The Influence of Ministerial Training in Enhancing Youth Participation in Mission Work of Protestant Churches in Kiserian Town Kenya
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Mission work in this study is a coordinated outreach effort where Christian’s endeavor to reach unreached communities with the gospel. However, mission work in churches is a dilemma, occasioned by insufficient youth presence in the mission field. In Kenya, there has been a declining youth participation in mission work, particularly in Protestant churches, compounded by participation omission, youth vulnerability, and inadequate support. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of ministerial training in enhancing youth participation in mission work of Protestant churches in Kiserian town, Kenya. The study applied descriptive survey design to collect quantitative and qualitative data from youth and church leaders in a natural setting. A population of 653, consisting of 600 youth and 53 church leaders, was identified. Stratified random sampling (20%) selected 136 respondents: 120 youth and 16 church leaders. Data was collected from youth via questionnaires with open and closed-ended questions, while interviews were conducted on church leaders. Validity and reliability of tools was achieved through pilot-testing at St. Stephen's Church and Kenya Assemblies of God in Matasia. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS version 27. Results were presented in charts and tables as frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviations. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic approach. Participants consent was sought, assuring confidentiality and ensuring data collected was for academic purposes only. Results revealed that Protestant churches considered ministerial training critical for youth participation in mission work; however, churches had not conducted adequate training to equip youth. The study concluded that ministerial training had considerable influence on youth participation in mission work. However, contribution of youth in mission was hampered by inadequate facilities and instructional materials. The study suggests that leaders should allocate funds to facilitate training programs, ensuring youth are confident to do mission work in churches.
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