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    The role of bible studies on church growth: a case study of St. Peter Kakoba church
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-08-24) Agaba, Charity Betty
    This study investigated the role of Bible studies on Church growth with a case study of St. Peter Kakoba Church of Uganda, Ankole Diocese. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to assess the current state of Bible studies at St. Peter Kakoba Church; to assess the contribution of Bible studies to the growth of Christians at St. Peter Kakoba Church; and to examine the challenges faced by the Church in running Bible studies and propose strategies to improve participation. The study utilized a qualitative research approach, collecting data through in-depth interviews with church leaders and questionnaires administered to Christians who both regularly attend and those who do not attend the mid-week Bible study programme. The study found that St. Peter Kakoba Church had a low and decreasing Bible study program attended by the majority of Christians who knew it exists. Most people affirmed that bible study programs are theologially necessary for Christian development, growth and ability to distinguish right doctrine from error. They affirmed that there are several challenges contributing to this low attendance like being busy with work, the content perceived as irrelevant, weak and inconsistent promotion, bad timing and poor facilitation and that Christians who attended showed notable spiritual growth like increase in the Word of God knowledge, prayer life and in repelling false teachings. The study concluded that a Bible study program, which is well organized and intentionally facilitated, helps significantly in the spiritual and numerical growth of the Church. St. Peter Kakoba Church was encouraged to review its bible study curriculum, improve facilitation methods, establish an inviting environment for all age groups, create follow-up mechanisms and have an element of accountability for all who attend. The Church leadership was challenged to not take Bible study as an extracurricular activity but a pastoral priority, that so the people might grow in the Word of God.