A Critical Study of Immoral Living and Its Effect on the Youth of the Apostolic Church Nigeria, Alakia District.
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objectives of the study are;
- To ascertain the effect of immoral living on the youth of apostolic church
- To ascertain the relationship between immoral living and the relationship with God
- To ascertain the way to encourage moral purity among the youth of the Apostolic church in Alakia District
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Apostolic Church
Subsequent to the affiliation with the British Apostolic Church (BAC), the F.T. adopted the name apostolic Church. This affiliation also necessitated the second ordination of F.T. ministers (who had earlier on been ordained by FTC by proxy). To solidify the relationship, two missionaries of the BAC, George Perfect and Idris Vaughan arrived as resident pastors on 22nd July, 1932. In conformity with the demand of the Nigerian congregation, the missionaries made personal contacts with the British Government authorities. Through these efforts the high handedness of the government was relaxed. Babalola was released to continue his evangelistic work and the way was paved for the establishment of new assemblies, schools and open-air gospel campaigns of the Apostolic Church (Mala, 1983).
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research design
The researcher used descriptive research survey design in building up this project work the choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to a critical study of immoral living and its effect on the youth of the Apostolic church Nigeria
Sources of data collection
Data were collected from two main sources namely:
Primary source:
These are materials of statistical investigation which were collected by the research for a particular purpose. They can be obtained through a survey, observation questionnaire or as experiment; the researcher has adopted the questionnaire method for this study.
Secondary source:
These are data from textbook Journal handset etc. they arise as byproducts of the same other purposes. Example administration, various other unpublished works and write ups were also used.
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction
Efforts will be made at this stage to present, analyze and interpret the data collected during the field survey. This presentation will be based on the responses from the completed questionnaires. The result of this exercise will be summarized in tabular forms for easy references and analysis. It will also show answers to questions relating to the research questions for this research study. The researcher employed simple percentage in the analysis.
DATA ANALYSIS
The data collected from the respondents were analyzed in tabular form with simple percentage for easy understanding.
A total of 133(one hundred and thirty three) questionnaires were distributed and 133 questionnaires were returned.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain a critical study of immoral living and its effect on the youth of the Apostolic church Nigeria. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of f immoral living and its effect on the youth of the Apostolic church Nigeria
Summary
This study was on a critical study of immoral living and its effect on the youth of the Apostolic church Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included: To ascertain the effect of immoral living on the youth of apostolic church, to ascertain the relationship between immoral living and the relationship with God and to ascertain the way to encourage moral purity among the youth of the Apostolic church in Alakia District. In line with these objectives, two research hypotheses were formulated and two null hypotheses were posited. The total population for the study is 200 members of selected Apostolic churches in Alakias district The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made pastors, elders, deacons and members were used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
The level of porosity and erosion of morality in Nigeria is quite disheartening and unfortunate. Worse still the youths are the most hit of the hydra-headed cancerous menace. This could be attributed among other factors to the poor moral and sociopolitical structure and system of the Nigerian society. Considering the indispensability of the youths in every optimistic human society, it becomes imperative that those values, virtues, norms and code of conduct without which human co-existence could be considered impossible should be inculcated in the youths. The influence of the social environment on the youths cannot be argued. Therefore, there is a need to catch the youths young and impact in them basic moral tips and principles of the society. This would go a long way to checkmate moral decadence among the youths. The Apostolic church considers the youths as the greatest legacy that could be bequeathed to mankind and the Apostolic church project is aimed at the formation and realization of quality human beings. This work, challenges individuals, industrialists, Non Governmental Organizations (NGO‟s) and the government to be more proactive to the welfare of the youths. The state can help by tightening its belt and living up to expectations so as to ensure sound moral education that will not only benefit the youths but also the entire human race. There is a need to encourage moral education, establish skill acquisition centres and by so doing give a sense of direction to the youths for the realization of a morally sound and formidable Nigerian society.
Recommendation
Churches should take it as a point of duty to preach and oriented youth about immoral behavior that God not friendly with any body who acted this way
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