Barriers Limiting Christian Preaching to Muslims: A Case Study of MCK Nyambene Synod, Meru County
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Evangelism involves sharing the Gospel message with non-Christians. Despite MCK Nyambene Synod’s efforts to preach the word of God to the Muslim community, the body of Christ has experienced little success in converting Muslims to Christianity. This has hindered the growth of Christianity in the region. This study sought to investigate the factors that hinder preaching of the word of God to the Muslims within MCK Nyambene Synod, Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions with church members; and document analysis. A target population of 669 respondents was drawn from the MCK Nyambene Synod. Purposive and stratified sampling techniques were used to select eighty-nine (89) respondents comprising 1 Bishop, 19 ministers, 59 lay preachers, and 10 Muslims. Purposive sampling was used to identify individuals with direct evangelistic experience, while stratified sampling ensured representation across different circuits, age groups, and leadership roles. Thematic narrative approach was used to analyze the data. Results indicated that a significant need to equip Christians engaged in evangelism with essential skills to effectively reach out to Muslims. It was recommended that senior church leaders and academic institutions need to develop a curriculum meant to empower Christians involved in evangelism.
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