By Sally Bryant, Empower Minister I was longing to return to Malawi, after being unable to travel in 2020 due to Covid-19. Thanks be to God, I was recently able to make my 11th trip! I was overwhelmed by God’s goodness as I saw evidence of the harvest, where the seeds that have been planted … Read more
Your prayers and generous support are making a difference in Uganda! As more and more people in the United States are vaccinated, and states have begun to loosen restrictions, it’s easy for us to think of the pandemic as a difficult time that is now behind us. In some African countries, however, Covid-19 is still … Read more
We’re so thankful for Empower Minister Sally Bryant, who has faithfully brought the Empower training to Malawi for more than a decade. While some countries in Africa remain locked down, Malawi is currently open. Here’s Sally’s report on her upcoming trip to Malawi. Please join us in supporting Sally in prayer (read to the end … Read more
Thanks to your generous giving, the lives of pastors and their wives were transformed by our recent training in Uganda. We’re delighted to report that after months of restrictions due to the pandemic, we are slowly beginning to conduct in person trainings again. And these trainings are bearing much fruit! “God is using Empower to … Read more
Despite the challenges of Covid-19 lockdowns, Empower is continuing to provide hope to churches in Uganda. Joyce Ouko, President of Empower/Uganda, reports that the pandemic has hit Uganda hard, causing both churches and Christians to struggle. Some churches, unable to gather in person, went bankrupt. Many pastors and parishioners alike lost hope. “After a long … Read more
In many places, COVID-19 restrictions may protect against disease, but have the unintended consequence of making life more dangerous for some, especially women and children. In Uganda, for example, the pandemic has brought about an uptick in domestic violence cases. Sheltering in place with an abusive spouse is not much shelter at all. Into this … Read more
A letter from Executive Director Carrie Miles: In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I want to thank you, our faithful supporters, who have continued with us despite the interruptions to all our lives. Your continued support is important because, while no one can travel right now, we have ongoing fixed costs, such as support … Read more
Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Tweheyo traveled to Kenya last month to facilitate seminars with some of our partners. Here is his report. This journey to Kenya was so refreshing in a big sense: meeting new people, visiting with friends and relaxing a bit from heavy schedules for the past several months. My first stop … Read more
In every season of 2019, your faithful giving enabled us to share life-changing, biblical truth about relationships. Whether teaching on equality, sexuality, trauma or parenting, our seminars changed lives, families and entire communities. As we look forward to 2020, we have some amazing invitations and opportunities. Our dream is that you will partner with us … Read more
Empower Minister Sally Bryant recently traveled to Malawi (for the 10th time!) and Rwanda. Your prayers and faithful giving opened the door to changing lives of families, and of orphans. The training broke cultural yokes, setting people free. She taught New Man, New Woman, New Life, and also conducted teacher training. Here is her report. … Read more
One year ago, the truth hit Felkin. His life, especially his marriage, will never be the same, thanks to Empower. At a New Man, New Woman, New Life seminar last year, he was convicted that his marriage of 45 years followed the culture, but not God. The truth of the Bible was a bright light … Read more
Our team of faithful Empower ministers are preparing for summer travel to bring hope and healing to families across the globe. Please consider supporting them in prayer, and financially if God leads. Whether the topic is healing from trauma or what the Bible says about men and women, Empower seminars bring biblical truth with immensely … Read more