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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

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Empower International Ministries works to dismantle the root causes of abuse and inequality. We work for change, particularly in the developing world, where women and girls are often seen as property or slaves. We’ve seen transformation in places like Malawi, but we still have far to go. One example of a wonderful change is easy … Read more

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In our work around the world, one of the most gratifying things to see is growth. We see it in the growth of healthy relationships, healed marriages, thriving churches. We see it in the spread of our message, when seminar participants adapt our material and use it in sermons, in training for other groups, and … Read more

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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

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Donell Peck and I (Carrie Miles) traveled to Kenya in January to conduct two New Man, New Woman, New Life seminars for St. Paul’s University and for another university. We had conducted executive sessions at both of these universities in 2015, which received us with a lot of enthusiasm. The original plans were for us … Read more

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How does teaching people what the Bible says about mutual respect make a difference for women who are at risk of domestic violence? In many of the countries we serve, what is labeled “Interpersonal violence against women” (IPVAW) is common and accepted, even if it is technically against the law. According to the World Health … Read more

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  So the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all livestock     and all wild animals! (Gen. 3:14) “Cursed is the ground because of you;     through painful toil you will eat food from it     all the days of your life. (Gen. 3:17) What does it mean to be “cursed”? In Western culture, this word is … Read more

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How can we reach the next generation with the message of equality, mutuality, and freedom in Christ? That’s the question driving our current trip to Kenya, where our team is currently teaching at St. Paul’s University in Limuru. Carrie Miles, Susan Njemanze, and Donnell Peck are currently in Kenya, along with by Frank Michael Tweheyo, … Read more

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Linda and Sue arriving in Malawi after 30+ hours of travel Dear Family, Friends, Supporters and Prayer Partners, I am safely home and rested from my 17 day trip to Malawi, and want to thank you for your prayers, support and “atta girls”! There were a total of eight flights and I can’t even tell … Read more

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Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, and India Carrie Miles, Donell Peck, and Mary Dee Foft By Carrie Miles Africa Americans ministers: Carrie Miles, Donell Peck, and Mary Dee Foft African team: Uganda, Burundi- Pastor Frank Tweheyo, Canon Gideon Kwizera Kenya- Frank, Pastor Phobice Tweheyo, and Mr. Stephen Olang Empower’s reception in Africa has changed. I had … Read more