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    Exploring prosperity as understood in indigenous churches today and its relation to biblical teaching.
    (Scott Christian University, 2019) Richard O. Owuor
    Prosperity is a subject that is found both in the Old and New Testaments. Today, we have preachers who major in prosperity teaching as they propagate it. Some of these preachers are found among the indigenous churches both in the West and in Africa. In Kenya today, especially in Nairobi County, this kind of teaching is common and has a lot of impacts on people. In the year 2016, the government of Kenya, through the Attorney General’s office gave directives to scrutinize churches in general and order them to provide annual returns to the government. This was intensified when an indigenous church leader was caught by the media in a clip that showed how he extorted money from the public who came to “his” church. This study aimed at exploring prosperity as taught among indigenous churches and its relation to biblical teaching. It focused on three selected churches in Nairobi County. As such, the study explored possible reasons why prosperity teachers engage in such preaching. This research employed both qualitative and quantitative design that aimed at identifying the underlying motives and desires through use of interviews and questionnaires. The target population was: Maximum Miracle Center (MMC), Sanctuary of Truth Center (STC) and Jesus Jubilation Center (JJC), which were a case study that represent the larger population of indigenous churches in Nairobi County. The sampling procedure was purposive and depended on the researcher’s interests or judgment. Data was collected through questionnaires and information was acquired on the respondents’ motivation, feelings, attitudes and beliefs. Moreover, the researcher integrated both library and field research. In conclusion, most of the respondents understood prosperity is being successful in all areas of life while a minority said that it was an incomplete gospel. Besides, 95.8% of the respondents agreed that not all prosperity teaching upholds what the Bible teaches on prosperity. Therefore, church leaders should undergo biblical studies training to ensure proper biblical interpretation to their congregants and effective leadership generally. Above all, ministers among indigenous churches after training should ensure that their teaching on prosperity is coherent with the biblical teaching on prosperity.
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    Influence of Adaptive Leadership Model on Sustainability of the Africa Inland Church–Kenya in Nairobi County
    (Scott Christian University, 2026-08) Maingi, Annah Kanini
    This study investigated the influence of the adaptive leadership model, conceptualized as transformational, servant, and collaborative leadership styles, on the sustainability of Africa Inland Church–Kenya (AIC‑K) congregations in Nairobi County. Anchored in adaptive leadership theory, the research builds on literature that emphasizes the interplay of leadership styles and the mediating role of member engagement in translating leadership practices into sustainable outcomes. A mixed‑methods design was employed to capture both measurable associations and lived experiences. The quantitative strand involved structured surveys administered to 300 respondents comprising pastoral teams, church leaders, and active congregants. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, means, and standard deviations) profiled respondent attributes and perspectives. Reliability testing using Cronbach’s alpha confirmed internal consistency of scales. Inferential analysis through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) revealed that transformational leadership had a strong positive effect on member engagement (β = 0.62, p < 0.001), which predicted sustainability outcomes including numerical growth, spiritual development, and societal influence. Servant leadership significantly influenced member care, resilience, and trust (β = 0.47, p < 0.01) and Collaborative leadership enhanced participatory governance and shared responsibility (β = 0.41, p < 0.05). Member engagement was confirmed as a mediating variable, strengthening the relationship between leadership practices and sustainability outcomes. The qualitative strand involved in‑depth interviews, analyzed thematically, which reinforced statistical findings. Respondents emphasized transformational vision, servant care, and collaborative decision‑making as critical indicators of sustainable church outcomes. Demographic insights revealed that young adults prioritized visionary and inclusive leadership, servant leadership was associated with trust and motivation, and collaborative leadership was linked to governance and shared responsibility. Educated respondents underscored engagement as the heartbeat of sustainability. Sustainability was conceptualized across three parameters: numerical growth, spiritual development, and societal influence. The findings confirmed that member engagement is the critical pathway through which leadership practices translate into church resilience and relevance. The study’s implications are extensive: church leaders are encouraged to adopt adaptive leadership models that integrate transformational vision, servant care, and collaborative participation; educators should incorporate adaptive leadership into training and mentorship programs; and policy makers can support institutional frameworks that foster participatory governance in faith‑based organizations. Overall, the research provides actionable insights for strengthening the resilience and societal relevance of AIC‑K congregations in Nairobi’s rapidly changing socio‑cultural environment.