Influence of Missiological Training and Trainers’ Competencies on Outcomes among Missionaries in Southwest, Nigeria
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2024-12
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Lead City University, Ibadan
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Globally, missionaries are supposed to receive prerequisite training to help them navigate their mission engagement. However, some still operate as if they are sent out
unprepared. Despite some empirical evidence on missiological training and practices among Christian organisations in Nigeria, there seems to be little attention paid to the
influence of mission education on trainers’ competencies and training outcomes.Therefore, this study investigated influence of missiological training (MT) and trainers’
competencies (TC) on training outcomes (TO) among missionary institutions in Southwest, Nigeria. The study adopted “Know-Be-Do” Training Outcomes Framework
(TOF) and anchored on Cognitive Learning Theory and Theory of Performance. The study adopted Exploratory Sequential Research Design whereby, Content Analysis
Research Design was deployed using thematic analysis of the missions training curriculum using Missiological Training Curriculum Coding Sheet (MTCC).
Thereafter, Descriptive Survey Research Design was adopted using Trainers’ Competence and Outcome Questionnaire (TCOQ) r = .864. Population of the study
involves all mission training institutions and trainers, affiliated to Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association (NEMA) with a total sample of 82 mission trainers selected from five NEMA members. Findings revealed harmonised patterns of mission curriculum including core mission courses; church relations, linguistic orientation, cultural anthropology, cross cultural communication, inter-personal relationships, biblical and theological knowledge, leadership, evangelism, discipleship and missions, spiritual life/warfare, general language learning/studies; principles of education and ICT literacies; curriculum development, emotional health, community development and field
practical experience. Again, the curriculum of all the selected mission training institutions are in compliant with the expected outcomes and essential attributes of
“Know-Be-Do” TOF, while majority (32.9%) of the mission trainers are Master's degree holders reflecting a growing commitment to missiological education in Nigeria.
Further, findings revealed that majority (95.1%) of the trainers are familiar with basic ICT and thereby digital competent; also influence of MT on keeping trainers updated
on global missiological activities, thinking and writing (65.9%); understanding local political and social situations (62.2%), all recorded high significant ratings. Again,
respondents exhibited positive perception regarding competencies in teaching skills, and ICT knowledge (76.8%); curriculum development (74.4%), and correct
understanding of diverse contexts of effective missionary training (74.4%); Lastly, MT significantly influences TO (rs (8) =0.228, p = 0.040), likewise, TC in curriculum
development, teaching skills and ICT knowledge significantly influence MTO. (rs (8) = .402, p = .001). The study concludes that MT in the selected institutions is Know-Be Do” TOF compliant and recommend that field missionaries should be encouraged to step aside for a while to acquire further education with enhanced ICT training.
Keywords: Missiological Training, Trainers’ Competencies, Training Outcomes, Trained missionary, Missionary trainer.
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Missiological Training, Trainers’ Competencies, Training Outcomes, Trained missionary, Missionary trainer.
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Kate Turabia