Africa

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Note: Yesterday’s post had a broken link to our report. That has been corrected. Read the full report here. Over the last few years, we’ve enjoyed a wonderful relationship with St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. Our team has visited several times, teaching both the introductory seminar and the Master Class, where we train the … Read more

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By Frank Michael Tweheyo It is one thing to present information. It’s quite another to see people repent, and promise to change, based on that information. But that is what happened in Tanzania when our team traveled there recently. How does information lead to transformation? The Empower method engages small group study and discussion, in … Read more

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A variety of leaders from many denominations are currently gathering in Tanzania to learn from Empower leaders Wayne Pelly and Frank Tweheyo. The two are currently leading a conference in Dar es Salaam, the former capital and largest city in Tanzania. Frank reported that the first day, 36 participants gathered, including pastors, priests, mothers union … Read more

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Empower Missionary Sally Bryant recently returned from her annual trip to Malawi, where she had the opportunity to train teachers in an under-resourced school, and see how the love of Jesus is transforming a Muslim village. Here is her report: What a difference a person of peace can make! I have just returned from Malawi … Read more

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 Sue Kerrigan and Jeanette Wheeler recently returned from a two week trip to Malawi, where they taught in two locations: Nkhata Bay and Mulanje. The trip began with four days in Nkhata Bay, where Sue and Jeanette taught Created to Belong, Healing from Trauma, and our new Women’s Health Seminar, which covers a wide range … Read more

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Our recent seminar in Kampala, Uganda, brought the truth of Scripture up against human traditions in a dramatic way. The seminar, held this month, was the first one organized by Joyce Ouko, our new Empower Kampala Chapter President, and her committee. Joyce was named as the new president earlier this year after Margaret Kiswiriri passed … Read more

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In Genesis 2:25, we read this astonishing statement: “And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed.” The first man and first woman had no secrets, no desire to hide or manipulate, no shame. They lived in unity, face to face. It’s hard for us to imagine, because we live in … Read more

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Empower Missionary Sally Bryant will travel to Malawi and South Africa this July. Malawi desperately needs the work of Empower. Read on to learn about the amazing progress we’re making there and how you can be a part of positive change for women and girls. “Educate a girl, and you educate the community.” Malawi has … Read more

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Our ministry comes alongside leaders to help combat the root causes of abuse, abandonment and injustice. One of the important ways we do that is through our teaching on trauma. Two seminars, Created to Belong & Healing from Trauma, both address this issue, helping both the traumatized and their caregivers. Created by Linda Ikeda, LMFC … Read more

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This is the final installment in a series of reports on our recent trip to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. Dr. Carrie Miles and Donell Peck traveled, accompanied at times by Frank Tweheyo.    By Dr. Carrie Miles Leaving behind the magical Malakai Eco Lodge (and the less-than enchanting frogs), Frank, Donell, and I flew from … Read more

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This is the third installment of our trip report. During March, Carrie and Donell spoke at five different events in three countries. You can click to read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Travel is always an adventure, and this trip was no exception. by Dr. Carrie Miles At the end of the program … Read more