Intergenerational Priorities of the Church of God in Jamaica and the Implications for Communication, Education, and Health

Authors

  • Corinne I. Barnes 1University of the West Indies, Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
  • Cynthia M. Archibald Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, USA
  • Marshall Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, USA

Keywords:

Church, Health, Communication, Education

Abstract

: This report of the Church of God National Convention highlights intergenerational priorities for sustainability. The purpose of the convention was to strengthen the members, but as an interdisciplinary research team of health care providers, and educators, the goal was to maximize and develop methodologies that might assist in improving communication, education, and health. The priorities are clustered in three generations of church leaders: the Veterans, Issacharians, and Naaman’s Maid. The framework and culture are explained for global understanding of the efforts within the Jamaican church; expectantly, other ministries will find this work useful. The implications are discussed.

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01.09.2016

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Barnes, C. I., Archibald, C. M., & Marshall. (2016). Intergenerational Priorities of the Church of God in Jamaica and the Implications for Communication, Education, and Health. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 3(1), 4-13. https://ijsses.tiu.edu.iq/index.php/ijsses/article/view/580

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