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An approach to nurturing youth at the Bachu Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bachu District, Western Tanzania Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2016-06)The Problem The Bachu Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has experienced rapid growth of membership among young people, but unfortunately these young people were not taught enough regarding their responsibilities in the ... -
An assessment of the impact of marital cultural practices on the christian marriages at Mityana Seventh-day Adventist Church, Central Uganda Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2016-06)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of cultural practices of marriage traditions and the impact that these traditions may have on Christian marriage among the members of Mityana Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ... -
A Biblical response to marital inequality in Central Malawi Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2009-07)Malawians have misunderstood the ‘complementary marital equality’ of husband and wife. Concepts and insights in this crucial ingredient of a fulfilling matrimony have been distorted and misapplied, leading to distrust, ... -
A Biblical strategy for Exorcism in Masii Church District in Central Kenya Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)Christ mandated the church to take the good tidings to every creature and make them believers (Mark 16:15-16). Christ is very clear that believers are endowed with many gifts like casting out demons, healing the sick and ... -
A biblical-cultural strategy of Mtwara Seventh-Day Adventist Church in reaching the Makonde people of Mtwara-Mikindani Municipality
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-01)The aim of this study was to examine the methods used by Adventists to reach the Makonde people with the Adventist message. The study engaged a descriptive case study design where thirty participants were involved in ... -
A Case study for Assessing the Pathfinder Club operations in Central Zambia Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)With a total membership of over 874,000 baptized members as at September 2013, the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Zambia, generally referred to as the Zambia Union Conference (ZBUC) was rated the second largest ... -
The challenge of church members retention: A case study of Kanyama Central church in Lusaka, Zambia
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-07)Kanyama Central SDA Church (KCC) loses 33.26 % of its membership gains annually. Despite the membership loss incurred, very little work has been done to gain an understanding as regards the challenge of membership loss ... -
Comment aider les Adventistes du Septieme Jour A L'est-Cameroun a avoir une famille stable et une vie de mariage legal
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2015-06)Ce projet a été développé pour faire face au concubinage et à la polygamie croissante dans l'Association de l'Est- Cameroun en général, et dans le district de Bertoua-centre en particulier pendant les dix dernières années. ... -
A comparative study of worship styles and their impact on worshipers in Babcock university
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-10)Some congregations of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Babcock University have witnessed a wind of change in their mode or style of worship in recent times. This change, though not elaborate, is somehow remarkably ... -
Contextualization of the gospel in a traditional Maasai setting in Trans-Mara, Kenya
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2015-06)The preaching of the gospel was ordered by Jesus Christ after his resurrection from the dead. He told them to reach every person on earth and those who will believe and are baptized shall be saved (Mark 1616), but he ... -
Creating awareness on the consequences of polygamy on children and modeling intervention strategies in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Magwi County, Greater Equatoria Field of South Sudan
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2018-03)The research looked at how marriage which was instituted by God Himself, and was given to mankind as a gift, was later distorted, and its deviation has had ravaging effects in many families in our world today. Most ... -
Croissance de l'eglise adventiste du 7eme jour dans le district de Gitega: Mission est du Burundi
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-07)Le district évangélique de Gitega est le plus ancien district de la Mission Est Burundi (MBE). Malgré cette ancienneté, le district est resté plusieurs années en état de la lente croissance. Après avoir constaté cela, ... -
Determinants of perception of cohabitation among Christians in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)Marriage is seen as a sacred institution among the Yoruba speaking people of Nigeria. It is therefore alarming to note that cohabitation which was a foreign phenomenon is gaining ground in Nigeria. Therefore, this research ... -
Developing an integration program for youth into the day-to-day life of the church in Mutare North district
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-07)Integration of youth in the day- to- day life of the church is a way of nurturing young people and making them part of the church through participation. According to King Solomon a child should be trained in the way ... -
Developing an integration program for youth into the day-to-day life of the church in Mutare North district
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-08-02)Integration of youth in the day- to- day life of the church is a way of nurturing young people and making them part of the church through participation. According to King Solomon a child should be trained in the way ... -
Developing material to teach fundamental beliefs to the junior class (8-10 years) in Chitungwiza Central District, East Zimbabwe Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists /
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2019-04)According to the Shema (Deut 6:1-9), God commanded parents to impress the divine commandments to their children. This injunction was to be a clear and incisive teaching of children, which was so essential it was to be ... -
The development of strategies to tackle church divorce rates: a case study of Sefwi-Wiawso District of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2020-05)Divorce ranks high among the issues that threaten the church’s mission and growth. H. Wayne House observes that this problem is not only faced by the non Christian community, but Christians are also overwhelmed by the ... -
Educating members on the Theology of tithe and offering in Osun Conference, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to find out the modalities for educating Church members within Osun State Conference on the theology of tithes and offerings in order to boost the financial support accruing to the local ... -
Effective Adventist program for male initiation schools, a case of Chemamul, Kenya
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)In a Christian setting, initiation emphasis is on behavior change in the aspect of the attitudes of the heart taking a converted and a changed dimension. According to Paul, the essence of circumcision makes no difference ... -
Effective program of church membership retention in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Ahodwo District, Ashanti South Ghana Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2021-06)It is not the first time someone is writing on membership retention. I observed the challenge of membership retention. The Church is poise in responding to the great commission in Matthew 28:19-20. The Church always ...
