Prayer & Scripture Engagement
To cultivate a spiritually mature and Christ-centered church by establishing consistent prayer and deep engagement with Scripture as foundational practices, equipping members with sound doctrine, strong faith and a lifestyle of daily devotion.
Context & Trend
As a body of believers, we believe in a holistic faith that is rooted in communion with God and knowledge of His word. The church is committed to this belief by providing opportunities for members to grow in intimacy with the Father and to be anchored in biblical truth.
In a world full of controversies, students at given instances are caught up immersed in the contemporary world's digital saturation, relentless noise and inquiry into faith, making the discipline of Scripture engagement a counter-cultural struggle.
Colossians 3:16 — "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom..." is necessary so as not to be tossed up by elemental doctrines and emerging heresies. Ephesians 4:14 — "Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching…"
As a church, we have had a number of challenges in prayers such as lack of venues for prayer meetings such as morning and evening devotions, and the low turnout of members during prayer meetings. Over the years the CU records a huge number of members in prayers but the number gradually decreases over time.
Key Result Areas
- Prayer
- Scripture engagement and Bible expositions
- Nurture
- Bible study small groups enrollment
Key Strategies & Targets
| KRA | Key Strategy | Measures & Targets | Outcomes & Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prayer | Build capacity on prayer; Mobilize and nurture members for prayer; Mobilize members to attend the prayer and scripture engagement organized by FOCUS Kenya i.e. Ezra Conference. | - % of CU members trained p.a — 60% with at least 6% increase per year - % of students attending prayer activities — 40% p.a with at least 10% increase per year - Number of CU prayer activities (retreats and forums) engaged p.a — at least 1 per semester; Conduct at least one prayer summit by 2028 - At least 25% of the CU members mobilised for the Ezra Conference |
Outcome: Increased participation in consistent and biblical prayer. Indicator: % of students involved in consistent and biblical prayer. |
| Scripture Engagement & Bible Exposition | Promote and mobilise for Scripture engagement and Bible exposition among students. | - % of students participating in CBR — 80% - % of members attending Bible study small groups: • 20% in 2026 • 30% in 2027 • 45% in 2028 • 50% in 2029 • 55% in 2030 - % of Bible study leaders trained in facilitating small group Bible study p.a — 100% |
Outcome: Increased growth of Christian students in biblical knowledge and application. Indicator: 1. % of students with the set level of biblical literacy 2. % of students demonstrating biblical living in behavior, character and attitude. |