Children Ministry Programs and Children’s Spiritual Growth: a Case Study of Rukondo Parish-kitagata Archdeaconry, West Ankole Diocese, Sheema District
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2025-08-09
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Uganda Christian University.
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This studying explored children ministry programs and children’s spiritual growth at Rukondo Parish C.O.U, West Ankole Diocese. The objectives were; to assess the effectiveness of children ministry programs in promoting children’s spiritual growth. To identify the challenges children ministry programs face in promoting children’s spiritual growth. To explore the most effective strategies in promoting children’s spiritual growth in relation to children ministry programs. A descriptive survey design but cross –sectional in nature, using sample size of 36 participants was used. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were also adopted and used to select the respondents and data was using a wellstructured and designed questionnaire. The findings revealed that most respondents do not view the children ministry programs as highly effective in promoting spiritual growth with over 70% rating them as somewhat effective or not effective, there is a clear need to re-evaluate and enhance the structure, content, and delivery of these programs to better meet their intended goals. In addition, the findings highlighted those two main challenges facing children ministry programs are lack of resources and volunteer support. These two areas should be worked on to improve the effectiveness of children ministry programs.Lastly, the study reveals that respondents favor a holistic approach to children ministry, emphasizing spiritual growth (Bible study), emotional support and mentorship practice. The study recommends that comprehensive children ministry programs should be developed which include Bible study, prayer and relationships with peers and mentors.
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Undergraduate