CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study.
Prayer
is at the same time the greatest and most unused resource that Christians have.
It ought to be the first recourse and the most used resource we have. There is
nothing that cannot handle. If it weren’t for times like these we wouldn’t pray
at all. It is the trial and suffering that makes people pray. Many people can
testify that they do their best and maybe their only real praying when there is
a crisis. Yet it seems that many do not understand prayer and some other do not
pray enough.
Contemporary ministers strive and eagerly long for qualitative growth; however, the problem does not seem to get better. As a solution to this difficult reality that the Nigerian Church is encountering, in this project, the researcher will investigate the weapon of prayer on churches...
1.2 Statement of the Problem.
Every church
prays in its own way and manners. However, how much prayer contributes to
church growth and supernatural advancement of these churches, mostly in
selected churches (the Assemblies of God church, Christ Apostolic Church,
Redeem Christian Church of God, Mountain of Fire Ministry) in Asaba Metropolis.
Even if they pray, they pray little. It seems less than the biblical injunction
to pray without ceasing. The disciple of Jesus said to him, teach us how to
pray (Matthew 6:9-13). That signified that, there is how to pray effectively
for prompt results.
1.3 Purpose
of the Study
The purpose of
this study will be to examine prayer in our contemporary churches: a case study
of selected churches. This purpose is to explore the concept of prayer in our
contemporary churches, ascertain the level of prayers in our contemporary churches,
examine the challenges of in-effective prayer in Asaba Metropolis churches and
proffer ways to overcome these challenges.
1.4
Research Questions.
1. What is the efficacy of prayer in our
contemporary churches?
2. What are the kinds of prayers that can be
effective in our contemporary churches?
3. Are the churches praying enough?
3.
What are the challenges affecting prayer
in Asaba Metropolis churches?
4. What are the ways to overcome the
lackadaisical attitude to prayers?
1.5 Significance of the Study
This
research study will be of immense benefit to churches, Pastors, church members
and youth leaders, missionaries and church planters, theologians and researchers.
It will encourage all to pray more with greater zeal. To churches in Asaba
Metropolis it will be of immense benefits and assistance to churches, in that
it will help the church to view how the Bible presented prayer to better the
life of people and enhance the purpose of God on the churches. To Pastors,
church members and youth leaders would benefit from the intercessory prayers
and other department in church and future researchers. To missionaries and
church planters it will equally be relevant for missionaries and church
planters as it will serve as a foundation and a guide for their missionary
work. To the theologians, it will increase their perspective and knowledge on
effectiveness of prayer in our contemporary churches. And to the researchers,
it will create a platform for going into further studying on prayer.
1.6 Research procedure
The researcher
will employ library and field. Data will
be collected through questionnaire that were distributed to respondents in
selected churches (the Assemblies of God church, Christ Apostolic Church,
Redeem Christian Church of God, Mountain of Fire Ministry) in Asaba Metropolis
in Delta State for the purpose of gathering information through prepared
questions and examined for true representation. The research study were
predominantly library, internet and field investigations. This research was
conducted to achieve the goals and objective of the research.
1.7 Delimitation
of the Study
The delimitation
of the study was centered on prayer in our
contemporary churches: a case study of selected churches in Asaba Metropolis.
Asaba Metropolis is a city located at the western bank of the Niger River. It
is the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. Asaba Metropolis Six (6) selected
churches has a population of about 1,500 members. (Assemblies of God church,
Asaba Central (attendance 500 members), Christ Apostolic Church. Ezenie Avenue
Asaba (attendance 300 members), Redeem
Christian Church of God Grace Area, Asaba (attendance 400 members) and Mountain
of Fire Ministry, Deeper life Junction, Asaba (attendance 300 members)
1.8 Definition of Terms
Prayer:
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. It is also
refers to a communication between man (expressing his/her desire) to God.
Contemporary:
belonging to or occurring in the present.
Church:
is a place where Christian gather
together for the purpose of worshipping, praying to God.
Contemporary
Churches: is a form of modern Christian worship
practice in our present day society.
CHAPTER
TWO
REVIEW
OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter review literature that are related to the research
study...........
CHAPTER
THREE
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
This chapter captures the methodology and procedure
applied to gather relevant information for this research study. It comprises of
research design, population and sampling, research instrument, validity of
the Instrument, administration of instrument and method of data collection and
analysis......
CHAPTER
FOUR
PRESENTATION
AND ANALYSIS OF DATA AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
The focus of this chapter is to present the findings
obtained from the data collected and to discuss the analysis made out of the
research questions.......
CHAPTER
FIVE
SUMMARY,
CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES
This chapter consists of summary, conclusion,
recommendations and suggestions for further studies which is as follows:.…...
[1] Bugg Charles,
“Stewardship” in Holman Bible Dictionary (Holman: Tennessee, 1991), 58.
[2]Rick Warren, The
Purpose-Driven Church (Zondervan Publishing-House, 1995), 49.
FOR COMPLETE PROJECT:
Format: Ms Doc
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Style of Writing: Turabian Style of Referencing. (Also available in APA Style)
Payment:
US. $ 50.71
PayPal.Me/felixigene
Local Transfer:
Send a Sum of FIVE THOUSAND NAIRA. NGN. N5,000
Account Number: 2034906882
Account Name: Felix Igene
To UNITED BANK OF AFRICA (UBA)
After payment, you are to send your details of payment and topic (s) to felixigene@gmail.com and within 24hrs. You will receive the project.
- Project and proposal (both on Theology{SEMINARY, BIBLE SCHOOL} and Secular {NCE, POLYTECHNIC, UNIVERSITY}, i.e. Diploma, Degree, Msc, Ph. D)
- Religious (topics on Theology and the Bible)
- History of (places, events and personalities).
- Well arranged and prepared term paper.
- Book review and summary in a concise form.
- and many more.
Call now for quality research work.
Call/Whatsapp number: +2348063432377
Email: felixigene@gmail.com
Https://knowledgeresourc.blogspot.com
CEO, Dominion Computers and Research Centre, Ewu-Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, West Africa.
FELIX IGENE - The Project and Research Master.
In God we Trust.
No comments:
Post a Comment