| dc.description.abstract | Pastoral care program is used in schools to offer learners spiritual assistance while ensuring
their overall well-being is catered for by designated pastors. There are various responsibilities
bestowed upon licensed pastors in MCK church fraternity which are derived from the authority given
in ordination. The roles of these pastors are categorized into four capacities, namely, word, sacrament,
order and service as witnesses, service of Christ's love and justice in mission as pastors, or
superintendents. However, the delivery of these roles to orphans in day secondary schools has not
been fully realized. Hence, concerns about the pastoral programmers’ effectiveness in the wake of
increased suffering and misconduct among orphans has arisen. This study, therefore, aimed at
assessing effectiveness of Methodist Church in Kenya sponsorship programs on material and spiritual
needs of orphans in day secondary schools in Imenti North Sub-County. The study was guided by
Erickson’s Psychosocial Development Theory and Maslow’s Theory of Human Motivation. Mixed
research methodology was applied. The target population was 285 respondents from 17 secondary
schools sponsored by MCK. A sample size of 207 respondents who comprised of church education
committee leaders, superintendent ministers, guidance and counseling teachers, principals, and
orphaned students was obtained. Stratified sampling method was utilized in choosing orphan
respondents for this study. The study concluded that spiritual nourishment and counseling were the
major services offered by MCK pastoral programs .However, the frequency of these services was low
leading to high school dropout rates. Therefore, the study recommends increased and regular
counseling and spiritual nourishment services. | en_US |
