Revival and Its Legacy: Acase Study of the East African Revival Movement in Bugangari Archdeaconry North Kigezi Diocese
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2025-09-10
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Uganda Christian University
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The East Africa Revival Movement (EARM) has significantly influenced many Protestant
churches in Eastern Africa for years. It has renewed their spirit and challenged
individuals to seek a deeper experience of salvation in Christ, along with a stronger
commitment to Christian discipleship and evangelism. Despite the presence of other
revivals in the region, the Revival Movement has played a vital role in the growth of the
church in East Africa. This report focuses on Bugangari Archdeaconry within the North
Kigezi Diocese. The parish faces significant controversies among Christians regarding
the values, beliefs, and practices of EARM. This study aimed to investigate how EARM
teachings, beliefs, and practices affect evangelism and the spiritual lives of Christians
in Bugangari Archdeaconry. Specifically, the study sought to accomplish the following
objectives; To explore how the East African Revival Movement influenced the spiritual
life of Christians in Bugangari Parish. To identify the challenges posed by the East
African Revival Movement in Bugangari Parish. To suggest strategies the church can
implement to address these challenges related to the East African Revival Movement in
Bugangari Parish. The area of study consists of five churches within the parish, namely
Bugangari, Rwanyanja, Burembo, Kitunguru, and Nyakariro. The report is organized into
six chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, data presentation,
theological reflection and discussions, summary, and conclusion.
The research findings indicate that EARM has affected the church’s efforts to nurture
Christians both socially and spiritually. However, those associated with EARM, known
as Barokole, have different spiritual practices in their beliefs. The researcher
recommended strategies to enhance the beliefs and practices of EARM among the
Christians of Bugangari Archdeaconry. The findings also suggest that Christians are
familiar with Barokole, or born-again Christians, and they have observed the
movement’s effects on their spiritual lives through their feedback.
Additionally, the researcher proposed further study on EARM beliefs and practices and
encouraged the church to adopt strategies that address the spiritual challenges facing
their congregation.
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