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
An astounding 38 percent of the young women at a pre-natal clinic in South Africa tested positive for HIV, according to a recent study conducted by Allison Groves of American University. A recent report on the study, broadcast on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, explained the link between abuse and HIV infection. Most of the … Read more
Exciting opportunities are opening up for Empower in Tanzania. The New Man, New Woman, New Life content has been turned into a college class that is part of the curriculum at a Bible school we partner with there. Empower ministers Dan and Francine Thomas of North Carolina are currently in Tanzania, working with (Anglican) Bishop Given … 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
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
Children who lose their parents go through unimaginable trauma. The loss of the person they’ve just begun to attach to, especially at a tender age, interrupts their emotional and intellectual development. Those left to care for them are often traumatized as well. In areas devastated by the AIDS pandemic, poverty, hunger, and other challenges, trauma … 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