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
I was raised to believe that my duty as a Christian included a requirement: “be nice to everyone.” A problem within the “religious” community (whatever the religion) is being “too nice.” Nice sounds nice, but sometimes, it’s not. Why? As a young adult, I realized the flaw in attempting to be nice to everyone. First, … 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
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
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
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
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
As 2016 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who supported our work around the globe. You’ve healed families, restored marriages, protected women and girls from abuse, healed trauma victims and strengthened the church! It was a year in which we saw many doors open to … 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