This study investigated the impact of training Baptist pastors in using the Internet to disseminate information in their ministries. Quasi-experimental research design was used to examine the impact of training in some aspects of Internet information dissemination and the effects it would have on the ministries of the pastors. Thirty pastors were randomly selected and trained from the pool of pastors without experience in the use of the Internet. A course content was designed for the training.
A questionnaire was administered to the pastors before the training as a pre-test and the same questionnaire was administered again to the pastors after the training as a post-test. Ten church members were also randomly selected from each of the churches of these pastors who assessed the impact of the training after the pastors have used the acquired knowledge in their ministries for one month. After the pastors have been using the knowledge in their ministries for one month another questionnaire was administered to the church members for the appraisal. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data collected.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- Introductory Statement
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Research Questions
- Purpose of the Study
- Significance of the Study
- Operational Definitions of Terms
- Scope of the Study
- CHAPTER TWO
- Concepts of Communication
- Purpose of Communication
- Means of Communication
- The Pastor's Ministry
- Internet as Means of Communication: A Focus on its Features
- Elements and Uses of Internet
- Internet as a Means of Information Collection
- Internet as a Means of Interaction among Christians
- Impact of Internet on the Pastoral Ministry
- Internet and Christian Ministry
- CHAPTER THREE
- Research Design
- Population and Sample
- Sampling Techniques
- Instruments for Data Collection
- Validity and Reliability of the Instruments
- Procedure for Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- CHAPTER FOUR
- Analysis of Data
- Discussion of Results
- CHAPTER FIVE
- Summary
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- Suggestions for Further Research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to examine the impact of the Internet on the pastoral ministry in the contemporary context. It investigates the ways in which pastors are utilizing the Internet in their ministry and the potential benefits and challenges associated with its use.
- The rise of the Internet as a new medium of communication in a globalized world.
- The changing landscape of pastoral ministry in the face of new technologies and cultural trends.
- The potential and limitations of the Internet as a tool for Christian evangelism and outreach.
- The impact of the Internet on the relationship between pastors and their congregations.
- The importance of responsible and ethical use of the Internet in Christian ministry.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: Introduction This chapter sets the scene for the study by introducing the phenomenon of the Internet and its growing influence on communication. It also outlines the research problem, research questions, purpose, and significance of the study, and discusses the scope of the study.
- Chapter Two: Concepts of Communication and the Role of the Internet This chapter explores the theoretical framework of communication and the role of the Internet as a powerful communication tool. It analyzes the features, uses, and potential impact of the Internet on pastoral ministry.
- Chapter Three: Research Design and Methodology This chapter outlines the research design, sampling techniques, instruments for data collection, and methods for data analysis used in the study.
- Chapter Four: Analysis of Data and Discussion of Results This chapter presents the findings of the study and discusses their implications.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study explores the intersection of communication, pastoral ministry, and the Internet. Key areas of focus include the impact of the Internet on the church, online evangelism, digital communication strategies, and the ethical considerations of using technology in ministry.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Adebayo Afolaranmi (Autor:in), 2009, Training baptist pastors in internet information dissemination capabilities in their ministries. An appraisal of the impact, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1154300
