| dc.description.abstract | 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 between the uncircumcised and
circumcised believer. The underlying factor is faith in Christ (Gal 5:6, NAS). Faith
however comes through hearing from a teacher / tutor (Rom 10:17, NAS). Spiritual
development is then the main aim in initiation schools during circumcision.
An investigation of circumcision process in the Bible, the writings of Ellen G.
White, scholarly resources and the Kipsigis community as well as assessing the
training programs available were done. On a survey of 70 participants, in a nutshell,
they were pessimistic over the existing diversified program setting and recommended
intervention through a better harmonious guideline to be put in place.
The researcher developed a guideline to aid in developing an effective training
resource to be used at Chemamul district of Seventh-day Adventist Church; a program that can be used during initiation training sessions normally done in December. The
proposed program could be used for a period of three weeks. To effectively realize a
desired outcome of behavior change among the initiates, the guideline proposes a pre,
during and post initiation programs including monitoring and evaluation effects for
one year.
The program is expected to improve on the spiritual levels, develop leadership
skills, impact behavior change and inspire for mission involvement of youths. Youth
ministry department will be the biggest beneficiary and is expected to revitalize its
programs. | en_US |
