The Impact of Media on the Morality of Young Adventist Church People in the Nairobi Central Church

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2014
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Alex Ambuchi
Andrews University
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ABSTRACT

THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON THE MORALITY OF YOUNG
ADVENTISTCHURCH PEOPLE IN THE
NAIROBI CENTRAL CHURCH

by

Alex Ambuchi

Adviser: Bruce L. Bauer
ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
Dissertation

Andrews University
Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary

Title: THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON THE MORALITY OF YOUNG ADVENTIST
CHURCH PEOPLE IN THE NAIROBI CENTRAL CHURCH

Name of researcher: Alex Ambuchi
Name and degree of faculty adviser: Bruce L. Bauer, DMiss
Date completed: October 2014

Problem
Young people in urban areas are especially affected by the liberal trends of the
media industry.The media advertises and broadcasts programs that promote immoral
behaviors among young people. The Nairobi Central Seventh-day Adventist Church is
located in the capital city of Kenya and the negative effects of the media have impacted
the youth of this church.

Method
The strategy involved sensitizing Adventist youth concerning the negative impact
of the media on morality. A theology of morality and purity was developed and a
description of the context for the project conducted. I then used the logical framework
and the Gantt chart to describe the flow of activities that were needed to achieve the
purpose of the project, which was to develop and implement a strategy to educate
Adventist youth in the Nairobi Central Church on the importance of Adventist Christian
moral values as the best option for life.

Results
The project succeeded in sensitizing the youth of the church concerning the
negative effects of the secular media. Adventist young people were also encouraged to
view Adventist produced media such as Hope Channel, 3ABN, ATN, and other Christian
media. The young people have responded favorably to this suggestion and are today more
actively involved in outreach activities.

Conclusions

Parents and the leaders of the church must take a much more active role in
educating the youth on the impact of media on morals and purity. Parents and the church
must also help young people find alternative sources for wholesome media activities.
Andrews University

Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary

THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON THE MORALITY OF YOUNG
ADVENTIST CHURCH PEOPLE IN THE
NAIROBI CENTRAL CHURCH

A Dissertation

Presented in Partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the Degree

Doctor of Ministry

by

Alex Ambuchi

October 2014
© Copyright by Alex Ambuchi 2014
All Rights Reserved
THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON THE MORALITY OF YOUNG
ADVENTIST CHURCH PEOPLE IN THE
NAIROBI CENTRAL CHURCH

A dissertation
presented in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
Doctor of Ministry

by

Alex Ambuchi

APPROVAL BY THE COMMITTEE:

________________________________ ______________________________
Adviser, Director, DMin Program
Bruce L. Bauer Skip Bell

________________________________ ______________________________
Wagner Kuhn Dean, SDA Theological Seminary
Jir̂í Moskala

________________________________ ______________________________
Boubakar Sanou Date approved
DEDICATION

To my wife Mary
and our sons Ken and Derrick,
whose inspiration and support kept alive my search for wisdom and knowledge.
To the Almighty God who provided strength and health,
and directed my feet unto His footsteps at all times.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ...................................................................................... vi
LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................... vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .......................................................................................... ix
Chapter
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1

Statement of the Problem ..................................................................... 1
Statement of the Task ........................................................................... 2
Significance of the Project ................................................................... 2
Limitations of the Study ....................................................................... 3
Personal Basis for Ministry .................................................................. 4
Introduction ...................................................................................... 4
Life Journey ..................................................................................... 4
Family Origin .............................................................................. 4
Education ..................................................................................... 5
Ministry ....................................................................................... 6
Personal Spiritual Needs and Goals ..................................................... 7
Six Subplots That Shape Leaders .................................................... 7
Culture ......................................................................................... 7
Call ............................................................................................ 8
Community .................................................................................. 8
Communion ................................................................................. 9
Conflict ........................................................................................ 9
Commonplace .............................................................................. 10
Personal Ministerial Experience ........................................................... 10
Conversion Assurance of Salvation ................................................. 10
Time and Resources ......................................................................... 11
Spiritual Type.......................................................................... 12
Spiritual Stage ......................................................................... 13
Spiritual and Devotional Life and Plans .......................................... 14
Worldview ................................................................................... 15
Temperament ............................................................................... 16
Damage Factor ............................................................................ 17
Spiritual Giftedness ..................................................................... 19
Leadership/Interaction Styles ...................................................... 20
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