An Evaluation of The Contribution of Christian Education In The Growth of Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya (PAGK), A Case Study of Lake District in Kisumu County
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2017-10
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Pan Africa Christian University
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of Christian Education in the growth of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya (PAGK); a case study of Lake District in Kisumu County. Lack of proper and efficient administration of Christian Education had led to the stagnation of both spiritual and numerical growth of the church. It was hypothesized in this study that proper administration of Christian Education would lead to church growth within the PAGK in Lake District in Kisumu County. This study was carried out in PAGK Lake District in Kisumu County. A sampled population of 163 participants responded to questionnaires as the main study method. The analysis of data was through excel and power BI. This was a descriptive survey. The main finding of this study was that Christian Education was practiced within PAGK Lake District but it was not properly and intentionally managed. Lack of balanced doctrinal teachings was identified as one of the main reasons why it could not support a balanced spiritual and numerical growth of the PAGK Lake District in Kisumu County. From the findings, this
imbalance was confirmed when it was noted that there was more emphasis on payment of tithes and offerings than the teachings on Christian witnessing and the baptism in the Holy Spirit. These are the core beliefs of the church which should also have been emphasized. The findings of this study will be used to redirect the approach to Christian Education teachings in order to offset the stagnated spiritual and population growth of the PAGK Lake District. It is also hoped that the findings of the study may help establish a vibrant Christian Education Department that will be instrumental in propelling church growth within PAGK as a whole.
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Evaluation of the Contribution of Christian Education,The Growth of Pentecostal Assemblies of God Kenya