(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2020-09) Aruya, Peter Ontiri
Widowhood becomes increasingly common with advancing age. Previous
studies seem not to have considered the participation of widows in the Seventh-day
Adventist (SDA) Church activities. This study aimed to explore the influence of
widows’ participation in SDA Churches in Nakuru, Kenya.
This study was conducted to inform church officials, such as pastors and
departmental leaders, to ascertain the widows’ participation in SDA Churches. A total
of 69 respondents was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The survey tool
included the questionnaire and focus-group interview. The study established that there
is high participation of widows in SDA Church activities. Further, prayer band, praise,
and worship, Bible study, and visitations were considered to be more influential for
the Participation of widows in church activities. Therefore, according to the primary
data, widows in SDA Church Nakuru West and East sub-counties participated more actively in prayer bands, Bible studies, home visitations, and weekly prayers
conducted.