The Role and Significance of Women Clergy to the Growth of Diocese of Kumi
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2024-08-15
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Uganda Christian University
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The purpose of this study was to establish the role and significance of women clergy to the growth of Diocese of Kumi. The study was guided by the following objectives; To explore how women clergy understand their role in church growth.
To examine the role and significance of women clergy for the growth of the church. To find out the challenges that women clergy face in their involvement in church growth and development in the Diocese of Kumi. The study employed a descriptive design with qualitative techniques to collect facts, views and experiences in the ordained ministry. A sample size of 24 respondents was drawn from the population of 85 clergy using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The data collection methods used was interviews, observations and focus group discussions and reading history. The findings revealed that most clergy women did not empower themselves in the role of clergy women in the development of the church in the diocese of Kumi. It was concluded that women clergy needs more empowerment in order for them to achieve their role in the growth of the church.
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Undergraduate research