Nexus between biblical studies and spiritual development of street families in selected faith based organisation's rehabilitation programs in Eldoret town, Kenya

Abigail Kerubo Osoro; Maurice Ogolla; Nehemiah Nyaundi

doi:10.51317/jppt.v3i1.545

Authors

Abigail Kerubo Osoro Kisii University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2472-3070
Maurice Ogolla Kisii University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4921-3712
Nehemiah Nyaundi University of Eastern Africa-Baraton, Kenya https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0962-4068

Abstract

This study explored the nexus between Biblical studies programs and the spiritual development of street families drawn from the rehabilitation programs in selected Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) in Eldoret Town, Kenya. Previous studies focused on the social and psychological aspects of rehabilitation. The study was underpinned by the Divine Command Theory, adopted a mixed method approach, which involved the use of both correlational research design and descriptive survey design Interviews, questionnaires and field observations were employed to collect data. Chi-square tests of association were employed to measure the relationship. Qualitative data, including field observations, were analysed thematically. Study findings revealed that Bible study programs continue to be a significant component of FBOs' efforts to rehabilitate street families in Eldoret Town. The Pearson chi-square test, the likelihood ratio test, and the linear-by-linear test results confirmed that the nexus between these Bible study programs and spiritual development among street families is positive and statistically significant. The study concludes that proactive employment of Bible study programs in FBOs in Eldoret Town to rehabilitate street families has a direct impact on the spiritual development of these families. It was recommended that all FBOs should adopt policy guidelines that embrace Bible studies programs.

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