We have exciting news, for those of you who have been following us for some time! One of the key values for Empower as an organization is, as our name declares, empowerment. We want not only to empower families to live with mutual respect and equality, we also want to empower local churches to teach … Read more
We are delighted to be able to offer New Man, New Woman, New Life curriculum in yet another language: Ao-Naga. This language is spoken by the people of Nagaland, located in Northern India (see map). You can visit our resource page to see the translation and download a free copy if you would like. Or … Read more
In Genesis 2:25, we read this astonishing statement: “And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed.” The first man and first woman had no secrets, no desire to hide or manipulate, no shame. They lived in unity, face to face. It’s hard for us to imagine, because we live in … 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
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