The study was carried to; assess the concept of Church discipline and analyze how it is perceived; establish reasons why Church discipline is not handled well; evaluate how Church discipline leads to spiritual and numerical growth and develop the guidelines of administering Church discipline in Pentecostal Church. Descriptive design, qualitative and quantitative methods were employed and data collected using questionnaires and interviews were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Scientists (SPSS) and Nvivo 11 respectively.
Church discipline has been abused, opposed and even neglected among the Pentecostal Churches and this necessitated the study that sought to investigate the effects of Church discipline on Spiritual and numerical growth of Pentecostal Church in Bukasakya Sub-county, Industrial City Division, Mbale City.
The analysis showed a strong correlation between Church discipline and the growth of the Church as it was seen from data collection through Bible sources, books, magazines, articles, websites and journals as it was used in discussing the topic. Therefore it was concluded that Church discipline promotes the growth of the Church. The researcher recommended that pastors and Church leaders be taught the meaning, importance and purpose of Church discipline and be guided to rightly carry out Church discipline.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- DEDICATION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- LISTS OF TABLES.
- LISTS OF FIGURES
- LISTS OF APPENDIXES
- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.
- ABSTRACT.
- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION.
- Introduction......
- Background to the Study..
- Statement of the Problem
- Objectives of the Study.
- General Objectives...........
- Specific objectives .....
- Research questions..
- Hypothesis...........
- Scope of the Study
- Content Scope.
- Geographical Scope.
- Time Scope
- Significance of the Study.
- Significance to Practice....
- Significance to Social Change
- Significance to Academia
- Limitations of the Study..
- Delimitation of the Study....
- Definitions of Operational Terms
- CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction........
- Concept of Church discipline and how it is perceived in Pentecostal Church...
- Reasons why Church discipline is not handled well in Pentecostal Church…...
- How Church discipline leads to spiritual and numerical growth in Pentecostal Church
- The guidelines of administering Church discipline in Pentecostal Church
- CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
- Introduction...
- Research Design and Rationale.....
- Location of the Study......
- Target Population...........
- Determination of the Sample Size and selection
- Sampling Methods.
- Purposive Sampling .
- Convenience sample
- Simple Random Sampling
- Data Collection Methods and Instruments.
- Questionnaire Method..
- Interview Method.
- Observation......
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation explores the effects of church discipline on the numerical and spiritual growth of Pentecostal churches. The study aims to analyze how different forms of church discipline are perceived and implemented within Pentecostal contexts and their subsequent impact on the growth of the church. The research investigates both the positive and negative effects of discipline on the church's numerical growth, as well as its impact on the spiritual development and maturity of its members.- The role and perception of church discipline in Pentecostal churches
- The impact of church discipline on the numerical growth of Pentecostal churches
- The effects of church discipline on the spiritual growth and maturity of church members
- The challenges and best practices for administering church discipline effectively within Pentecostal contexts
- The relationship between church discipline and the overall health and vitality of Pentecostal congregations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, provides background information on church discipline and Pentecostal churches, and defines the research problem, objectives, and hypotheses. It also outlines the scope, significance, limitations, and delimitations of the study.
- Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on the concept of church discipline, its application in Pentecostal churches, and its effects on church growth. It examines various perspectives on the reasons for challenges in implementing church discipline effectively, as well as the potential benefits of discipline for both numerical and spiritual growth.
- Chapter Three: Methodology: This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study, including the research design, data collection methods, sample selection, and data analysis techniques. It explains the rationale behind the choice of methodology and the steps involved in data collection and analysis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the intersection of church discipline, Pentecostalism, numerical growth, spiritual growth, and church health. Key terms include church discipline, Pentecostal churches, spiritual growth, numerical growth, church health, and effective implementation of discipline. The study investigates the relationship between church discipline and the overall well-being of Pentecostal congregations.- Citation du texte
- Levi Wafula (Auteur), 2022, Effects of church discipline on numerical and spiritual growth of the Pentecostal Church, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1398044
