Empower Uganda President Pastor Joyce Ouko and her husband Rev. Julius Ouko, along with Pastor Kinyera Mike, recently facilitated an Empower training for 53 participants in Kampala Uganda. Joyce sent us the following report about this very effective training. Here is her report, edited for length and clarity. On behalf of EIM, Uganda, we would … Read more
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Empower Africa Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, along with one of our senior facilitators, Purity Njagi, recently facilitated a seminar organized by our partner, Dr. Zablon Bundi, in Kenya. The training, which focused on Empower’s New Man, New Woman, New Life curriculum, took place at Dr. Bundi’s new institution, the African Prime Leadership Training Institute in … Read more
Empower Uganda President Pastor Joyce Ouko and Bishop Joseph Wanjala recently facilitated a training at Bujwanga Divine Rescue Church, located in the Busia District of Eastern Uganda. The district borders Kenya. About 85 people attended the training, making it one of our largest gatherings so far this year. Here is Pastor Joyce’s report, edited for … Read more
Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, alongside Empower Minister Purity Njagi, recently led a Master Class at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. Our ongoing partnership with the university’s Institute of Lifelong Learning and Leadership Development Centre (SPILL) has led to countless lives being changed. The Master Class is for those who have been … Read more
Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, alongside Empower Minister Purity Njagi, recently led a Master Class for Dr. Zablon Bundi, of 16 participants, drawn from two NMNWNL seminars held earlier this year. The training was held at the African Prime Leadership Training Institute, in Ndenderu, Kiambu County, near Nairobi. The Master Class is for … Read more
Our team in Punjab, India, recently conducted a customized training based on New Man, New Woman, New Life. Here is their report. The 20 couples that attended learned for the first time, through materials translated into their local language, about the importance of deepening their relationships in their family life. The seminar, called “The Family, … Read more
In rural areas of Northern Uganda, strong patriarchal cultural practices take a toll on marriages and families. Even Christian families and churches tend to follow these practices, which demean women and treat them like slaves. When a woman marries into a family, the family pays a dowry or bride price for her, which tends to … Read more
Pastor Arnold Phiri, Empower’s Coordinator in Malawi, recently wrote to us about a training he and his team recently conducted in a new context: a Moslem area of a small village in Malawi. A bit of background: Empower Minister Sally Bryant has ministered in Mulanje, Malawi for more than a decade, visiting every year. A participant … Read more
Empower Africa Director Dr. Frank Michael Tweheyo and his wife Phobice recently traveled to Cameroon to train leaders. The following is Frank’s report, edited for space and clarity. Cameroon has been called “Africa in Miniature,” because it is a melting pot of both Western and African cultures. It is the only officially African bi-lingual country, … Read more
Pastor Arnold Phiri, Empower’s Coordinator in Malawi, recently wrote to us about the incredible fruit that is being borne in Malawi. For years, we’ve been teaching and training in Malawi, sharing the good news of Biblical equality and conducting training on trauma, attachment, and healing. Because of your support and prayers, these trainings are transforming … Read more
Empower recently facilitated a training for the staff of Sonrise Ministries in Jinga, Uganda. Sonrise started as a home for orphan babies in 2009. It has since grown into a Baby Village, a Children’s Village, a Home for street girls, and three community schools. Running all these ministry operations is a work of love for … Read more
Empower recently facilitated a New Man, New Woman, New Life training at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. Our ongoing partnership with the university’s Institute of Lifelong Learning and Leadership Development Centre (SPILL) has led to countless lives being changed. Bishop Phineas Mwiti and Faith Kabiro conducted the training under the leadership of Dr. Njau. … Read more