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    Effectiveness Of Environmental Conservation Measures Practiced In the Full Gospel Churches Of Kenya Embu Evurore District, Kenya
    (Journal of Philosophy and Religion, 2024-10-15) Esther Karuana Rubiri(; Dickson Nkonge Kagema
    This study assessed the effectiveness of environmental conservation measures practised by the congregants of the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya in the Embu Evurore District. The environment in Embu Evurore District is degraded despite the conservation practices of the congregants. The study objective was to assess the effectiveness of the environmental conservation measures practised in the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya Embu Evurore District. The study was guided by Behaviour change theory, which states that an individual is a victim of their environment. A descriptive research design was used to collect, analyse, and interpret information. The study was carried out in the five local churches in Embu Evurore District. The study population was obtained through sampling technique. The leaders were selected through purposive sampling. A sample of congregants was arrived at through random sampling. The study instruments were questionnaires for the congregants and interview schedules for the leaders. An observation schedule was used to identify the environmental conservation practices in Embu Evurore District. The data was analysed using tables, charts and graphs. The study found that while some environmental conservation measures have been effective, others have had limited impact. The study also found that some congregants caused environmental degradation. The findings of the study add knowledge to Eco- Theology. They benefit church leaders by adding insight to their policy formulation and decision-making concerning environment conservation. The findings of this study will sensitise the congregants to improve their methods of environmental conservation.
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    Practices Of the Teachings on Environmental Conservation in the Full Gospel Churches of Kenya Embu Evurore District, Kenya
    (Journal of Pastoral and Practical Theology, 2024-10-15) Esther Karuana Rubiri(; Dickson Nkonge Kagema(; Moses Kathuri Njeru
    This study sought to evaluate the ways in which the church worshippers practice the teachings on environmental conservation in the Full Gospel Churches in Embu Evurore District, Kenya. Despite the Full Gospel Church's teachings on environmental conservation, there is prevalent environmental degradation in Embu Evurore District, Kenya. This study was guided by behaviour change theory, which states that an individual is a victim of their environment. Descriptive formats were used to collect information, analyse, compare and interpret data. The study targeted the five local churches in Embu Evurore District. A Sample population was obtained through a random sampling technique. The findings of the study led to the conclusion that worshippers' awareness of the practices of environmental conservation influenced how they practised environmental conservation. The study also found that there were worshippers who were unaware of the conservation measures. The findings of the study contribute to religious knowledge in Eco-Theology. The findings of this study are beneficial to church leaders as they add insight to policy formulation and decision-making on environmental conservation. The findings of this study will sensitise the worshippers to proper practices in environmental conservation.