Musa Adziba Mambula

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The Christian in Contemporary Nigerian Society (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

This book exposes the overwhelming arrays of challenges that Christians face in the 21st century Nigeria. The purpose of this book is to consider these challenges and suggest means of meeting them. In this book, Christians are charged with living in such a manner as to contribute to the health and strength of their society. The book examines the extent to which the family depends upon the Church and its ministry for guidance and support in creating a healthy and moral atmosphere in the home. This book explains how the theological training of Pastors plays a significant role in society. Together, families and Pastors, leaders from every facet of life, could be joined together in the mission to create a healthy society. The book sees religious violence in Nigeria with emphasis on conflict resolution. The church has a responsibility to lead the nation in presenting peaceful resolutions to all forms of violence, whether in the home, the community, or nationally. Following closely on the issue of religious violence, is that of corruption at all levels, from personal to political. Lastly, the physical health of the individual and community is of vital interest to all. This book considers and examines the role of the Christian in Contemporary Nigerian Society with a view to taking responsibility in meeting the challenges and contributing to the solutions. This book reminds the Christian that he or she is not alone; he or she is but one part in the overall picture of a nation struggling to take its place in the 21st century world.

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Autor

Musa Adziba Mambula is a gifted teacher, preacher, public speaker, administrator, and a guidance counselor. He served as the Dean School of Education at the Kashim Ibrahim college of Education Maiduguri for 16 years, Provost /President Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN) Bukuru near Jos for six years, Chairman Kulp Bible College Board Kwarhi-Mubi for seven years, Financial Secretary EYN Ministers' Council for six years, and Financial Secretary Counseling Association of Nigeria for four years. He was elected to serve as the National Spiritual Advisor for the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria for six years. Musa has authored and co-authored many publications including seven books and over forty Journal articles and several book reviews. Professor Mambula has participated in seminars and workshops at national and international levels and also served the church and church related bodies in different capacities. He is a graduate of Bethany Theological Seminary, Oakbrook Illinois and National Louis University Evanston-Chicago, Haggai Institute Singapore. Musa holds a Ph.D. in Educational Foundation from the University of Maiduguri Nigeria. He is a Fellow of the Cooperate Administration of Nigeria, member International Leadership -LANGHAM Partnership in Biblical Preaching, member International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education, and served as a Fellow at the Anabaptist and Pietist research center in Elizabethtown College, a member of the Transparency International in Nigeria. He has received numerous awards including a Distinguished Leadership in Socioeconomic Development of Nigeria and for Promoting Excellence in Leadership through Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency. Musa and his wife Sarah "Digni"(sweeter than honey) have four children and four grandchildren. They presently live in York Pennsylvania.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: WestBow Press
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781512764680
• Artikelnr.: 52576816