Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Contextualizing Nigerian Pentecostalism
Religion and development
Research methodology
Outline of the book
Notes
References
Chapter 1: NGOs, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and churches
Introduction
FBOs and development
The Nigerian context
Spiritual and religious capital
Rupture, transformation, and power for service
Motivations for service
Lay participation and leadership
Ecumenical networks, external connections, and the media
Financial assets, buildings, and campgrounds
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 2: Pentecostal economics, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building
Introduction
Enterprise, SMEs, and development
The Nigerian context
Pentecostal economics and the prosperity gospel
Economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
Cultural and structural reform
Diaspora and transnational entrepreneurs
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 3: Pentecostals, governance, and development
Introduction
Governance and development
Nigerian politics and the shift to political Pentecostalism
Prayer, prophetic politics, and political protest
Electoral politics and political pastors
National transformation and the reformation of culture
Sam Adeyemi and Daystar Christian Centre
Tunde Bakare and the Save Nigeria Group
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 4: Pentecostals, education, and development
Introduction
Education and development
The Nigerian context
Pentecostal perspectives on education in Nigeria
Churches, NGOs, and capacity-building
Pentecostal schools and universities
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 5: Pentecostal healing and healthcare
Introduction
Religion and health
The Nigerian context
Pentecostal healthworlds and health-seeking practices
HIV/AIDS
Maternal and reproductive health
Physical and mental disabilities
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 6: Pentecostals, human rights, and the family
Introduction
Religion, human rights, and development
Women, religion, and human rights
Children, human rights, and development
Street children, prostitution, and trafficking
Pentecostal interventions
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 7: Pentecostals, violence, and peacebuilding
Introduction
Religion, violence, and peacebuilding
Causes and effects of violence and violation of religious rights
Indigeneity laws, sharia, and Boko Haram
Plateau State and the Jos crisis
Pentecostal responses and development interventions
Dialogue and interfaith friendship
Community organizing and peacebuilding initiatives
Retaliation and self-defence
Social responses
Ecumenical organizations, transnational networks, and international partnerships
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 8: Pentecostals, migration, and development
Introduction
Migration and development
Immigrant religion and civic engagement
Migrant churches: social capital, holistic salvation, and empowerment
Mission churches: church-planting and buildings
Community churches: social action and development practices
Poverty alleviation: homeless projects and foodbanks
Tackling youth crime and gang violence
Transnational development practices
Conclusion
Notes
References
Conclusion
A plurality of African Pentecostal approaches to development
African Pentecostalism and the development sector
Notes
References
Index