included the difference of cultural values and the new patterns of leadership as introduced by missionaries in contrast to traditional cultural patterns. This study will be of use by missionaries to strengthen the awareness for the need of that contextualized leadership patterns within the Baptist Convention of Tanzania. The study will also be useful for pastors and lay people who understand the source of conflicts related to democratic system within their churches. This study will also illuminate the causes of conflicts within the Baptist churches in Tanzania and give advice on how they may be avoided.Item The Power of Witchcraft Among The Kenyan Akamba(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2001-06) Mwalw'a, Matthews KalolaItem Leadership Development for Church and Para-Church Organizations: An Exploratory Study of Selected Followers and Leaders in Nairobi.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2000) Kyeyune, Henry E.The purpose of this study was to describe Christian leadership and how to identify, select and train leaders for church and para-church organizations . The researcher conducted focus group discussions of selected followers to find out: what constitutes leadership, what expectations followers have of leaders, and what is the criteria for leadership identification and selection. The focus groups were also used to identify people considered Christian leadership role models in Nairobi. The leaders selected were then interviewed to find out how they became leaders. They were also interviewed on the challenges of leadership, the role of women in Christian leadership and leadership training and succession. The results fran the study indicated that Christian leadership is service to God and to people. A Christian leader should have the following qualities: he/she should be called by God; should have a divinely inspired vision and be a man or woman of integrity. In addition the leader should be competent for the task and also have good interpersonal and public comnunication skills.Item Effects of Rapid Results Initiative Strategy on Health Staff Performance in Kenya: A Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County-Kenya(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2019) Mwangi, Patience NyamburaThe purpose of the study was to determine the effects of rapid results initiative strategy on health staff performance in Kenya: a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The study objectives included; determining the percentage of employees who underwent training in the various KNH department, impact of Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) targets on performance, the challenges associated with RRI implementation process, and the effectiveness of evaluation in improving performance. In the study, a descriptive research design was adopted. Structured questionnaires were administered using the drop and pick later method. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics, and collected raw data was sorted, cleaned, and analyzed using the Package of Social Scientist Programme (SPSS) version 21. The data was presented in the form of tables, pie charts, bar graphs, and frequency tables. According to findings, 93.26% of the population received RRI training and contributed to performance elevation. The study found out the targets do not influence staff performance since significance level was 0.491 > 0.05. The major challenge influencing performance was lack of management support that decreased performance by 0.267 units. Evaluation of the staff positively affected performance by 0.078 units. The findings were found to be beneficial to the hospital as it provided the extent of effectiveness of the initiative to the various departments. The health centre was recommended to adopt a system that gauged the effectiveness of the training and evaluation methods. The study recommends future studies to focus on in-depth research of different concerns at a time. The research also recommended for similar research to be conducted in another institution for comparative analysis.Item How Far Beyond? Christian Leadership and Media Survey Nairobi, Kenya(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 1985) Niemeyer, Larry L.The Research Unit Institute of Christian Ministries and Training Daystar •University CollegeItem A Curriculum for Christian Secondary School Leavers in Their First Year After School(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2001-05) Makau, Nathan KatuaItem Adult Bible Study in AIC Kenya: An Investigation into Reasons For its Omission by most AIC Churches and Ways to Correct This Omission.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 1985) Simbiri, Isaac A.i n th i s thes i s the author ccntends i t i s i rd i spensab le end fu l ly understcn e 'h c conf ext of A I C hkenye, end the fcr adu lt b i b l e stud i es havi ng been l e ft cut i n r.any cf•s : herchcs be fore an unb i ased assessrer± of the v rectice canThe context addresses : E —zee end workab le sol uti cns suggested .vita l assumptions re l a ± i ng to adu l ts ih the church.r he assumptions are: Adu l t education i n the church th rough studi es, I s a p riori ty for each loce ! church . The Bi b l e po i nts to the role and respons i bi l i t y of each adul t necessi tates adul t ed ucat i on i n the I cca l church .Chri sti ans have wri tten and spoken commi tted l y about adu l t i n the l oca l churches. However, the AI C Kenya has a i n the adu l t B i b le stud i es i n many of i ts local churches, by bei ng preoccup i ed wi th the work of ch i l d ren and youth ' -e expense of mi n i stry to adu l ts . Severa l causes lead i nc to s fai l ure are: l ack of p ri or i t i es, preparation cf competent eet2%h i p, lack of cu l tura l l y re levant materia l s — books and7 hi s thes i s has f i ve chapters . Chepter one dea l s w i th the address t ng: prob lem de f i n i t i on, purposei mportance cf the E i b I c study, research questicns,' —-e:-etica l base, def i n i ticn c f terms and l i mi tat i ons . Chapter- "2 ! s wi th revi ew of l i tera+u re, covcri nc such tcp i cs . as base, va l ues of adul t education and key i ssues i n- . t education . Chapter thrce dea ls wi th mcthcdc lcgy, i nc l ud t nc: cc ,' lect ion, questionna i res and thei r answers and i ntervi ews .four summari zes fi nd i ngs of questionna i res end i ntervi ews .sur.r,ary recorrjendat ions ane ccncl us ion.t.-e recommendations are:Chri st ian educati on to adu lt a p ri ori tyi b le study materi a l s shoul d take i nto concerns and expectations of adults.be l ievers shoul d be tra i ned for leadersh i p for adul tItem Conflict Among Church Leaders in Nairobi: Sources, Communication Strategies Used and Indicators Of Successful Management(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2002) Wang'ombe, Peterson W.The purpose of this study was to investigate the sources of conflict among selected church leaders in Nairobi, the communication strategies the church leaders used to manage conflict among themselves and what they perceived as indicators of successfully managed conflict. The respondents were 19 church leaders from five purposefully selected churches in Nairobi. The participants were asked to recall and narrate two episodes of conflict that they had experienced and which they perceived to have been resolved successfully; and two others which they perceived not to have been resolved successfully. The data, which were audio recorded, were coded and analyzed using the thematic coding method. The study found that the main sources of conflict among the leaders were struggles for leadership positions, financial control and mismanagement, prejudice against women leaders and differences in ethnic backgrounds. Competitive communication strategies such as threats, intimidation, position, underground schemes and canvassing were mostly used to manage conflict among the leaders. Prayer and Scripture were rarely used. Most women leaders used assertive communication strategies. Indicators of successfully managed conflict included remorsefulness, repentance and forgiveness; restored relationships; positive change of behavior and use of third parties. The study recommends, inter alia, that more culturally appropriate communication strategies such as discussions should be used in conflict management than letters, which are a one-way communication method. It also recommends that training in communication skills for conflict management and transformation should be made compulsory in Bible schools and other in-service courses for church leadersItem The Effect of Dowry on Solemnization of Marriages in The Church: A Study of Selected Congregations in The Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Mt. Kenya South(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2006-04) Muiru, Perminus N.studv has looked into the effect of dowry on solemnization of marriages e.zch, a study of sampled congregations in the Anglican Diocese of Mt. in Kenya. It has examined the extent and the effects of the requirement pa:.ment for solemnization of marriage. The study has also assessed the of church members from their leaders in relation to moderating the need for this study was provoked by an observation of the situation on the ±.at many young people fail to start their marriages by solemnization in the Another observation was that the church is attended by many who are living as socially married couples, but who seem reluctant to solemnize their Dowry payment as a requirement for solemnization of marriage has been as the hindrance. Three methodologies (questionnaires, interviews and document analysis) were z get the findings of this study. Literature on African and Christian marriages re•.iewed to find out what has been written on the subject. The Internet was to find the opinions of other people on the globe who have written on the Questionnaires were distributed to one hundred and forty-four respondents, inter.iews were carried out with six people. In addition, marriage registers from sampled congregations were reviewed to assess the frequency of solemnization of zz-:iazes in the church. The findings of this study confirmed that many couples feel blocked from s:emnizing their marriage in the church. Marriage registers reflected a low frequency solemnization of marriages (a mean of eight church weddings per year per with 57.7% out of 144 respondents indicating that they did not begin vii by solemnization in the church. The study has also found that church church members to involve them in dowry negotiation ceremonies to z guide the process and give guidance on how to reach sound conclusions. findings of this study, there may be reasons other than non-payment of solemnization of marriages in the church. Following the findings of this study, it is recommended that the clergy in the of -Mt. Kenya South should consider wedding all willing married couples Sere is any dowry paid or not. Church members in parishes of the Diocese sensitized to embrace moderation of dowry for their daughters based on the the groom and to avoid making dowry payment a mandatory requirement a church wedding. Moreover, non-wedded faithful Christians should be to hold church leadership positions without being required to first wed in the The Diocesan Synod should consider providing a dowry moderation policy to all Christians regardless of economic status. Such policy should notably the traditional substantial dowry payment of mwati and harika or the monetary equivalent.Item The Impact of Trans World Radio Gospel on The Gikuyu Community.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2009) Muriu, James Karichuthe vears, Trans World Radio (TWR) has propagated the Gospel to many —a—s '*ith the goal of bringing about transformation of the people in accordance di'.ine purpose for humankind. Some of the target audiences are the Gikuyu Central Province of Kenya. TWR is so determined to impact the Zith the transforming Gospel that it produces and broadcasts programs that the Gikuyu people. But the organization did not know how much it had community. For TWR to be more effective in the communication of the 32 community, it was important to carry out a research to establish its impact people so far. The research would help the organization to know its weaknesses, and to know the threats and possible opportunities for a higher c- : i rcductivity.This study, therefore, sought to examine the impact of TWR Gospel on the The research was carried out where the researcher integrated qualitative with research methods. Purposive sampling strategy was used and data analysis by the use of tables that were developed using MS-Word. The data was collected by the use of questionnaire and in-depth interview. The • as done in Geta, Banana, Kangari and Thika locations and 127 respondents filled zee•nnaires while 8 church ministers were interviewed. According to the data TWR programs were relevant and have impacted the Gikuyu people with and understanding of the Bible and as a result, the listeners have grown Also, they have been helped to relate healthily with each other besides encouragement in life. However, there were needs that TWR should seek to zsecially regarding spiritual growth, marriage and family issues. The study has on the necessary adjustments that TWR should make for m its productivity and for further study.Item Youth Involvement in The Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Muteero and The Anglican Church of Kenya, St. Francis, Karen.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2006) Kimani, Jane KarukiThis study investigated youth involvement or non-involvement in the PCEA and the ACK St. Francis, Karen. Information was gathered from churches under Few ordinary members of those churches were involved indirectly by answering aestions on whether they knew if there was youth fellowship in their churches and what thought the fellowship achieved. Information was collected mainly from 46 youth members from the two churches zder this study. Three church leaders assigned to youth in each church were The researcher had targeted all the youth members of each church on selected Sundays but only about half of those present responded to the invitation to fill survey questionnaires. Concerning the focus group which was made up of the youth, zany did not respond because they had to ride home with their parents when the response •as taking place. Since the youth from both churches had been alerted that the discussions would take longer than the questionnaire, it is understandable that those who ravel with their parents home could not participate. Data was collected through survey questionnaires, focus group discussions and one-on-one interviews with the church leaders. Active observation was also used to see reactions of the youth who did not directly participate and the church members who the researcher met during the visit to the PCEA Muteero and the ACK St. Francis, Karen. The study established that some youth members were not committed Christians and that made them take church activities lightly. There were also those who were in the church because other members of the family attended church every Sunday. It became viii r•.eral youth stayed in their respective churches because they had always been there and did not feel comfortable to move elsewhere.Iz the PCEA Muteero and ACK St. Francis Karen, youth is defined as all the between ages 12 to 35years. But for the purpose of this study, youth covers: "0 29 because this is the group available in the two congregations most of the year. The findings showed that one of the hindrances to youth involvement was the ofchurch systems that did not accommodate changes. The youth pointed out that 'evas not emphasized enough both through teaching and preaching, so some •••:e members who felt their spiritual needs were not being met moved to other churches cat •ddressed them. The study has made several recommendations which if followed would assist the to feel more appreciated and take the responsibility of actively participating in their Szches and youth fellowships. Suggestions for further research in the same field have been included.Item An Analysis of the Content of Dinka Christian Songs of the Episcopal Church in Kakuma Refugee Camp with Special reference to Contextual Models Used(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2001) Campbell, KarenThis research stems from over two years of contact with the Dinka tribe of Sudan. -:serch sets out to collect and analyse Christian songs from Episcopal Church of Sudan to identifr all contextual elements present in the song. The analysis was mainly to content analysis. The hypothesis states that the ethnographic-contextual model of contextualization being used by the Dinka. However, whilst this was proven to be true, there were zany other contextual models found to be at work through the songs. This study is important for several reasons. First of all, it is studying one of the cultures in the world that has relatively little missionary influence due to the outbreak of civil war and the expulsion of missionaries in 1964. It is also important since there is no-one currently researching the use of song amongst the Dinka tribe and in particular in the Christian context. This research had several fin&mgs. One of them was that there are many contextual planes at work in the Dinka Christian songs. It was found that this must be an important feature for all contextual situations since it creates a site for the gospel message to trickle onwards. Secondly, music must be viewed holisitically in all forms of analysis. Also, the inclusion of a Christian message in a cultural song does not make that song Christian and vice versa. There always lies the danger of fetishising the message so that it loses its original meaning. This was seen in some of the songs collected. Finally, it is impossible to introduce technology without it having an impact on worship.Item Agikuyu Christian Martyrs: An Exploratory Study of The Faith of Selected Agikuyu Christian Martyrs During The Mau Mau.(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2011) Ng'ang'a, Mbugua JohnsonPurpose of this study was to bring to light the source of faith of Agikuyu were martyred during the Mau Mau period (1952-1960). The attempted to find out why those Christians were not afraid to die when put to test. The study also sought to discover the social, political and background of the persecutions and to establish the relevance of such faith today. The Literature Review revealed that the faith of the Agikuyu Christian was in the Mau Mau procedure and thus led to martyrdom. Additionally it was tat it was from Christian teachings, beliefs and practices that the !A8ikuyu cf martyrdom arose. Study used the qualitative research approach. The method used was an reeniew of individuals, and focus group interviews. In addition secondary —anhy from archival material, newspapers, Internet, publications and books to clarify the information obtained from the respondents. Study revealed that the source of the faith of those who were martyred Y:r- scripture and teachings of the church but more so from the influence of the of the East African Revival Movement. The movement was characterised —ass conventions with hundreds and at times thousands of attendees. The emphasised public confession of recent sins and restitution for them, a strict ace-duct, and a personal salvation experience with Jesus Christ. Researcher recommends that after following the footsteps of the Christian *tough the centuries, including the Mau Mau martyrs, Christians should and live in accordance with these.Item A Communication Strategy for Foundational Building Blocks in A Biblical Marriage: A Case Study of Young Adults' Ministry in Africa inland Churches in Nairobi and Its Environs(Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2006) Ndebe, Joseph KiiruPoor marital foundation and lack of communication strategies cause family problems such as violence and other vices, which are prevalent in our society. Programmes that would strengthen young adults should be developed to deal with such vices. Many couples do not even have an opportunity to hear about marriage principles because they do not go through any kind of counseling before and after their marriage. Therefore, the local church should develop a communication strategy in order that her young adults will not make the same mistakes the past generations made. For marriages in our society to be salvaged and for the young adults to be well prepared to face the married life with success, this study presents eight foundational biblical building blocks for marriage that should be considered by those who are preparing for marriage. The researcher understands that there are many other issues at play in this struggle to end violence and other vices within Christian and non-Christian homes. It is the foundation of what God intended for the family that marriage could satisfactorily build on.