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    The Role of Laity in Fostering the Integration of Christian Faith into Daily Living: A Case of the Methodist Church in the Kaaga Synod

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    2023-09
    Author
    Justus, Patrick Karani
    Gichohi, Paul Maku
    Kinoti, Mary
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    The Church is expected to infuse the world and provide moral compass to her followers.Laity is key in this infusion. However, there is a noticeable gap in laity as regards fostering the integration of faith in daily living. This paper aims to assess the role of laity in fostering integration of Christian faith into daily living within the Methodist Church in the Kaaga Synod.The purpose of the study is to suggest measures for addressing the disengagement of the laity’s lives from Christian teachings. The study proposes a constructivism paradigm, and adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was 39,000 members of the 205 churchesin 27 circuits that make upKaaga synod.The sample size was 380 respondents consistingof 339 church members, 32 lay leaders (including men, women, youthand circuit stewards), 8superintendentministers/clergy, and 1 synod Bishop. Data was collectedusingopen-ended questionnairesfor church members, interviewsfor lay leaders, focus group discussionsfor superintendent ministers, and documentary analysis for synod reports and minutes.The quality of data was ensured by checking content, construct, criterion, bracketing, and testimonial validities.Ethical clearance was obtained from the Kenya Methodist University,ethics review committee.Data was analyzed thematically. The study found out laxity among church members to receive Christian teachings, and deficiency of personal responsibility in the practice of Christian teachingsas well as individualism that negatively affected implementation of laity programs. The study recommended laity to focus on their individual spiritual development and also engage in social activities that promote justice, peace, and a balance between their spiritual and social dimensions.
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    https://doi.org/10.1234/ijpp.v11i5.366
    http://repository.kemu.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1655
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    Justus, P. K., Gichohi, P. M., & Kinoti, M. (2023). The Role of Laity in Fostering the Integration of Christian Faith into Daily Living: A Case of the Methodist Church in the Kaaga Synod. International Journal of Professional Practice, 11(5), 66–75. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijpp.v11i5.366
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    International Journal of Professional Practice
    Subject
    Laity
    Integration of Christian faith
    Daily living
    Methodist Church
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