Pastor Joyce Ouko, President of Empower Uganda, and her husband Rev. Julius Ouko recently lead a training in Kasenge, Namawojjolo, Mukono District, Central Uganda. They were hosted by Pastor Dr. Grace Ntale and Apostle Monic Ntale, who also helped facilitate the training. Here is Joyce’s report, edited for space and clarity, on the successful training … Read more
On his recent trip to Kenya, Dr. Frank Tweheyo, Empower’s Africa Director, had the opportunity to give a lecture at the Pioneer International University. Here is Frank’s report on that event, edited for length and clarity. Faith Kabiru, (now referred fondly to as Mama Faith because she is the Bishop’s wife and the President of … Read more
Empower Africa Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, along with one of our senior facilitators, Purity Njagi, recently facilitated a seminar organized by our partner, Dr. Zablon Bundi, in Kenya. The training, which focused on Empower’s New Man, New Woman, New Life curriculum, took place at Dr. Bundi’s new institution, the African Prime Leadership Training Institute in … Read more
If you don’t read any other of Empower’s reports, read this one. Imagine a place where women are considered property, and not allowed to speak because they are not a “full person.” Now imagine Empower/Uganda president Joyce and her husband, Rev. Julius Ouko, bringing the truth that both men and women are made in the … Read more
Empower was recently able to conduct a New Man, New Woman, New Life Master Class training in Arua City, in the West Nile area of Uganda. It was led by Joyce Ouko, president of Empower Uganda; her husband Julius; and Pastor Frank Michael Tweheyo, Empower Africa Director. Here is Part One of Frank’s report on … 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
It’s not every day that we’re able to witness firsthand the restoration of a marriage—but it is happening more and more, thanks to Empower’s new radio program in Uganda. The program was started when our ability to meet in person was restricted by the pandemic, but it has become a powerful avenue for ministry. Here’s … 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
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
When we facilitate training around the world, we use a study guide created by Dr. Carrie Miles, which provides a deep dive into what the Bible says about men and women. Today’s post is one in an occasional series of articles adapted from content in that life-changing curriculum, Face to Face. What are you, a … 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
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