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
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
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
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
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
Linda Ikeda recently returned from Malawi. Here is her report. I arrived home recently after a 35-hour return journey from the beautiful country of Malawi, Africa. I want to thank you for all your prayers and support as I prepared, participated and returned from this endeavor. This was my tenth trip to Africa, my third … Read more