Downloads: 118
Case Studies | Social Science | Zimbabwe | Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017
The Impact of Intra-Church Conflicts on Social Development with Particular Focus on the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe
Joseph Muwanzi [3] | Eric. S. S. Makura [2]
Abstract: This study was concerned with determining the impact of intra-church conflicts on social development projects, but focusing only on the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ). It examined the causes, types, effects of intra-church conflicts in MCZ and feasible resolution mechanisms were identified and adopted. Mixed- methods approach and the survey research design were used. Data was collected and generated through the use of questionnaires and interviews. The main cause of such conflicts, was found to be ineffective policy implementation which made it difficult to manage projects in the MCZ, namely, learning institutions (schools and training colleges), mission farms, funeral services, clinics and orphanage centres. Identified failed projects were Teachers and Nursings training colleges, Southern African Methodist University, Epworth District Hospital, Methodist Hospital in Southern Central African, Matthew Rusike Children in Mzinyati and Epworth Housing Scheme. The study recommends that the MCZ needs be a role model, have strategic measures and revisit its projects policy implementation for the benefit of church and entire community
Keywords: development, intra-church conflict, Methodist Church in Zimbabwe and policy
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017,
Pages: 1135 - 1139
Similar Articles with Keyword 'development'
Downloads: 169
Research Paper, Social Science, Nigeria, Volume 8 Issue 9, September 2019
Pages: 357 - 365Deradicalizing the Radicalized Youth for Peace, Security and Development in the North Eastern Region of Nigeria
Abdulkarim Umar | Idriss Yusuf | Abeeb Mohammed Abideen
Downloads: 124
Research Paper, Social Science, Qatar, Volume 8 Issue 11, November 2019
Pages: 1829 - 1845The Long Way Home: The Social Diagraming of Philippine School Doha Alumni in the Philippines
Dr. Fredelito Don John A. Vallesteros [3] | Dela Cruz Angelica | Delavin Alexandra | Merced Andrianna | Platitas Allyza | Tubello Jollienne