Bernard Muthamia Bücher

Die Vielfalt der Kirchen in Kenia spiegelt die reiche Geschichte der Missionsarbeit wider, die mit dem europäischen Interesse an der Region begann. Über 4.000 registrierte Kirchen, von etablierten bis zu evangelikalen Gemeinschaften, prägen das religiöse Leben, wobei über drei Viertel der Bevölkerung sich als Christen identifizieren. Besonders die römisch-katholische Mission, gegründet von der französischen Kongregation des Heiligen Geistes, spielte eine zentrale Rolle, indem sie in den 1860er Jahren Stationen in Sansibar und Bagamoyo einrichtete, um ehemaligen Sklaven eine neue Heimat zu bieten.

Evangelism aims to lead individuals to accept Jesus as their savior, yet many new believers drift away after conversion. The author explores the need for effective discipleship classes to ground these individuals in their faith, emphasizing the importance of teaching them according to Jesus' commands. By imparting essential skills for spiritual maturity, new believers can become committed followers of Christ, actively reaching out to others and utilizing their gifts. Discipleship fosters a culture of learning and reproduction of faith within the community.

The book explores the historical roots of Christianity in Kenya, tracing the influence of early European missionaries, particularly the French Congregation of the Holy Ghost. It highlights the establishment of various denominations, with over 4,000 registered churches reflecting a wide spectrum of beliefs. The narrative emphasizes the significant role of Roman Catholic outreach initiated by Bishop Maupoint in 1863, focusing on ex-slaves and the creation of resettlement villages, illustrating the intertwining of faith and social justice during a pivotal time in East Africa's history.

O livro explora as raízes das igrejas no Quénia, que surgiram do trabalho missionário europeu. Com mais de 4.000 igrejas de diversas denominações, a maioria da população se identifica como cristã. Destaca-se o papel da Congregação Francesa do Espírito Santo e suas iniciativas na África Oriental durante o período da abolição do tráfico de escravos.