Our Africa Program Director Frank Tweheyo recently had an amazing visit with the Maasai tribe in Kenya this month. As a result of his teaching, the truth really did set people free! The Maasai tribe of Kenya has been called Kenya’s most authentic ethnic tribe. The iconic image we have to the tall, thin African … Read more
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
African Program Director Frank Tweheyo is currently in Kenya representing Empower, where he has had a busy week attending the installation of a new bishop, and conducting a class at St. Paul’s University. Frank started out in Bondo, Kenya. The new bishop, David Kodia, who was formerly the principal at Bishop Olulu College, invited Frank … Read more
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
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
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
The following is part one of our March trip report. Carrie Miles and Donell Peck visited Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya this month, and had a very productive visit to several churches. by Carrie Miles With some trepidation, Donell and I agreed to fly KLM for our 2017 ministry trip to Africa. We’ve had some unfortunate … Read more
This month, Empower teams will begin traveling again, taking the message of equality and God’s plan for families to partners around the world. We are stepping out in faith, responding to these amazing invitations, and we hope that you will partner with us by supporting our work. Our upcoming trip includes five different events, 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
by Wayne A. Pelly In September I traveled to Kenya with Empower. Here is a report on the trip. I appreciate everyone’s prayers, as well as those of you who felt led to provide some financial support. A lot goes into the success of a venture such as this. We’re tackling some deeply-rooted cultural practices, … Read more
In September, Empower Missionary Wayne Pelly represented Empower at a conference co-sponsored by Christians for Biblical Equality and Domnic Misolo of Ecclesia Foundation for Gender Education in Bondo, Kenya. Wayne presented on “Genesis as the Basis for Gender Equality,” which was essentially the Empower material from the first four studies of “New Man, New Woman, … 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