When we facilitate seminars, one of the most profound discoveries participants make is around the idea of “the Curse.” Churches around the world believe and teach that part of the “fallout from the Fall” is that women are cursed. The actual biblical text counters that idea, as we’ll see in today’s excerpt from our study, … Read more
As we reflect upon and celebrate the birth of Christ, we may find ourselves drawn to the story of his birth, recorded in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Luke’s story reads like a movie script. But Matthew begins with an extensive genealogy, which many of us may be tempted to skip. Meaningful to Matthew’s … Read more
Empower’s executive director, Carrie Miles, was recently interviewed on the Mutuality Matters podcast. Her fascinating conversation with Mutuality Matters hosts Rev. Erin Moniz and Blake Dean focused on the theological basis behind Empower’s work on family and gender. We encourage you to listen to this fun and important conversation. Click here to listen. You might … 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
In late February and early March, prior to the coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, Empower Africa Director Frank Tweheyo traveled to Kenya. Here is part 2 of his report. March 2-4, we held an exciting Master Class St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. St. Paul’s has become one of the epicenters of Empower’s work in Africa, … 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
Carrie/Donell/Pam Uganda/Kenya February 2019 Trip Report Part II After a too-brief time in Uganda, Carrie Miles, Donell Peck, Pastor Frank Tweheyo, and Dr. Zablon Mutongu flew to Nairobi, Kenya. Pam Frohreich had flown into Nairobi the day before and was waiting for us at the airport hotel (hooray, there is now a hotel at the … 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
In our work in the developing world, we often find that even people who claim to follow the Bible cannot escape the syncretism that injects cultural bias into Scripture. We all read the Bible through cultural lenses. When people see for themselves what the Bible actually says, instead of what they’ve been taught, or assumed, … Read more
We’re delighted that Dennis Preato, MDiv, a new friend of Empower, has generously offered to share some of his excellent work on gender equality with us for our resource page. We wanted to share just a short excerpt from his paper which explores Genesis 1 -3. In Genesis 3:16, God tells the woman: Your desire … Read more
“Go to the people. Live with them. Learn from them. Love them. Start with what they know. Build with what they have. But with the best leaders, when the work is done, the task accomplished, the people will say ‘We have done this ourselves.’” ― Lao Tzu As the name of our ministry implies, our goal … Read more