Ndekano, Nghambi Mathew2024-04-082024-04-082014-07-28https://repository.sjut.ac.tz/handle/123456789/49This study deals with the problem of alcohol abuse (alcoholism) that continues to grow as a challenge within the rural area. Moreover, alcohol abuse has resulted in an increase in the poverty level of the abusers within the community who choose to spend their monetary resources on alcohol and this drinking ultimately contributes to alcohol related diseases and behaviors that involve violence towards others, crime and injuries. The qualitative data collected and interpreted concludes that the problem associated with alcohol abuse exists in the community and it is affecting the economic growth of not only those who are partaking in drinking but also their families and their social networks. Education is needed for the community to inform them about the effects of alcohol, and what strategies should be initiated to prevent the growth of this problem. The Church must reevaluate her mission and address the challenges of alcohol abuse with integral mission perspective under Rescue Life for God‟s Development Minded. Chapter one deals with the statement of problem, background of the problem, definitions of key terms, objectives of the research and significance of the research. Chapter two gives the literature review. Chapter three explains the methodology used in data collection, analysis and interpretation. Chapter four give an analysis and interpretation of the data collected. Chapter five gives the understanding of the usage of alcohol in the Bible and to the contemporary Church. Chapter six gives the recommendation and conclusion.enThesis