TITHING IN THE CHURCH

 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study.

This study examined Tithing in the Church: A Case Study Assemblies of God Church, Asaba Central Section, Anioma District. Tithing in the Bible is first mentioned in the book of Genesis. Today, denominations religion use the word to more generally refer to any offering, however great or small; nevertheless, the commandment to pay a full 10 percent tithe is still in effect. Tithing teaches important principles such as obedience, self-discipline, and sacrifice. It demonstrates love for God and others. Tithing is the spiritual practice of giving back to God the first 10% of all that one earns. The word “tithe” comes from the number "ten" in Hebrew, and means a tenth. The intent of tithing is to teach people, always to put God first in their lives. So simply put, for every N100 earned or received, ten percent belongs to the Lord. Tithing and giving money to the church are an important subjects to understand for followers of Jesus.

Understanding the concept of tithing can unlock a key for spiritual growth in a person’s life. Tithing can be a source of joy and freedom... 

1.2       Statement of the Problem

Tithing is often a misunderstood spiritual concept in the church. One can find Christian teachings all over the map when it comes to tithe. Some peoples’ opinion are that tithing is just an Old Testament principle that doesn’t apply to the new covenant Christians today. On the other extreme there are people that say God punishes people today who don’t tithe. The researcher have actually heard sermons where preachers said things like, “If a person does not tithe God will take it from them in form of doctor’s bills and car repairs.” Some end effects of not paying tithe in church is that,... 

1.3       Purpose of the Study

This study examined Tithing in the Church: A Case Study of Assemblies of God Church, Asaba Central Section, Anioma District. Specifically, the study sought to ascertain the concepts of tithing, forms of tithing, challenges of tithing in the church, measures to overcome the challenges of tithing and the implications of tithing in the church.                

1.4       Research Questions  

1.         What is Tithing?

2.         What are the forms of Tithing?

3.         What are the challenges of Tithing in the church?

4.         What are the measures to overcome the challenges of Tithing?

5.         What are the implications of Tithing in the church?

1.5       Significance of the Study.

This study is of immense benefit to ministers of the gospel, church leaders, members of the church, theologians and researchers.

Ministers of the gospel will have a better understanding of tithing and how to apply the same to enhance their lives and teachings. Church leaders will have a working knowledge of tithing and how they can apply it to receive the blessings. Members of the church will understand the subject of tithing and how to use it for their benefits and profits. Theologians will have a solid biblical knowledge of tithe and how they can transfer the same knowledge to others. The research will assist other researchers in conducting researches in similar areas of the study.

1.6       Research Procedure

This study employed the use of library and field investigations. Data were collected through questionnaire and oral interviews that was distributed to respondents in Assemblies of God Church, Asaba Central Section, Anioma District for the purpose of gathering information through prepared questions and examined for true representation. The research study was predominantly library, internet and field investigations. This research was conducted to achieve the goals and objective of this research study.

1.7       Delimitation of the Study

This study is limited to Tithing in the Church: A Case Study Assemblies of God Church, Asaba Central Section, Anioma District. Asaba Central Section, Anioma District has 6 Pastor; 2 Reverends and 3 Pastors and 1 Student Pastor. It has 490 Membership.

1.8       Definition of Terms

Tithing: The word tithe means “a tenth part.” Tithing is a donation, or offering, of one-tenth of one’s income for the service of God.

Church: is a place where Christians assemble together to reverence, pray and worship God among others.

Christian: is a people who follow the example or footstep of Jesus Christ belief and practices.

 

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter review literatures that would provide the necessary facts and information on tithing in the church. Books such as on tithing were used to carry out this studies.

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:.…...

 

 

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THE EFFECTS OF THE LIFESTLYE OF THE YOUTH TO CHURCH GROWTH

 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study

Youths are the engine room of any societies. They are the drivers of any developmental trend and activity in the society and a major determinants of the extent of growth and development in the society. Youths are usually very energetic and are always willing to go the extra mile if need be to achieve what they believe in and hold on to. But when these tools are neglected by the church, it will results to catastrophe and disasters.

The youths have a major role in the church which can only be possible through proper channeling of their attention to the development of the church. Which can be possible through adequate and consistent youth’s empowerment in the church. The church must demonstrate to  them  that  a  discipleship  and  love  culture  is  embraced  in  the  church.[1]   

A church cannot retain her youths that is not carried along or are neglected. The youths in our churches have been deprived of sense of belonging in the church. Their participation in the programme of the church could help the church grow and spread the gospel faster.  Youth empowerment  will  assist  in  preventing  the  youths  from  premarital  sexual behavior,  drug  abuse  and  anti-social  behavior  which  are  rated  high  risk  behaviors.  This  way,  the  level  of responsibility  and  pro-social  behaviours  among  the  youths  will  be  encouraged and their fellow youths will be encourage to follow them to the  church  hence  promoting  growth of the church. When the church empowers the youth, it will make them to be a responsible adult. 

The aim of the youth ministry among others is to establish an empowerment program that will bring about the growth of the youths. The church leader have a role to be flexible and adjust to the ever changing needs of youths through updating and matching the youth energy and vitality while avoiding old models of neglecting the youth....  

1.2       Statement of the Problem.

Most of the lifestyle of youths today are worrisome to the growth of the church. Youths engage in dangerous activities due to factors such as inability of the church to utilised them judiciously for the growth of the church. These factors are, poor home bringing, poverty, absence of parents to provide love, care and affection, social norms, peer group, carnality among others. Assemblies of God Church, Esan East District lack the strategies and wherewithal to empower the youths through qualitative programs. Negligence of youth empowerment programs in Esan East District have made the youths to leave or are inactive in the church. They fail to create self-confidence in the youths through organising a platform of acquiring relevant knowledge, seminars, workshops,...

1.3       Purpose of the Study.

This study explore the Effects of the Lifestyle of the Youth to Church Growth:  A Case Study of Assemblies of God, Esan East District. Specifically, the study sought to ascertain:

1.                  Concepts of youth and youth lifestyle,

2.                  Concepts of church growth,

3.                  Characteristics of youth lifestyle

4.                  Effects of youths lifestyle to church growth

5.                  The problems associated with youths lifestyle to church growth.

1.4       Research Questions.

1.                  What are the concepts of youth and youth lifestyle?

2.                  What are the concepts of church growth?

3.                  What are the characteristics of youth lifestyle?

4.                  What are the effects of youths lifestyle to church growth?

5.                  What are the problems associated with youths lifestyle to church growth?

1.5       Significance of the Study.    

The study will be of immense benefit to church leaders, youths, members of the church, Theologians and researchers. This research will increase the knowledge of church leaders on pattern and ways to improved youths empowerment in the church, thereby retaining them.  This study will show the youths the area they can fit in and operate in the church, to bring about the desired growth. The members of the church will have a working knowledge of the youths and work with them for the growth and development of the church. The theologians will see this study as a resource material to improve their knowledge on how to work with the youth for the growth of the church. The researchers will see this study as a resource material in developing further studies.

1.6       Delimitation of the Study

The scope of this study is limited to the Effects of the Lifestyle of the Youth to Church Growth:  A Case Study of Assemblies of God, Esan East District.

1.7       Limitation of the Study.

Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection. The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.

1.8       Definition of Terms.

Effect: A change which is as a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Youth: refer to any young person between the age bracket of 18-40 years.

Youth lifestyles: refers to what makes a young person to distinct from others, often with a particular emphasis on moral qualities that is different from the older person.

Church: a building used for public Christian worship or it can also be regarded as a place of worship where people (Christians) come together to worship, prayer and serve a supreme being called God.

Growth: is the stages of development of something.

Church Growth: is a systematic improvement and advancement of the church in all ramification.

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:.…...

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[1] Jamie Mayerfeld. Suffering and Moral Responsibility. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2005), 57

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IMPLICATIONS OF DISUNITY FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST (THESIS)

 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1          Background to the Study

This study examined the Implications of Disunity for the Body of Christ: A Case Study of Some Selected Churches in Ekpoma. “The Body of Christ” is to indicate identity, oneness, and unity in Christ. When people believe in Jesus’ death for the sins of the world and in His resurrection, they are joined to Christ in his death and resurrection.

In the church, there is no longer any distinction between Jew or Gentile, male or female, slave or free, because all are united equally in Christ to form his Body, the church. Unity in Christ is important in Scripture because the Lord wants all believers to live in harmony with each other and to be “like-minded”. A body with unified members, working together, will be productive and bear fruit for Christ.

The Body of Christ is not a building or specific denomination like Cherubim and Seraphim, Catholic Church and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Church), but rather is comprised of believers of all time since Pentecost. The body needs many parts—many gifts, talents, and skills to function. Believers need to work together to accomplish the mission Jesus gave them. Rather than trying to re-invent another mission thereby causing disunity in the body of Christ...

1.2       Statement of the Problem.

The unity of the church is the greatest problem of the devil. As the church grows, Satan will do everything he can to cause division. Even a highly placed people and believers, can be used as a tool by Satan to hurt the body of Christ. The body of Christ’s job is to protect one another from Satan’s greatest weapon called disunity. The greatest problems in churches in Ekpoma is the breakdown of church unity.

Disunity is destructive and have a devastating effects on the body of Christ, if not curtail and nip to the bud. Disunity in the body of Christ is insidious, debilitating, and destructive. And bring shame, reproach, disgrace, sin, separation, hatred, anger, frustration, death among others... 

1.3       Purpose of the Study

This study examined the Implications of Disunity for the Body of Christ: A Case Study of Some Selected Churches in Ekpoma. Specifically, other purposes will include the ascertaining of the concepts of disunity, concepts of the Body of Christ, the causes of disunity in the Body of Christ, problems of disunity in the Body of Christ, the measures to overcome disunity in the Body of Christ and the implications of disunity in the Body of Christ.

1.4       Research Questions.

1.     What is Disunity?

2.     What is the Body of Christ?

3.     What are the causes of disunity in the Body of Christ?

4.     What are the problems of disunity in the Body of Christ?                

5.     What are the Implications of Disunity in the Body of Christ?

6.     What are the measures to overcome disunity in the Body of Christ?

1.5       Significance of the Study     

            The study is of great benefit to ministers, theologians, members of the church and researchers.

This study will equipped the ministers with the necessary knowledge on disunity and how they can address it in the church. Members of the church who are easily influenced to cause disunity, will see this research work as a source of reference on unity, thereby overcoming disunity in the church.  It will equip theologians to have a working and practical knowledge on disunity and how they foster unity in the church. Researchers will see this work as a resource material in developing further studies.

1.6       Research Procedure

The researcher employed the used of library and field investigations.  Data were collected through questionnaire and oral interviews that was distributed to respondents in three selected churches in Ekpoma for the purpose of gathering information through prepared questions and examined for true representation. The research study was predominantly library, internet and field investigations. This research was conducted to achieve the goals and objective of this research.

1.7       Delimitation of the Study

This study is limited in scope to the Implications of Disunity for the Body of Christ: A Case Study of Some Selected Churches in Ekpoma. They are Cherubim and Seraphim which have an average number of 240 membership. Catholic Church which have about 3,000 membership and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries which have Regional Overseer and one congregation Pastors with about 2,000 membership.

1.8       Definition of Terms.

Implications: positive future effects or result.

Disunity: Is an act of disagreement between two or more groups, typically producing tension or hostility in the process.

Body of Christ: Body of Christ is the church made up of all those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter reviewed literatures that would provide the necessary facts and information on the Implications of Disunity for the Body of Christ.

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:.…...

 

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