https://shahidihub.org/shahidihub/index.php/ijtrs <p>ShahidiHub International Journal of Theology &amp; Religious Studies- <strong>ISSN (Online Version): 2788-967X</strong> is a monthly, double-blind, peer-reviewed, unrestricted access journal, published by “ShahidiHub Publishing” in Kenya, East Africa. The journal publishes original and recent scholarly research, of both empirical and theoretical nature.<br /><br /><strong>Areas / Fields<br /></strong>Exegetical Theology, Biblical Studies, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Practical Theology, Political Theology, Ecological Theology, Hermeneutics, African Christian Theology, African Church History, Church History, Theology &amp; Culture, Theology &amp; Development, World Christianity, Intercultural/Missions &amp; Church Planting Studies, Pastoral Studies, and Translation Studies, Comparative Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Christian Ethics.</p> SHAHIDIHUB PUBLISHING en-US ShahidiHub International Journal of Theology & Religious Studies 2788-9661 https://shahidihub.org/shahidihub/index.php/ijtrs/article/view/336 <p>This paper examined the transfer of pastors from one congregation to another and the ecclesiastical transfer practices within Kenya’s Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) assemblies. The research explored causal factors and consequences affecting ministers, their families, and congregations. The study employed a mixed-methods approach involving 68 stakeholders comprising senior pastors, deputy senior pastors, pastoral staff, pastoral spouses, pastors’ children, church leaders, and congregational members across seven distinct roles within CITAM assemblies. Results demonstrate that organisational strategy drives most pastoral transfers rather than personal considerations. The organisational strategy factors include strategic placement for church growth (66.2%), policy requirements (61.8%), and pastoral fit considerations (52.9%), which constitute primary motivating factors. The study revealed concerning transparency deficits, with merely 14.7% of respondents describing transfer processes as highly transparent. This finding aligns with broader concerns about governance transparency in religious organisations. Families of pastors experience complex impacts, particularly educational disruption for children, career challenges for spouses, and professional development benefits for ministers. Congregational responses demonstrate equal complexity, with transfers simultaneously causing disruption (55.9%) and facilitating positive adaptation to new leadership (52.9%). The research concludes with evidence-based recommendations for enhanced communication protocols, comprehensive family support systems, and gradual transition processes. It addresses identified challenges whilst preserving strategic mobility benefits and aligns with contemporary best practices in ecclesiastical administration and organisational change management.</p> Stephen Eugine Okanda Copyright (c) 2025 2025-09-26 2025-09-26 5 3 1 23 https://shahidihub.org/shahidihub/index.php/ijtrs/article/view/357 <p>The 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi destroyed the country’s social fabric, leaving over a million dead and many with deep spiritual, psychological, and material needs. This study examined the effectiveness of Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM), a Faith-Based Organization (FBO), in addressing the spiritual and physical needs of post-genocide communities in Rwanda. Using a mixed-methods case study, it combined ethnographic observation, interviews, and quantitative surveys to assess ANLM’s nine-pillar model of integrated community services. Data were collected from 81 participants, including leaders, staff, and beneficiaries across three program sites. Findings demonstrated the effectiveness of ANLM’s programs, which encompass child sponsorship, education, healthcare, leadership development, church planting, and community outreach, in addressing both spiritual and physical needs. The organization supports over 10,000 children, provides 2.5 million meals annually, and maintains high satisfaction rates among beneficiaries (94%) and staff (97%). Results also indicate significant improvements in spiritual growth, health, and livelihoods, alongside strong organizational growth marked by an 83% revenue increase and international expansion. The study concludes that Faith-Based Organizations play a vital role in post-conflict recovery situations when spiritual care is integrated with socio-economic empowerment and supported by strong community leadership. It recommends strengthening feedback systems to keep programs aligned with changing community needs.</p> Karamuzi Johnson Copyright (c) 2025 2025-11-28 2025-11-28 5 3 24 45