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Pastor Arnold Phiri, Empower’s Coordinator in Malawi, recently wrote to us about a training he and his team recently conducted in a new context: a Moslem area of a small village in Malawi.  A bit of background: Empower Minister Sally Bryant has ministered in Mulanje, Malawi for more than a decade, visiting every year. A participant … Read more

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Empower Uganda President Joyce Ouko, alongside her husband Rev. Julius Ouko and minister Tonny Opio, led a New Man, New Woman, New Life seminar at Bread of Life Church in the Bundibugyo District of Western Uganda. Empower Africa Director Frank Tweheyo noted that Bundibugyo borders Congo, where many women have suffered at the hands of … Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In Uganda, the culture has a grip on the church, influencing her in sometimes negative ways. But that stronghold is being broken as a result of your support of our work there. Last July, pastors in the city of Pallisa, Uganda, eagerly participated in our New Man, New Woman, New Life training (click to take … Read more

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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