International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

Abstract

This study sought to investigate the relevance of biblical teachings on the preservation of environment resources in Tigania west sub county, Meru County. The objectives of this study was: to determine the level of awareness by Christians in activities that promote preservation of natural resources in their environment, to find out whether Christian leaders teach their church members biblical principles regarding preservation of natural resources in their environment, to find out strategies Christians are using to preserve natural resources in their environment and to determine the level of participation by Christians in preserving the natural resources in their environment. The study reviewed literature on related themes such as theoretical review of Level of awareness by Christians, teachings by Christian Leaders and strategies by Christians Level of participation by Christians. It is hoped that the study was significant to the Christians and church leaders. The proposed study confined itself to churches in Tigania West Sub county where data was collected from Christians and church leaders.  The study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population was 917 Christians. The sample size was 92 which were 10% of the population according to Mugenda. The research instruments to be used were a questionnaire for Christians and church leaders. Piloting was done to help identify ambiguities and inadequacies of research instruments. The primary data was collected from the subjects, thoroughly sorted, edited, coded, organized and analyzed systematically using qualitative and quantitative methods. Finally results from the data collected in this study was analyzed by use of percentages and frequencies and presented in charts and tables.  From the findings, Christians knew that nature has to be respected and cared for as God’s creation. It is therefore recommended that Christian leaders schedule teaching and preaching on environmental stewardship based on the Bible and guided by their statement of beliefs on nature. The leader of any Christian church or ministry has the responsibility to lead this environmental protection and stewardship education effort or to find a qualified leader who can do so. This helped the church’s environmental stewardship program.

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