Assess the Effectiveness of Roles of the Church Participation in Social-Economic Transformation of Society, Case of St. John Butebo Church of Uganda, Butebo Parish, Butebo Archdeaconry, Bukedi Diocese
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2025-09-04
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Uganda christian university
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For several centuries, the church has occupied and played a central role in shaping the different dimensions (political, social and economic spheres) of societies (OI’ga. Balabeikira.Dmitriev.And Solodyankina. 2022). Where the church has intentionally or unintentionally ignored its participation in society affairs, the societies have suffered. This research therefore sought to assess the effective roles played by the Church in fostering social-economic transformation in society with a specific focus on St. John Butebo church of Uganda, Butebo Parish, Butebo Archdeaconry in Bukedi Diocese. This study examined how a church perpetually affects things important to people like their mind, spirit, and body but also how it influences human dealings and strength at both individual and communal levels. The research explored the church's initiatives, programs, and efforts that foster social-economic transformation, as well as evaluating the meaningful impacts and effectiveness of such on the local community as a whole. The study also identified the challenges and opportunities faced by the church while fostering holistic human transformation. The study was guided by the theological and socio economic theories framework thus the crafting of practical and tangible strategic interventions. These will enhance the church’s roles in transforming people's lives economically and socially while remaining spiritually sound. Using a mixed method approach, the study collected data through interviews, questionnaires, observations and data analysis to assess the church’s efforts in these dimensions, the study's results will then inform the church's policies and practices, and provide insights for other religious institutions, policymakers, and development stake holders striving to promote and strengthen faith-based interventions in social-economic transformation.
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