One of the most gratifying aspects of our ministry is the opportunity to return to a place where we have taught before, where we see the fruit of the seeds we have planted, and have the opportunity to cultivate even more. Empower had conducted the basic New Man, New Woman, New Life seminar in Kisoro … Read more
Empower President Dr. Carrie Miles, and Empower Missionary Donell Peck are in Uganda right now, at about the halfway point in trip that will include seven events in three countries. Please pray for their continued endurance and strength as they travel. After visiting with an Anglican bishop in Rwanda who has expressed an interest in … Read more
The recent sudden passing of Margaret Kiswiriri, President of Empower/Uganda, shocked and saddened all of us. Margaret suffered a stroke and passed away on December 1. (More details here.) The Empower Uganda team met recently to elect a new president to take her place on the board. Frank Michael Tweheyo, Africa Program Director, reported recently … Read more
Traveling the world with a ministry based on Christian love gives one a striking perspective on the Christmas season. It makes us especially grateful for your support! It is not just the incongruity of Ugandans decorating artificial pine trees (as live Christmas trees do not grow in Uganda’s very tropical climate), nor the … Read more
The week of Thanksgiving, we received a wonderful report from Margaret Kiswiriri, President of Empower/Uganda, about her recent work. Yesterday, however, we were shocked and profoundly saddened to receive word that Margaret suffered a stroke, and a few days later, went to join our Lord. She passed away on December 1. Margaret has been an … Read more
In October, several of our teams visited Kenya, bringing the message of biblical equality and mutual respect to a variety of audiences. Empower Missionary Pam Frohreich, a retired attorney and former prosecutor for Los Angeles County, was among those traveling to Kenya. She and Pastor Frank Tweheyo, Empower’s director of African Operations, presented the New Man, … Read more
God seems very clearly to have gone before our team into Kenya in recent weeks. In response to an invitation from church leaders there, we traveled to Bondo, Utawala, and then Kibera, a slum outside Nairobi. Everywhere we’ve gone, the response has been enthusiastic. Thank you to all our supporters–we could not continue this important … Read more
Editor’s note: Here in the United States, discussions about theology, particularly about what the Bible says about women, about marriage, and equality, can get heated. But many times, sincere people come to different conclusions and “agree to disagree.” In part, that is because women in the west, even those in “traditional” hierarchical marriages, are mostly … Read more
By Francine Thomas, Empower Missionary Some of us might occasionally wonder if our ministry actually makes a difference. This is especially true for those of us who expend much time, energy and expense to participate in global missions work. In July my husband Dan and I answered that question for ourselves when we traveled to Kondoa, Tanzania. … Read more
Empower Minister Sally Bryant is currently in Malawi, where she was invited to speak at the Denominational General Conference. This is her seventh trip to Malawi. She sent the letter below telling of her experiences and observations. The beauty of a ceremony to consecrate new bishops stands in sharp contrast to an ancient and horrific … Read more
An astounding 38 percent of the young women at a pre-natal clinic in South Africa tested positive for HIV, according to a recent study conducted by Allison Groves of American University. A recent report on the study, broadcast on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, explained the link between abuse and HIV infection. Most of the … Read more
Exciting opportunities are opening up for Empower in Tanzania. The New Man, New Woman, New Life content has been turned into a college class that is part of the curriculum at a Bible school we partner with there. Empower ministers Dan and Francine Thomas of North Carolina are currently in Tanzania, working with (Anglican) Bishop Given … Read more