scholarly journals Stress and its Impacts among Pastors in the Moravian Church of Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Issue 4) ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
Madaraka Angetile
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Church Members ◽  
District Leaders ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Moravian Church ◽  
The Church

This study sought to establish stress and its potential impacts among pastors in the Moravian Church of Tanzania. The study adopted the mixed methods research approach whereby interview schedule and closed-ended questionnaire gathered data from respondents. The study comprised of 41 out of 120 population of pastors selected through simple random sampling, including one Bishop, four provincial and district leaders and thirty-six church pastors. Disagreement between church members and pastors was found to be one of stressors to pastors. It is therefore high time to intervene with strong means and alternatives so that pastors work in supportive environments. In order to enhance working morale among pastors it is essential to keep them motivated. Furthermore, the Moravian Church of Tanzania needs to review policies on working conditions so that pastors will work comfortably. The church should also establish regular seminars and trainings to educate pastors on essential skills, such as leadership and financial management in order to reduce unnecessary conflicts with church members and leadership as the conflicts are the causatives of stress.

Discipleship and Stewardship as Vital Aspects for Church Mission: A Case of Kwamrombo SDA Church in Arusha, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Jeremiah Theophilo Izungo ◽  
Mussa S. Muneja
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Word Of God ◽  
Disciples Of Christ ◽  
Church Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Church Mission ◽  
Christ Church ◽  
The Church

This study sought to establish the linkage between stewardship and discipleship in the context of Kwamrombo SDA Church in Arusha City, using 20 church members as participants. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews and the thematic approach was employed in analysis. The study holds that in order to resolve the discipleship and stewardship issues in the Kwamrombo church, members need to make decisions to equally support the church through discipleship and stewardship. If couples plan their finances together, they will be more likely to remind each other on the importance returning tithe and giving offering faithfully. They will also be of help to their children and other church members. Church programs need be conducted in a holistic approach by encompassing both spiritual and economic empowerment aspects including entrepreneurship and personal financial management. There is need for intentional discipleship program that will enable the church members to know their God given responsibilities as Disciples of Christ. Church pastors and church leaders need to launch stewardship programs that will include faithfully receiving the word of God in their lives and living in harmony with the word. This will motivate members to return tithe, give offerings and participate in discipleship programs effectively.

scholarly journals The Roles of Parents in Enhancing Academic Performance among Public Secondary Schools at Nyamagana District, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Issue 1 (January to March 2021)) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Adam Peter Seni ◽  
Daniel Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Saint Augustine ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Parental Participation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Learning At Home ◽  
Good Number

This study sought to investigate on the roles of parents in enhancing children’s academic performance among Public Secondary Schools at Nyamagana District, Tanzania. The study employed the mixed research approach to organize the qualitative and quantitative data so as to deal with the research problem. The sample for this study included 88 students whereby Simple random sampling was used to select them. Purposive sampling was used to select the DEO, WEO and some teachers while parents were selected through convenient sampling. Data was gathered through questionnaire and interview schedule. The instruments were validated by two research experts from Saint Augustine University of Tanzania. The study concludes that parents are somehow not doing very well on the issue of parenting as a good number of them did not play their role effectively. Parental role in communication with teachers was done well as a good number of parents rarely or never communicated with teachers to make follow ups regarding their children’s education. The rate of parents’ volunteering in school development activities was very low and the rate of parental participation in supervision of students’ learning at home was very minimal. However, parents participated in decision making regarding school related activities. Finally, parents were not doing well on issues related to community participation. Based on the conclusions, it is recommended that since the rate of parental participation in enhancing children’s academic performance is low, school authorities need to organize for seminars and workshops to parents on the importance of their participation in school related programs that enhance the academic performance of their children.

scholarly journals Variability of Academic Adjustment of First Years among Public Kenyan Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1456-1467
Author(s):  
Osoro Gladys Nyaboke ◽  
Dr. Callen Nyamwange ◽  
Dr. Enock Obuba
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Adjustment ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
First Year Students

Adjustment to University was defined in terms of academic; the study endeavoured to determine the influence of orientation programme on first-year students' academic adjustment in public universities in Kenya; Mixed methods research approach was used. The study utilized a descriptive survey design. Twostage cluster sampling, simple random sampling, and purposeful sampling techniques were employed to obtain 479 respondents from the target population of 71,285. The study was conducted in nine public universities in Kenya between January and April 2019. Data was collected using three research instruments: a questionnaire, focused group discussions, and in-depth interview schedule. The tools were validated by two experts from Kisii University, while reliability was determined through the test-re-test method in a pilot study for a first-year student questionnaire. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques (Content Analysis, Means and Standard Deviations, Factor Analysis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Post-hoc t-tests) were utilized to analyze data with the aid of the computer-based Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Research hypotheses were tested at α ≤ 0.05 level. Findings indicatethat the duration of the orientation programme, activities and how they are carried out together with the location and size of the universities in terms of the student population and organizational structure do influence the level of adjustment realized by first-year students. Besides, academic adjustment was higher in old universities than in new universities. This will inform the design and implementation of diverse guidelines and programmes suitable to meet first-year students' requirements.Further, results will enlighten first-year students to recognize their situation and be encouraged to seek more timely assistance and services. The study recommends that when developing orientation programmes, universities need to identify specific desired outcomes in all areas of first year students’ academic adjustment and create programmes that align with those unique demands.Universities may consider adopting an extended orientation programme by integrating orientation materials into the curriculum during the first semester.

scholarly journals The Effect of Church Community Development and Pastoral Services on The Growth of The Congregation of The Bethel Indonesia Church, Family Blessing Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Kasiatin Widianto ◽  
Surja Permana ◽  
Juanda Juanda
Keyword(s):  
Church Growth ◽  
Pastoral Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Church Members ◽  
The People ◽  
Church Building ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Church

The existence of the church in this world is God's plan and will. Like a plant, which naturally grows and develops; as is the case with the existence of the church, God desires that His church grow and develop both in quality and quantity. There are various factors that influence the growth of the church, including the presence of church members and good pastoral care for the people. This research to describe the influence of church building and pastoral care on the growth of the congregation of the Bethel Indonesia Church “Family Blessing” Surabaya. Apart from that, to find out how much influence each independent variable has on the dependent variable. The approach used in this research is quantitative; where the population which is the object of this research is 400 members of the Bethel Indonesia Church “Family Blessing” Surabaya. The sample is taken from a population of 24% or 96 people who can represent the population with a simple random sampling technique. The data collection technique uses an instrument in the form of a questionnaire to collect data on three variables, namely: (1) fostering church members, (2) pastoral care, and (3) church growth. The results of the study showed: (1) the influence of coaching church members on the growth of the congregation of the Bethel Indonesia Church “Family Blessing” Surabaya was in the medium category. (2) the influence of pastoral care on the growth of the congregation of the Bethel Indonesia Church “Family Blessing” Surabaya in the medium category. And (3) the influence of coaching church members and pastoral care together on the growth of the congregation of the Bethel Indonesia Church “Family Blessing” Surabaya is also in the medium category. Based on the findings in this research, several suggestions were suggested as follows: (1) The formation of church members, with three dimensions, namely Coinonia, Diakonia and Marturia had influence in the medium category. It is recommended that it be maintained, even if the implementation is increased. Because through these three dimensions the resources of the people are included in the ministry. (2) As with the formation of church members, pastoral care also influences the moderate category of church growth, therefore it is recommended that the implementation be increased so that through direct contact with the life of the congregation it will strengthen the spirituality of the church.

scholarly journals Availability of ICT Facilities and Teachers’ Competence in the Use of ICT among Public Secondary Schools in Ngara District, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Faith Fidelis ◽  
Daniel Oduor Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
The Government

This study sought to establish the availability of ICT facilities and teachers competence in the use of ICT among public secondary schools in Ngara, Tanzania. The study employed a mixed research approach in that interview schedule and questionnaire were employed as sources of data. The population of the study was 525 stakeholders from 31 secondary schools, including the DEO, the WEO, the Heads of schools, ICT manager and teachers. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to determine the sample of 84 respondents from four randomly selected schools. Qualitative data was analyzed based on themes while quantitative data was analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that the schools faced non availability of ICT facilities and internet connection. They also faced limited electricity supply and limited funds for maintenance of facilities. Furthermore, a significant number of teachers did not have competence in any of the aspects of computer. Very few could use internet while another few had some competence in hardware and programming. Therefore, it was recommended that the government and other education stakeholders should organize for seminars and workshop for capacity building so that teachers may gain knowledge and competence in the use of ICT facilities. The Ministry of Education should allocate funds for buying ICT facilities and devices and for maintenances.

Analysing Acceptance of E-Learning among Lecturers of Federal University of Wukari using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Zhino Aboki ◽  
Wole Olatokun ◽  
Jonathan Iliya Apuru ◽  
Lydia Endaben Lakan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Effort Expectancy

The study investigates the Federal University of Wukari lecturers' performance expectancy and effort expectancy influence in teaching using two constructs of UTAUT. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated. A survey method was employed for the study. A mixed methods research approach involving concurrent quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques was utilised. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 233 lecturers. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire and interview schedules. Instruments were validated by an expert of information science, and reliability was tested using Cronbach Alpha, on 25 lecturers from the Taraba State University, Jalingo with performance expectancy and effort expectancy having 0.861 and 0.864 coefficient respectively. Collected data from the questionnaire were analysed using frequency distribution and Pearson Product Moment correlation, while interview responses were transcribed and analysed thematically. Findings revealed that performance expectancy and effort expectancy positively influence the use of ICT for teaching among the lecturers. Based on the findings, recommendations were proffered.

scholarly journals Church Members Reflection on the Involvement of Lay or Ordained Leaders in Active Politics: A study of MCK Kaaga Circuit

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jeniffer Kinya Lairang’i
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Local Churches ◽  
Church Members ◽  
Spiritual Leaders ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Church

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the reflection of church members on the involvement of lay or ordained leaders in active politics specifically in MCK Kaaga Circuit Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The target population was 11 Kaaga circuit local churches. The study used simple random sampling method to obtain 30% of the 11 local churches to obtain 3 local Methodist churches in Kaaga circuit. The study used purposive sampling method to get a sample of 12 respondents who included 6 church leaders and 6 members. These 12 respondents were purposely selected based on their past experience as political aspirants in various political position in the just concluded 2013 national elections. The study used unstructured interview guides to collect the data. Results: The study results have proved that it is not wrong for spiritual leaders to join politics since they cultivate and incorporate the virtue of honesty, Holy spirit led administration of resources, democracy and bring Godly light in their political platforms. However, one cannot serve two masters (politics and church leadership) since one may bring division in church. In addition, politics is seen a breeding ground for engagement in corruption, unfulfilled promises hence making politicians liars, deviation from God’s purpose of spreading the gospel and accumulation of huge masses of wealth so as to terminate opponents. Nevertheless, politics are not all that bad when their contribution to the community is considered. Politics have been seen to expand of leadership skills of the politicians, growth in developmental agendas and social interactions skills. This reasons therefore makes the church to greatly support the few leaders who have shown interest in politics since they would represent the church members in politics more than what was being done outside the church. In addition, the church also prays for them before venturing into political journey and the church members are requested to vote for them. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that church members get empowered with information on the relevance of politics and how they interrelate with religion. The spiritual leaders should be trained on good governance skills before they engage into politics so that they can practice them effectively when they get positioned. The church management should work hand in hand with the government on delivering various projects of the society. This would make it easy and realistic to church members to believe that a spiritual leader has societal interests when they contest any political positions. The church should engage external institutions such as universities that offer leadership and theological courses to its members on how to translate church language to a language the community can understand for effectiveness.

Vernacular American Landscape: Methodists, Camp Meetings, and Social Respectability

1994 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Robins
Keyword(s):  
Cape Cod ◽  
Church Members ◽  
White Mountains ◽  
Martha's Vineyard ◽  
Home State ◽  
American Landscape ◽  
Camp Meetings ◽  
Martha’S Vineyard ◽  
Religious Landscape ◽  
The Church

In 1822, from his Conway home in the shadow of New Hampshire's White Mountains, one Dr. Porter surveyed the nation's religious landscape and prophesied, “in half a century there will be no Pagans, Jews, Mohammedans, Unitarians or Methodists.” The prophecy proved false on all counts, but it was most glaringly false in the case of the Methodists. In less than a decade, Porter's home state became the eighth to elect a Methodist governor. Should Porter have fled south into Massachusetts to escape the rising Methodist tide, he would only have been buying time. True, the citizens of Provincetown, Massachusetts, had, in 1795, razed a Methodist meetinghouse and tarred and feathered a Methodist in effigy. By 1851, however, the Methodists boasted a swelling Cape Cod membership, a majority of the church members on Martha's Vineyard, and a governor in the Massachusetts statehouse.

Fit for Purpose: Using a Distance Education Approach to Support Underperforming Schools in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Irene McKay
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Poor Learner ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Content Support

This article explores the South African government’s national school workbook intervention aimed at addressing poor learner performance in the context of teacher under-preparedness and curriculum reform. It shows how the workbooks use a distance education approach to provide pedagogical and content support for teachers, albeit in the context of classroom teaching, to compensate for teachers’ pedagogical challenges. This article uses a mixed methods research approach to explore how teachers, learners and parents used the workbooks and shows that while the distance educational design scaffolded teaching, additional support is necessary to enable the intervention to be more impactful. 

Supporting teachers in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics: What kind of support is necessary and when is it required?

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Benard Litali Ashiono
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Grade One ◽  
Supporting Teachers

This article reports on a study that was carried out to establish determinants of ICT integration in mathematics teaching and learning. This paper focuses on the kind of support teachers require to effectively use ICT in teaching mathematics. An exploratory sequential mixed methods research design was employed to conduct this study in which quantitative data was initially collected in the first phase. Qualitative data was then collected in the second phase to explain the quantitative data collected in the initial phase. The study targeted all the teachers teaching in lower grades in both private and public schools. A sample size of 40 lower primary schools were purposively selected based on the availability of ICT tools for instructional purposes in those schools. Three teachers teaching in grade one, two and three were then selected using simple random sampling technique especially in cases where more than three teachers existed. Teacher Questionnaire, Teacher Interview Protocol and Observation Protocol were used to collect data. Data was analyzed qualitatively using descriptive phenomenological analysis in which data transcriptions were divided into themes and sub-themes related to phenomena under study. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between supporting teachers’ use of ICT in the classroom and their actual use of ICT in teaching mathematics. The study findings however revealed that teachers teaching lower grades in Mombasa, Kenya were not adequately supported in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics. It was recommended that teachers must be granted adequate support in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics.

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