THE YOUTH MINISTRY AND ANGLICAN CHURCH DEVELOPMENT IN RUBAARE ARCHDEACONRY, SOUTH ANKOLE DIOCESE PROVINCE OF UGANDA
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2025-08-14
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Uganda Christian University
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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.
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