The Investigation of Poverty Versus Spirituality of Christians in Kambuga Archdeconry- Diocese of Kinkiizi
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2025-09-19
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Uganda Christian University
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This research study was on the investigation of poverty versus spirituality of Christians in Kambuga Archdeaconry- Kinkiizi diocese. it was presented in six chapters that was the introduction, literature review, research methodology, data presentation and analysis, and discussion of the research findings and recommendation and conclusion. This research study hinges on problem statement, objectives and research questions of the study. Data was
collected and analyzed on the basis of the latter and former. The data collected covered examine the levels of spirituality among Christians, investigation on how poverty affect the spiritual maturity of Christians in Kambunga archdeaconry, the possible strategies to address poverty in Kambunga Archdeaconry. The researcher used questionnaire, interview, and
personal experience which he administered on different persons whom he arrived at using sampling techniques. Data was grouped and analyzed using tables, frequencies and percentages to come with the respondents and interviewees views on the research questions and objectives of the study. It was against these that the research findings in chapter four were discussed in chapter five and recommendations to address poverty and finally conclusions
made. The research findings showed that there were some levels of spirituality as evidenced by activities such as church conferences, bible study Sunday services though there was a gap for the continuous implementation of such activities which could have contributed much to the spiritual development of Christians. The findings also showed that there was a challenge of poverty among christians which had made them to be hopeless, disconnect, corrupt. The researcher recommended some strategies that can help the church, government eradicate poverty . The government should promote good governance and security, actions which directly increase
the ability of the poor to raise their incomes. The church must proclaim the gospel of God’s redemption as revealed in Christ. It must “proclaim the good news of the kingdom to the materially poor, welcome them into the fellowship and share in their struggles.” Those who exploit the poor and those who became poor as a result of their sinful life style need spiritual
transformation that comes through the effect of the Gospel, have interest in or concern for the poor and demonstrate philanthropic gesture to them, criticize prophetically the unjust social- economic structures that prevent the poor from rising above their situation (Amos 5:24) and teach the need to have a non-materialistic outlook in life, exercise justice in their economic practices and pay just wages to their employees. They should put less emphasis on
things thereby suppressing materialism. Church funds must be invested in socially responsible ways.
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