Testing Times: Globalisation and Investing Theology in East Africa

The main topic of this book is the tendency among young people in East Africa to turn from the traditional Church towards new charismatic movements such as the Balokole, which emphasise material over spiritual wealth. The book will examine the reasons for this and its possible effects; it will consider the implications for the Church and possible action to take. The book is divided into 9 chapters.

Chapter 1 gives an overview of the history of the Christian Church, especially in the context...