Master of Arts in Missiology

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Lived experiences of Muslim converts to Adventism in the South-West Ghana Conference: a contextualized mission strategy
(Adventist University of Africa, 2024-11) Obeng, Ernest
The South-West Ghana Conference (SWGC) of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church sparsely wins Muslims into the Adventist Church. Therefore, this study used a phenomenological qualitative research design to investigate the lived experiences of Adventist Muslim Background Believers (AMBBs) in SWGC to develop a contextualized mission strategy to reach Muslims. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on seven AMBBs within SWGC. The data collected was harnessed to create a seven-step mission strategy to reach Muslims in SWGC. The lived experience of Muslim converts to Adventism in SWGC demonstrated that they face challenges during and after their conversion, and their worldview is transformed after becoming Adventists. Many factors contributed to the decision of AMBBs to be Adventist Christians. It is recommended that all pastors, elders, and members in all church departments in SWGC collaborate after thorough training on missions to Muslims to lead many of them to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
Seventh-day Adventist mission strategies assessment among Rabai communities in coastal Kenya
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-03) Mwamzuka Wilson
This project studied “Seventh-day Adventist Mission Strategies Assessment among Rabai Communities in Coastal Kenya.” Reflecting on the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is best to describe the mission as the backbone of Christianity. However, the church faces many cross-cultural challenges in achieving this goal. Certain socio-economic and political environments pose significant challenges to the church’s attempt to realize the mandate. The social and cultural challenges have surfaced with the mission endeavors in the African context. The Rabai people are among the indigenous people of the Mijikenda Coastal region of Kenya Coast Field. Despite the church’s commitment to effect its mission mandate, its previous efforts to engage the Rabai community have yielded limited success. Due to cultural, social, or spiritual challenges, the Seventh-day Adventists’ earlier attempts to reach out to the community have borne limited results. This study, therefore, evaluates and proposes of a mission strategy tailored to the Rabai community in Coastal Kenya, aimed at improving both outreach and retention within this population. The research interviews and focus group discussions in this study, revealed that the major activities for the Rabai community include selling coconut brew and small-scale farming. While undertaking such activities, the community faced environmental challenges and unemployment with negative impacts on their economic activities. During the research, it was observed that the Rabai community expects the church to support them mainly on preaching the gospel of repentance, church support on livelihood projects, addressing negative beliefs and partnership with community. The research established that media strategy is effective in soul winning due to it having wide coverage and more listeners, providing live coverage on TikTok and YouTube, Gospel music and programs that appeal to many, and providing opportunity for teaching people about God. The study therefore recommends that, that media strategy be approved by the church not only in Kenya Coast Field, but also researchers to come up with other strategies to ensure more effective ways to maximize mission in the coastal region of The Kenya.
A tent-making approach for equipping Adventists for witnessing to Muslims in Ilorin, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Ayeni Folorunsho Michael
The fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden ignited the conflict between God and Satan, between good and evil. Biblical accounts present to humanity the core of God's mission to save and redeem fallen creation for Himself. This paper seeks to study this mission of God termed in missiology as Missio Dei through the tent-making ministry concept. The focus is to explore the tent-making approach for equipping Adventists for mission engagement among the Muslims in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The qualitative research method is employed, which uses narrative research designs through focus group discussions and interviews. Purposive sampling was used in selecting participants for this research. Three groups were selected based on situational-specific behaviours. One participant each was selected from two groups, while four participants were selected from the last group, which formed the focus group discussants. The three groups are the mission-employing organization of the Church – Conference, Training institution – Seminary and the Missional Church – Members of the Lay-Pastor. It was observed that Paul used this tent-making model to build cross-cultural bridges to link the dying world to the fountain of life, Jesus Christ, in an unusual way. Through this model, Paul was able to connect with people of various backgrounds and do underground missionary work. This model allowed Paul to carry the gospel message to the then-known Roman Empire, and it was said of his effort that his message had “turned the world upside down” (cf. Acts 17:6). It has been reported that through the tent-making model, missionaries can serve in the hosting territory for the development of the place and at the same time be the hand of God in ministering the hope in Jesus Christ to the people he/she is serving. On the part of the Church, a tent-making model has been identified to reduce the cost of hiring gospel workers, thus providing benefits both to the Church organization and the mission practitioners. This study presents that tent-making ministry is the next viable method of mission engagement among Muslims in the areas considered resistant belt, especially in Ilorin due to the high level of religious restriction in the City. Through this study, it has been confirmed that many Muslims are dying in silence and need someone to share their (spiritual) concerns with; to give them hope. This made it clear that now is the time for the Church to seek ways to embrace mission refocus and adopt a tent-making approach to reach this restricted belt.
A study on the health benefits of prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: implications for mission
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Moomba, Lubilo
The study was about the Study on the Health Benefits of Prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for Mission. The research used a qualitative method which employed phenomenology research design on Sunni Muslims who congregate at Matero Mosque, Lusaka Zambia. The findings of this research indicate that there are physical and spiritual health benefits associated with correct observance of prayer (salat). The study also showed that the said Muslims suffer from high blood pressure (BP). In Chapter two, the literature was reviewed on physical and spiritual health benefits of prayer with its mission implications for Matero Adventists to reach the said Muslims. Chapter three showed the methodology route get research findings. Chapter four analysed the findings using a content analysis method to manually identify main themes. Chapter four also covered missiological implications leading to proposed intercessory prayer strategy and medical missionary strategy. Chapter five discussed conclusion, summary and recommendations of the study.
Intercessory prayer ministry as missiological approach among Muslims in Abidjan city
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-06) Tanoh Kakou Salomon
Prayer is an essential and widely practiced ritual in both Christianity and Islam. Muslims and Christians believe that prayer allows a person to communicate with God and form a relationship with Him. This research through qualitative content analysis looks at how to implement intercession prayer ministry and how it might be utilized as a mission tactic to reach Muslims. Interviews and focus group discussions were performed among Adventist Muslim Background Believers (AMBBs) to determine the effectiveness of their covert intercessory prayer on behalf of their Muslim acquaintances. The testimony recounted indicates that God is still working in the lives of individuals who do not have access to the gospel, as well as those who have but have hardened hearts against it. This presupposes that the discipleship program to convert Muslim to Christianity should be vigorously thought through and implemented to ensure that Muslims gradually shift their worldview from the Islamic to the Christian worldview of prayer, specially Adventist worldview. It means firstly, to teach them (AMBBs) that prayer is crucial in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and finally, praying in the name of Jesus (Isa) is more beneficial. Based on a robust understanding of Adventist MBB experience, employing the intercessory prayer ministry to lead Muslims to Adventism in Abidjan City appears to be a viable option. CISEC territory has shown that intercessory prayer is an avenue that the Church can explore in the missionary work. Besides, the involvement of Pastors, Church leaders and members in intercessory prayer may be helpful to lead many Muslims to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. The anticipated outcome of this study is for individual workers to integrate the Adventist MBB conversion journeys with their personal experiences of evangelism and philosophies of ministry in order to stimulate “adaptive” witness among Muslims in our day. This require a further research on how the house church model of Muslim discipleship can be implemented in Abidjan City, and the entire CISEC jurisdiction. Adventist Muslim Background Believers (AMBBs) should be encouraged to get involved in intercessory prayer ministry in line with the Muslim worldview for Muslim missions.
A contextual study on lived experiences of new Adventist Islam converts in Dodoma Central Church District, Tanzania: Implications for mission
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Khaniki, Richard
This study explores the lived experience of new Adventist converts from Islam in the Dodoma Central Church District, Tanzania, with the aim of identifying contextual implications for mission work. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research captures the voices and perspectives of recent converts who embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith between 2015 and 2024. Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study uncovers key factors influencing their conversion journey, including spiritual convictions, personal encounters, social dynamics, and doctrinal challenges. The findings reveal that both the opportunities and barriers faced in the conversion process, highlighting issues such as familial rejection, identity negotiation, and the need for culturally sensitive discipleship. Based on these insights, the study proposes mission strategies that respect Islamic backgrounds, promote inclusive faith communities, and strengthen pastoral care for new converts. The result offer valuable guidance for Adventist mission planners, evangelists, and church leaders engaged in Muslim-majority or mixed-faith contexts.
Contextualizing mission strategy: Understanding jihad among the Kole people in Gouna, Cameroon, for effective evangelism
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-06) Sali Salomon
This research investigated the contextual understanding of jihad among the Kole people in Gouna, Cameroon, with the goal of informing and enhancing Christian mission strategies that are both effective and culturally sensitive. In an era where misunderstandings of Islamic concepts often lead to tension and miscommunication, particularly in religiously pluralistic societies, it becomes imperative for Christian mission efforts to approach evangelism through informed, respectful, and contextually grounded methods. The term jihad is frequently misunderstood in global discourse, often being narrowly associated with violence or holy war. However, this study revealed that, within the Kole Muslim community, it is primarily perceived as a personal spiritual struggle, a commitment to moral integrity, communal harmony, and the pursuit of justice and peace. Employing a qualitative research design, the study utilized semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with local Muslims and Christian leaders, youth, and community members. The findings illuminated how the community's understanding of this concept is deeply intertwined with their socio-cultural realities, religious traditions, and historical experiences. These insights not only challenged prevalent stereotypes but also create space for interfaith cooperation and mutual learning. Drawing on models of contextual theology, the study proposed mission strategies that could engage the local people in ways that would affirm their dignity, values, and religious identity, while clearly presenting the Christian message of love, reconciliation, and salvation in Christ. By emphasizing relational evangelism, intercultural dialogue, and theological reflection rooted in the local context, this research contributes to a broader missiological discourse that seeks to reconcile faithfulness to the gospel with cultural relevance. The study concludes that understanding the indigenous interpretations of key religious concepts like this one is essential for building trust, reducing religious tension, and fostering a more effective and compassionate Christian witness in Muslim-majority settings like Gouna.
A study on the health benefits of prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for mission
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Moomba, Lubilo
The study was about the Study on the Health Benefits of Prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for Mission. The research used a qualitative method which employed phenomenology research design on Sunni Muslims who congregate at Matero Mosque, Lusaka Zambia. The findings of this research indicate that there are physical and spiritual health benefits associated with correct observance of prayer (salat). The study also showed that the said Muslims suffer from high blood pressure (BP). In Chapter two, the literature was reviewed on physical and spiritual health benefits of prayer with its mission implications for Matero Adventists to reach the said Muslims. Chapter three showed the methodology route get research findings. Chapter four analysed the findings using a content analysis method to manually identify main themes. Chapter four also covered missiological implications leading to proposed intercessory prayer strategy and medical missionary strategy. Chapter five discussed conclusion, summary and recommendations of the study.
A contextualized mission approach for engaging the Hausa Muslims in Uyo, Nigeria through intentional friendship
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-04) Aniefiok Joseph Oyuhontem
This research explored a contextualized mission approach for engaging the Hausa Muslim community in Uyo, Nigeria, through intentional friendship. It was observed that conventional evangelistic methods, such as public preaching and open-air evangelism, often yield minimal results among Hausa Muslims due to their deep-rooted culture and religious perceptions. Many in the community view Christianity, particularly the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with suspicion; this is often due to misunderstandings of its beliefs and a lack of sensitivity to their worldview. The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived barriers to effective evangelism among Hausa Muslims in Uyo, explore mission strategies appropriate for their context, and develop a relational approach, which can be implemented for engaging them with the gospel. A descriptive research design was employed, involving interviews and focus group discussions. Based on the findings, the researcher developed a friendship-based evangelism model aimed at building trust and relationships as a bridge for gospel outreach. The study found that intentional friendship can be a highly effective method for reaching Hausa Muslims. This approach leads to a noticeable change in the community’s perception of the Adventist Church, and opened doors for spiritual conversations. The results demonstrated that relational evangelism builds trust, fosters mutual respect, and paves the way for meaningful gospel engagement. The study concluded that building intentional friendships is important to reaching the resistant community, like the Hausa Muslims in Uyo. It is recommended that the Church should train members in relational witnessing on how to communicate the gospel in a culturally sensitive manner.
An evaluation of the impact of poverty on the Liumba community in Liumba Mission Station: A strategy towards hardship alleviation
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Monde Ilukena
The study was about evaluating the impact of Poverty on the Liumba community in Liumba mission station:Astratey towards hardship alleviation. The research used a qualitative design that employed personal interviews and a focus group. Six individuals were interviewed and eight participants formed a focus group. The findings of this research indicate that poverty has had a negative impact on the Liumba mission station in its persuit to carry out the divine missiological mandate of reaching the community of Liumba. The findings in chapter two further revealed that both the Old Testament and New Testamennt presented the the challenge of poverty on mission and provided a blueprint of how God addressed the scourge of poverty among his people and on mission. Chapter four discussed the methodology in details employed in this rresearch. Chapter five analysed the findings using a thematic analysis by arranging the responses according to the questions in the investigation. Further it was found out that poverty has had a negative impact on the mission at Liumba mission station, and the social-economic prospects of the community of Liumba. Furthermore, a strategy towards poverty alleviation was devised in this chapter. Chapter six suggests about six recommendations on how the challenge of poverty on mission can be addressed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The use of integrated approach involving non-governmental organisations, youth ministries department, opening churches for literacy classes to address the effects of poverty on mission and in the community of Liumba.
Implications of the Nc’wala ceremony rituals on Adventist faith practice in Kapata Mission District, Zambia: A missiological response
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Hamuntili, Bright
This study examines the interplay between the Nc’wala ceremony and Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) faith practices within Zambia’s Kapata Mission District, offering a missiological perspective on the integration of traditional and Christian religious expressions. The Nc’wala ceremony, a deeply rooted cultural and religious event, presents a unique challenge and opportunity for the relatively new SDA community. The research explores how the ceremony’s communal rites, feasts, and ancestral veneration influence and sometimes conflict with established Adventist beliefs and practices. Employing qualitative methods including interviews, and observations, the study investigates the diverse responses of Kapata Adventists to the Nc’wala ceremony which bring ancestral worship. It analyzes the strategies employed by Adventist leaders and missionaries to navigate these complexities, balancing doctrinal integrity with cultural sensitivity. The research delves into the theological implications of this interaction, considering how the church negotiates cultural respect and theological purity. The findings illuminate the dynamics between traditional African rituals and Christian practices, offering valuable insights for missiological theory and practice. The study highlights the need for ongoing dialogue and a context-sensitive approach that values local traditions while upholding core Christian beliefs. It emphasizes the importance of mutual understanding and respect in fostering effective and respectful engagement with local customs. Ultimately, this research provides a valuable case study for understanding the broader implications of cultural and religious intersections in missionary work and suggests avenues for future research on similar interfaith dynamics.
Perception of purity in Islam and Christianity and its missiological implication in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria
(Adventist University of Africa, 2025-05) Fasaanu Abiodun Peter
Human-beings are social in nature which makes them to interact in one way or the other. God, the Creator created them in His own image. Consequently, human-being are Imago Dei, who are to interact with one another. God has also interacted with human in varying and diverse ways as the Biblical accounts have made us to understand. This paper then seeks to study the understanding of people of different religion persuasion through their perception of purity. The emphasis is to elucidate the perception of purity in both Christianity and Islam in Ijebu-Ode in other to find a more successful way of reaching the Muslims. The qualitative research approach is employed which uses phenomenological research design through interviews and discussions with a focus group. The sample of this study was purposively selected. The participants are eight (8) in number. Four (4) of them are Christians with Sunni Muslim background. The remaining four (4) are typical Christians from the three major groups of Christian in Ijebu-Ode. The Christianity in Ijebu-Ode is grouped into Orthodox, Pentecostal and African Initiated Churches. Moreover, the participants are selected from Seventh-day Adventist Church, Baptist Church, Cherubim and Seraphim Church, and Redeemed Christian Church of God. The participants from Seventh-day Adventist Church and Baptist Church are considered as the orthodox group. The other participants from Cherubim and Seraphim Church, and the Redeemed Christian Church of God are regarded as African Initiated Churches and Pentecostal groups respectively. It was discovered that many Christians in Ijebu-Ode are not aware of the purity perception of their Muslim neighbors. Muslims uphold purity as a way to win God’s favor and so they practice it daily. In contrast, majority of Christians in Ijebu-Ode considered upholding purity practice as specified in the Bible especially the Old Testament as outdated and needless, since Christ has died for their sins. The grace that Christ has made available is regarded as nullification of physical purity practices. This stance of Christians offend the Muslims. Therefore, it has become a herculean task for Christians to reach them with the Gospel of Christ. Meanwhile, the Seventh-day Adventist Church who still uphold purity practice are not known to the Muslims to be different from every other Christian. However, the Seventh-day Adventist Church members engage in purity not as a way to gain God’s favor, nor as a ritual, but simply for some benefits those purity practices offer. The findings of this study presents a mission opportunity to Muslims by Seventh-day Adventist Church. The mission to Muslim by them can be a rewarding endeavor only if they will become “all thing to all people” (1 Cor 9: 19-23) in other to draw them to Christ. In conclusion, upholding purity as recorded in the Bible can reduce the relationship gap between Muslims and Christians as they interact with one another. Consequently a winsome relationship can be established with the Muslims in their daily interactions. Nevertheless, the Muslim worldview about purity must also be addressed as they accept the gospel as it is in Christ.
A strategy to empower the Seventh-day Adventist staff in Djibouti Adventist Health Centre to reach Muslims in Djibouti City, Djibouti
(Adventist University of Africa, 2017-06) Bahiru Woldegebreal
This study was intended to empower the staff in Djibouti Adventist health Center to reach Muslims through the health message. The Researcher used a base-line survey in order to find out the strength and the weakness of the health center. Christ’s methods to win souls were adapted – healing, preaching and showing sympathy. This won the confidence of the community. The result showed that there was no substantial regular training to equip the Adventist staff to reach Muslims. The Researcher used seminars to equip the Adventist staff. After the evaluation, they testified that they were better equipped to embark on Muslim outreach due to improved knowledge and skills. They, in turn, conducted two seminars to the non-Adventist staff and to the community. After practicing their improved skills and approach, most of the community decided for health reform. The relationship between the Muslim staff and the community was improved and there was a more positive attitude prevailing among the Muslim staff, Adventist staff and the community. The Researcher recommended that regular training of the staff would sustain the gains of this study in order to reach Muslims for Christ. The study also recommends that higher organization closely makes sure that, prior to their appointment, individuals appointed to such Muslim dominated area should have the training and skills to reach Muslims. It was further recommended that the appointed medical missionaries have sufficient communication skills to reach the population they are sent to in order to avoid the gaps which become a barrier to their work.
A Strategy for Contextualized Ministry to Muslim Women at Aba in Aba East Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
(Adventist University of Africa, 2017-06) Nwachukwu, Victor Samuel Uzoma
Various strategies have been applied by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church to communicate the gospel to non-Christians; but none has been positively utilized for outreach to Muslim Women in Aba Community. Hence, this study aimed at designing and developing an effective evangelism program that will meet the yearnings of the Muslim women at Aba. Also, it is aimed at raising awareness of the church and the Adventist Women’s Ministry, in particular, to the need for witness among Muslim women through the building of personal relationships, genuine kindness, hospitality, medical and relief/development efforts, and educational endeavors. The objective of the program was the development of a relevant message based on the felt needs of Muslim women. This study followed a program development model, using training, seminars and lectures. The results of the study indicated that it helped the women of the Church to change their negative perception about Islam and Muslims. The women of the Church realized that working among Muslims has a biblically informed foundation. Above all, the realization that Jesus died for all brought increased passion among Adventist women to make disciples of Jesus Christ among Muslims. The study recommended consistent effort in training Church members and the women, in particular, by conducting internal workshops and seminars equipping them with relevant knowledge and materials to reach out to Muslim women at Aba.
Effect of African Community Values on Christian Discipleship Among Adventist Believers in Mwanza City, Tanzania
(Adventist University of Africa, 2024-05) Ngussa, Baraka Manjale
This study investigated the effect of African Community values on Christian Discipleship among Adventist believers in Mwanza City, Tanzania. It was based on the assumption that like in the apostolic church, effective discipleship requires contemporary believers’ engagement in fellowship, unity and sharing, participation and belonging. These are selected biblical values which are also part of the African Community worldview. The study used the descriptive-correlational design to establish the perceptions of the respondents, their demographic differences and the relationship between the African communal values and discipleship. The study randomly sampled six out of 33 local districts in Mwanza City as sampling unit. From each of the six districts, one local church participated. Out of 1,410 church members from the six churches, the sample of 306 church members was randomly selected through systematic sampling. Data from the field came through a questionnaire with the response rate of 268. Validity of the questionnaire was ensured through expert judgment, while the reliability test took place from the pilot data where the Cronbach’s Alpha for each variable was above 0.7. Data was treated through descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and Linear Regression Analysis. Based on the findings, the study concluded that the Adventist believers in Mwanza City embraced fellowship to some extent and they actively participated in church activities. Unity and sharing existed among the believers. The believers experienced a sense of belonging and their local churches were the best places to be as they treated one another respectfully. They actively participated in discipleship programs through family and personal prayers, public and personal evangelism and distribution of Christian literature. The increase in age positively affected the discipleship engagement as members moved from the age of 18 through 65. Based on the conclusions and implications of the study findings, the researcher recommends the following mission strategies: There is a need for the Adventist local churches in Mwanza City to provide opportunities for members to fellowship through eating together after worship services and through Sabbath School units. The fellowship will increase unity among the believers and strengthen members’ collaboration in discipleship. There is a need to strengthen Sabbath School programs since attractive programs propel members’ effective learning of God’s word and its application in discipleship endeavors. The established unity and sharing among the believers should be extended to non- Adventist believers. Through such Christ’s method, members will win the non-Adventist believers’ confidence, while bidding them to follow Christ and become his disciples. There is a need for local churches in Mwanza City to strengthen training and equipping of members for discipleship. The training should cover personal evangelistic strategies. This initiative will propel members’ active engagement in personal evangelism.
A strategy to evangelize Muslims in Kitui Town, East Kenya Union Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, 2016-05) Mbai, Julius Munuve
The church of Christ on earth was organized for missionary purpose, and the Lord desires to see the entire church devising ways and means whereby high and low, rich and poor may hear the message of truth.1 Therefore, the Seventh-day Adventist Church gives the priority to evangelism in the spirit of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. While Islam seems to be one of the major non-Christian religions in Kitui town, its adherents are languishing without a clear knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ despite efforts by the pastors who served in this town before. This study examined the factors causing reluctance in evangelizing Muslims in Kitui town and, using the findings thereof, developed a strategy to be used to evangelize to Muslims in this town. In order to achieve the purpose of this study of developing a strategy to evangelize Muslims in Kitui town, this researcher studied relevant literature on Islam and on evangelism and laid a basis for the study. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were applied in an attempt to reach a conclusion and analysis of the results analyzed.2 A survey was carried out using a random sample drawn from Seventh-day Adventist Church members in Kitui to establish factors which affect evangelism to the Muslims in Kitui town. The survey revealed that fear was a major factor in approaching Muslims for evangelistic purposes. After an analysis of the questionnaires, this research revealed that a negative attitude was present among the members toward Islam and they thought of it as “a religion of violence.” The survey also established that many members had no knowledge of Islam culture and teachings. This led the researcher to prepare a program to equip the members for evangelism. An eight-day training was organized from 25th September to 2nd October 2011. After the training, the zeal for evangelism was aroused and the church was involved in action, which lead to the organization of a Muhadhara.
A strategy to minimize interfaith marriages between Seventh-day Adventists and Muslims in Busoga sub region, Eastern Uganda Field
(Adventist University of Africa, 2016-06) Kajjura, Jimmy
Marriage is among the sacred key fundamental values of Christianity. God’s original own idea of giving man a precious gift in life. The Bible clearly informs us that in the first week of creation, God Himself mediated between the union of Adam and Eve and Jesus affirms it in Matthew 19:6 that what God has put together let no man put asunder. Even though God restricts marriage to be between people of the same spiritual values, in Busoga sun region there has emerged a tendency where Muslim men are marrying Adventist women at a worrying rate. While pondering upon this phenomenon, the researcher minded much upon the reasons why God instituted marriage, that is to say; for procreation, intimacy, everlasting relationship among others, how can then one be yoked together with un believer (2 Cor 6:14). The above challenges prompted the researcher to develop a strategy on how to mitigate this phenomenon. The research started by mobilizing the Adventist community through electronic media especially Radio Maranatha that is situated in this area. This was applied since 80% of Adventists in this area listens to it. Other strategies used included; seminars, dialogues, sermons, and equipping of the participants with materials that are essential in cubing down this tendency. The program emerged successful because the average attendance was 70 to 80 out of 100, which was the target number in the five selected centers. It was successful also due to the moral and financial support provided by the field leadership; they too were always in attendance. Above all, after the seminars, one of the prime proposals made by the attendees asked the field leadership to introduce Adventist Muslim Relations (AMR) course in Eastern Ministerial Training College (EMIT) something that was seconded unanimously, this was implemented promptly up to date all evangelists in this college undergo this training before they are graduate.
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) Mbago, Meshack Okoth
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 embedment in the Scripture is affirmative to the fact that God has a salvific agenda for all nations. Pursuantly the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Oyugis Central is actively involved in various mission oriented programs, contrariwise, a survey conducted in June 2012 revealed that none of her members is engaged in ministry to Muslims. It is from this premise that the researcher developed a program to mobilize Oyugis Central church members’ involvement in mission to Muslims so as to change their perception from considering Islam as a challenge, but an opportunity to share the gospel. Preparations began in October 2011 however lectures and interactive discussions began in June 2012 with 85 participants. A series of lessons, Mission Mobilization Program, a three-phased program was developed and implemented for six months. AMR department launch at the end of the implementation testifies to a positive impact created by the program. 100 church members were mobilized for mission to Islam and active ministry established in contrast to non-involvement hitherto depicted.
Media Evangelism to Muslims: a case study of Handeni Town, Tanga Region, Tanzania
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-05) Soka, Igin John
Media is a vital tool in evangelism which enables the message to pass from the sender to the receiver. However, it has been used in evangelism from the time immemorial. Even though media has played an important role in evangelism, still Handeni Church has not managed to use it effectively to pass the message of salvation. Therefore, this study focuses on evangelizing Muslims in Handeni using media. The study was based on the following objectives: identifying the challenges facing the church in evangelism and identifying the strategies to be used by the church in evangelizing. The researcher used case study design by applying both qualitative and quantitative methods. Both primary and secondary sources of data collection were used to study the population of 60 respondents, out of which 41 respondents were used as sample in the study. After the study, the researcher conducted seminars in order to implement the findings of the study and, after implementation, the researcher concluded the study. The study revealed that using the following strategies can be used in evangelizing; using house to house evangelism strategy, dialogue which was supported by 63.4%, mixing Quran and Bible verses as supported by 60.9% and distribution of books that was supported by 75.6%, electronic media whereby 68.3% supported the use of television, 65.6% supported the use of radio. In the pretesting, the percentage of people who had fulfilled Islamic taboos and culture was 19.5% out of 41 and, in post testing, it increased 63.3%. The number of people who engaged in home church was 4.8% in pretesting and increased up to 24% in post testing. The percentage of respondents who used and were able to use Quran and Bible verses was 7.3% and increased up to 60.9% in post testing. The percentage of people who distributed books was 19.5% in pretesting and increased up to 63.4% in post testing. In pretesting, the percentage of people who participated in interfaith dialogue was 7.3% and increased up to 43.9% out of 41 in post testing. Recommendations were supplied in conclusion by the researcher.
Towards effective integration of single parents in discipleship, Thamanda Seventh-day Adventist, Central Kenya Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2020-09) Ruiga, Lawrence Gitonga
Christianity is anchored on Christ’s command to carry the message of salvation to the ends of the earth. This can be done by ensuring that all adherents are involved appropriately and effectively in all Church activities. The Church is expected to be the place where all members have a sense of belonging, acceptance, and inclusivity. This implies that every Church member should get an opportunity to serve his or her master freely in the ecclesiastical programs of the Church. This research was based at Thamanda SDA Church and sought to explore ways through which single parents could be effectively integrated into the discipleship programs of the Church at Thamanda. In this survey, the researcher attempted to find out the theoretical foundations for single parents’ participation in discipleship. So, research adopted a qualitative research paradigm that is anchored on exploring the respondents’ views in a particular setting, in this case, at Thamanda SDA Church. The investigation also used a document analysis method whereby various literature and documents were analyzed and reviewed for coherency and contribution to the present research. The research revealed that single parents have long been left out of the Church programs. As a result, the researcher developed and implemented a Missiological method that single parents can use as a means of discipleship as they go for mission. The strategy involves a volunteer perspective for soul winning activities under the strategy by the name “Faith Mission Strategy [FMS]” which entails trusting in God for discipleship. The evaluation carried out on the discipleship program verified that it was greatly successful. This was evidenced after single parents conducted a two weeks gospel campaign that resulted in more cooperation among Church members.

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