Aboungo, Philemon Nso2025-09-012025-09-012017-01https://irepository.aua.ac.ke/handle/123456789/601Full text dissertationThis study aimed at nurturing Muslim converts in North Ghana Mission. It has been observed that many Muslim converts soon leave the church after baptism. In order to address this challenge, this study was designed to develop, implement, and evaluate a strategy to nurture and keep Muslim-background believers in the three churches selected within the Tamale Metropolis in North Ghana Mission field. The study employed an exploratory descriptive study that used qualitative research techniques to gain insight into the reasons why such converts leave the church. Interview and focus group discussions were the instruments used in collecting data. In all, thirty-six persons were purposively chosen as participants of the study. Twenty-four participants were involved in three different focus group discussions. Twelve participants were interviewed individually. Of those interviewed, seven were from Muslim backgrounds, three were pastors and two were church administrators at North Ghana Mission. The findings from these interviews were collated and summarized. Notable among the findings were persecution from former fellow Muslims and family members, unfriendliness of church members, more restrictions on the lifestyle of church members, and monogamous marriages. Based on the above findings, an intervention plan was drawn to help address some of these challenges. The intervention was implemented through seminars and workshops to address issues like de-theologizing the Islamic mindset, filling the friendship gap for new converts, relocation for security and empowerment projects, and funding. At the post-seminar meeting, the intervention strategies were accepted by the stakeholders as helpful and recommended to be continued. When the intervention program was implemented, members became aware of their responsibilities toward new members and especially Muslims. This has led members to cultivate the spirit of friendship toward new members so that the mission of the church will be fulfilled by nurturing the people that the Lord brings in.en-USMuslim convertsSeventh-day Adventist ChurchGhanaThesis