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
One of the most gratifying aspects of our work is seeing people change their minds, and subsequently their actions. We see repentance, and the freedom it brings. As Jesus said, the truth shall set you free. Everywhere we go, we see this happen right before our eyes. Recently, Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo, our African Program … Read more
After a moving and successful seminar in Mozambique, African Program Director Pastor Frank Tweheyo and his wife Pastor Phobice Tweheyo traveled on to Nairobi, Kenya, where they are teaching the New Man, New Woman, New Life seminar to Anglican clergy at a local church. The NMNW seminar teaches through Scripture, starting with a look at … Read more
God is opening more doors in Kenya and Mozambique for the message of Empower—including an important meeting with clergy we hope will bring our message to their congregations, potentially reaching hundreds of Kenyans. Empower teams will be traveling to several locations in the next few weeks, and we would appreciate your prayer and financial support. … Read more
The next two months are full of opportunity for Empower, as God has opened doors for us to teach New Man, New Woman, New Life at several locations in Africa. Because of our “train the trainer” model, local pastor partners will be leading the seminars. We’ve found this is a very effective way to teach … Read more
We are delighted to share this report on the state of the New Man, New Woman, New Life seminars from Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo, our African Program Director. We have currently brought the seminar to eager audiences in 11 African countries. Please pray that our work will continue to be fruitful. Pray also for peace, as civil … Read more
Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo is the African Program Director for Empower. This is an edited transcript of a recent letter describing a church leaders’ training event he attended in Northern Mozambique, as the guest of Transforming Nations Alliance, a Ugandan community-transformation organization. Learning about the challenges facing the church in Northern Mozambique, particularly the way … Read more
By Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo Driving in Kigali City these days gives you a tremendous sense of fulfillment and appreciation to God, since what happened in Rwanda twenty years ago is still fresh in the minds of many around the world. New buildings have sprouted and are mushrooming everywhere. Cleanliness on the streets and … Read more
By Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo The New Man New Woman New Life seminar was held in Bujumbura, Burundi, at Centre Communitaire adjacent to the Anglican Cathedral of Bujumbura. Facilitators were Sarah and David Nutter and Frank Tweheyo. Jean-Marie Nibizi and Yvette Ndayirukire translated into Kurundi. Rev. Canon Seth Ndayirukire and Jean Marie Nibizi … Read more
by Empower African Program Director, Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo Empower got another turn for the better by engaging young high school minds with the Empower material last weekend. Phobice and I drove to Kasese , some 350 km away from Kabale for a weekend Empower mission with students of Rwenzori High School. BBUC … Read more
by Frank Michael Tweheyo February 25, 2014 Over the weekend I visited with our Empower Alumni from Bishop Barham University College, the Reverends Alice Nabirye and Jeneva Terangoma. Each of them was student coordinators for Empower during their study time at BBUC and each graduated with first class! Alice is now chaplain of Rwenzori High … Read more