Abstract
The research “The Challenges of Ministerial Integrity in 1 Samuel 12:1-5 to Pastors in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria” addressed the scaring acceleration of characters that depicts lack of integrity among some pastors in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. Thus, the research is targeted towards investigating the possible causes, effects of and solutions to lack of pastoral integrity among some pastors in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria and highlighting what should be the acceptable behaviour expected of them, using Samuel’s character of integrity as seen in 1 Samuel 12:1-5 as a model. In order to carry out this research successfully, the researcher adopted an exegetical and phenomenological research designs. One of the major findings of this work is the manifestation of lack of integrity through financial misappropriation, sexual immorality and infidelity, jealousy, falsehood, disunity, pride, erroneous prosperity theology, false prophecy, etc. caused by unyielding life, indiscipline, greed, pride and other factors. This affects the pastor, the family and the power of the gospel. The research therefore recommends among other things that pastors in the P.C.N should follow the example of Samuel, nurture their relationship with God. The church and theological schools should be more concerned about the lifestyle of her ministers and students respectively. The study concluded that integrity is a virtue in pastoral ministry and should be imbibed and cherished by pastors in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Requirement Page
Approval Page
Declaration Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Purpose of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Research Methodology
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1Concept of Integrity
2.2 Biblical Foundations of Integrity
2.2.1Integrity in the Old Testament
2.2.2Integrity in the New Testament
2.2.3Extra-Biblical Records of Integrity
2.3 Concept of Pastoral Ministry
2.3.1Pastoral Ministry in the Old Testament
2.3.2Pastoral Ministry in the New Testament
2.4Biblical Terminology Specific to the Pastoral Office
2.5Nature and Challenge of Pastoral Ministry
2.6Implications of Pastoral Ministry
2.7 Concept of Pastoral Integrity
2.7.1Pastoral Integrity
2.7.2 Impact of Pastoral Integrity on Church Administration
2.8Characteristics of Pastoral Integrity
2.9Summary of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE: EXEGETICAL STUDY OF I SAMUEL 12:1-5
3.2 Background of the Text
3.2.1 General Background of the Text
3.2.2 Immediate Background of the Text
3.3Original Text
3.3.1Researcher’s Translation
3.4Exegesis of 1 Samuel 12:1-5
3.5Theological Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR: CHALLENGES OF INTEGRITY TO PASTORS IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NIGERIA
4.1Integrity Deficiency among Contemporary P. C. N. Pastors
4.2Causes of Lack of Pastoral Integrity among Pastors in P.C.N
4.3Effects of Lack of Pastoral Integrity among Pastors in P.C.N
4.4The Challenges of 1 Samuel 12:1-5 to Pastors in P.C.N
4.5Samuel’s Practice of Integrity: A Model for P.C.N Pastors
4.6 The Solutions and Prospects to Lack of Pastoral Integrity among Pastors in P.C.N
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Suggestion for Further Studies
5.4 Conclusion
WORK CITED
APPENDIX
