Evangelism And Spiritual Commitment of Christians a case of Diocese of West Ankole, Bushenyi District. Uganda.

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between evangelism and the spiritual commitment of Christians in the Diocese of West Ankole, Bushenyi District, Uganda. A cross-sectional research design integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed. A sample of 287 respondents, including church leaders, lay leaders, adult Christians, and youth members, was selected through purposive, systematic random, and simple random sampling techniques. Data were collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using SPSS for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Findings revealed that evangelistic outreach programs were regularly organized and positively influenced spiritual commitment, particularly in strengthening Christian values and motivating personal devotional practices. Bible study and discipleship programs were found to be significantly depending on understanding and practical application of the Christian faith, while youth evangelism activities actively engaged young people and contributed to their spiritual growth and church involvement. Correlation analysis demonstrated strong positive associations between evangelism components and spiritual commitment indicators. The study concluded that evangelism plays a vital role in fostering authentic spiritual transformation and recommended strengthening discipleship, expanding outreach efforts, and enhancing youth engagement.