(Uganda Management Institute, 2015-01) Kiviiri, Herbert
The study investigated the relationship between financial management and church
investments in Masindi-Kitara Diocese, Uganda. The study specifically examined the
planning/budgeting, funding and accountability in relation to investments of the
church. Using a case study design, data were collected from a total of 96 clergy, heads
of laity and top administrators of the diocese using self administered questionnaires
and interviews, it was both qualitative and quantitative data. The finding of the study
indicated a significant positive relationship between budgeting and church
investments, also there is a positive significant relationship between funding and
church investment and also there is a positive significant relationship between
accountability and church investments. The study concluded that if proper financial
management is in place there is improved investment in the church. The study
recommends that Masindi-Kitara diocese should give more priority to improved
financial management systems to build strength and trust from the church members
through improved investment strategies in the diocese.
