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Retaining Literature Evangelists in North East Tanzania Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2014-06)The Publishing Ministries Department in Northeast Tanzania Conference has been faced with the challenge of retention of Literature Evangelists. About 50% of those who join the ministry as literature evangelists quit ... -
A theological analysis of the three methods of interpretation of the seven heads of Revelation 17:9C-11 and their eschatological significance to the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of the last days events
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-03)Interpretation of the seven heads/kings of the leopard-like beast of Rev. 17:9c- 11 has in the recent past attracted theological arguments that have left scholars divided into three groups. The first group of scholars, ... -
A strategy to retain members in MBITA Central Seventh-day Adventist church, Kenya Lake Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2016-06)It has been observed that many members are leaving Mbita Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Yet there seem to be no specific strategies that the leaders of the church have put in place to nurture and retain members. ... -
Towards reviving Eneka and Elimgbu churches in Rumuokwursi District of Seventh-day Adventists: Port Harcourt Conference, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2018-04)The quest to measure up with the popular spiritual trend common among Christian churches has brought about changes in beliefs and practices of some Christians in the world. Many are willing to do anything to experience ... -
Cultural practices that promote pre-marital sex among the youth of Seventh-day Adventist church, Lafia District, North East Nigeria Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2013-11)To some people virginity is viewed as sacred and honorable, while to others it is not and cannot be. There is little to doubt that culture has a role to play in the sexual behaviors of young people. The high percentage ... -
Reasons for members' participation in death rituals in Nchalo District, South Malawi Field
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)The Seventh-day Adventist is one of the fastest growing churches in South Malawi Field where Nchalo belongs. The tendency of some baptized members of Nchalo in participating in death rituals that are contrary to Bible ... -
Strategies for Retaining Membership in Begoro District of Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ghana
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2014-06)Church growth is receiving much attention. Indeed, it is the desire of every faithful Christian to see the church growing. However, retention of church members has become the greatest challenge facing the Seventh-day ... -
Equipping the local church leadership to involve membership in mission focused activities of the Amakhandeni Seventh-day Adventist church
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2013-08-02)Emakhandeni Seventh-day Adventist Church was experiencing the problem of low involvement of membership in evangelistic activities that lead to the accomplishment of its mission. Despite this, it seems there was no ... -
A strategy for improving stewardship in Marondera District, Zimbabwe
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-07-02)Although Marondera District membership is at 1,796, only 10% is returning tithe and offerings. With such a percentage of giving, how can a biblical foundation brought about by systematic education on tithes and offerings ... -
A strategy to Address the Fear of the Dead Among the Bemba People of the Kasama East Mission District in the Northern Province of Zambia
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2015-06)Fear of the dead among some church members of Kasama East mission district is real and is expressed through death rituals they undergo after the loss of a loved one through death. A pilot program to address such fears ... -
Motivating Strategies for Professionals Participation in Church Development, a case of Atap in Dar es salaam
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2014-06)The focus of this study was to develop motivating strategies for professionals to participate in church development. The study was concerned with the association of professionals/businessmen within the Seventh-day Adventist ... -
A program to mobilize Seventh-day Adventist church members for mission to Muslims in Oyugis Town, Kenya
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-11)Mission is the one word that defines the entire purpose of Christianity. It is knit within the very fabric of humanity and traced from the nature of God who has initiatively revealed Himself to His people. Mission’s ... -
A Strategy for the Involvement of Staff members in the Character Development of Students at Bugema Adventist Secondary School, Uganda
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2009-08)Staff members at Bugema Adventist Secondary School need to be fully involved in the character development of the students in order to enhance the quality of the social learning experience of the students. In this study ... -
Classroom integration of faith and learning at selected Adventist Schools in Copperbelt, Midland and Luapula Conferences of Northern Zambia Union Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2019-04)The study was on class Integration of Faith and Learning (IFL) practices at Mupapa Adventist Academy (MAA), Kabwe Adventist Secondary (KAS) and Chimpempe Adventist Mission Secondary Schools (CMSS) of the Northern Zambia ... -
The role of Pastoral counseling in Membership, retention in Ayetoro Ekiti Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ekiti State, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2014-06)The study pursued the role of pastoral counseling in membership retention in Seventh - day Adventist church, Ayetoro Ekiti. Procedures followed in the pursuit of this study included an introductory statement that specified ... -
A strategy to revitalize literature evangelists in Arusha city, Tanzania
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2020-01)Ellen G. White has repeatedly made calls that every Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) believer is called upon to scatter and broadcast tracts, leaflets, and books containing the message for this time. Yet, it appears that ... -
A strategy of nurturing new members in Bamburi Great News Seventh-day Adventist Church, Kenya Coast Field
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2013-08-02)For a pastor/leader, biblical discipleship means training and equipping people to become responsible Christians who follow Jesus and share the gospel with others. In the Bamburi Great News Church, which is Bamburi District ... -
A program to increase youth involvement in church programs in Mongu North Mission of West Zambia field
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2013-08-02)There is low level of involvement in church activities among the youth of Mongu mission district. The promiscuous lifestyle, involvement in immorality, beer drinking, and other social vices could be a direct or indirect ... -
An investigation of factors contributing to the decrease of tithe and offerings in Kasulo Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Congo
(Adventist University of Africa, School of Postgraduate Studies, 2019-04)Kasulo Seventh-day Adventist Church is one of the organized churches in West Katanga Field of the East Congo Union Mission. It is located in Kolwezi town. Currently, the church is experiencing a critical financial situation ... -
Strategies to increase the participation of women in Evangelism in the Ruheru Seventh-day Adventist Church, West Rwanda Field
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-01)Chapter one introduces the project presenting Ruheru Seventh-day Adventist Church, the research problem, and the attempt to change the current situation for its growth in number and ministries. Chapter two gives the ...
