The Empower Uganda team recently conducted a training in the Lukalu Buvuma Islands, in Central Uganda. Here is a report from Pastor Joyce Ouko, President of Empower Uganda, editing for length and clarity. We bless the Lord for His continuous faithfulness and love for His servants. We conducted a training at Lwazi Baptist Church. It … 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
Empower’s Africa Program Director Frank Michael Tweheyo, alongside Empower Minister Purity Njagi, recently led a Master Class for Dr. Zablon Bundi, of 16 participants, drawn from two NMNWNL seminars held earlier this year. The training was held at the African Prime Leadership Training Institute, in Ndenderu, Kiambu County, near Nairobi. The Master Class is for … Read more
In rural areas of Northern Uganda, strong patriarchal cultural practices take a toll on marriages and families. Even Christian families and churches tend to follow these practices, which demean women and treat them like slaves. When a woman marries into a family, the family pays a dowry or bride price for her, which tends to … Read more
by Empower Minister Sally Bryant We are not cursed?!? Woman is also made in the image of God? We are set free to love one another? We have never heard teaching like that before. We know it comes from the Holy Spirit! These are a few of the comments I heard over and over … Read more
We are always delighted and encouraged to hear about the impact of Empower’s training. We recently received this letter affirming, as he says, “Knowledge is power!” Your support makes this sort of transformation possible. Read and be encouraged! (edited for clarity) To Dr. Carrie A. Miles, receive warm Christian greetings in Jesus’ name. I’m Rev. … Read more
Once Faith Kabiru had heard the message of biblical equality, she wanted to share it with others. Because of her, and others who are eager to train others, we recently conducted a very successful New Man, New Woman, New Life at East African Christian College in Rwanda. A report from Africa Program Director Frank Michael … 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 Africa Director Frank Tweheyo visited St. Paul’s University in Kenya last month for both a Master Class and a brand new seminar, a Training of Trainers workshop. Here is Part Two of Frank’s report. We’re so grateful for the people at St. Paul’s University in Kenya. Not only have they welcomed Empower for many … Read more
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year for you and those you love! It has been another quiet year for Empower, as repeated lockdowns and travel restrictions abroad have mostly kept us at home. Despite the constraints, however, we are excited by the continuing impact our Bible-based teachings are having, and about the programs being … 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
By Sally Bryant, Empower Minister I was longing to return to Malawi, after being unable to travel in 2020 due to Covid-19. Thanks be to God, I was recently able to make my 11th trip! I was overwhelmed by God’s goodness as I saw evidence of the harvest, where the seeds that have been planted … Read more