A biblical-cultural strategy of Mtwara Seventh-Day Adventist Church in reaching the Makonde people of Mtwara-Mikindani Municipality

Abstract

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 giving data through face to face interviews. The finding indicates that there were limited cultural methods used by Adventists to reach the indigenes. There were several hindrances leading the indigenes people not to join the church. There were cultural challenges leading indigenes to drop out of the church. Non-Adventist Churches were found to be successful due to the use of frameworks in presenting the gospel, though these are considered contradictory to the fundamental tenets of Adventism. The study concludes by giving significant recommendations to various gospel stake-holders, indigenous people, evangelists, and pastors.