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    The Youth Ministry and Anglican Church Development in Rubaare Archdeaconry, South Ankole Diocese Province of Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-08-14) Evan Muhanguzi
    The study was conducted to assess the role of the youth ministry in the development of the Anglican Church in Rubaare Archdeaconry, South Ankole Diocese. Guided by three specific objectives—to analyze the contributions of youth ministry to church growth, identify the challenges hindering its effectiveness, and propose practical strategies for enhancing youth engagement—the research adopted a descriptive design and employed both qualitative and quantitative methods. A total of 52 respondents were sampled from various church roles to provide diverse perspectives. The findings revealed that youth ministry significantly contributes to the church's spiritual, social, and structural development through active involvement in evangelism, worship leadership, community service, and outreach programs. However, the effectiveness of youth ministry is constrained by limited financial support, lack of mentorship, exclusion from leadership structures, and intergenerational misunderstandings. The study proposed several strategies to enhance youth engagement, including mentorship programs, financial empowerment, youth inclusion in leadership, and the promotion of creative and digital ministries. The study concluded that youth ministry is a vital force in church development and sustainability, and its full potential can only be realized when young people are not only seen as future leaders but also empowered as active participants in the church’s current mission. It recommended intentional mentorship, inclusion in decision-making, and structured support systems to strengthen youth contributions to the holistic growth of the church.