For the second year, Empowered Living is rallying its community to keep 320 children in Kenya equipped for school. With a goal of $8,000 by September 23rd, every gift — big or small — makes a lasting difference.

Today we honor Mary Beth Gilbert — a woman of faith, warmth, and dedication. Join the celebration by emailing her a favorite Bible verse and a heartfelt birthday wish.

t the midpoint of 2026, EmPowered Living has received $169,756 toward its $320,000 annual budget — thanks to faithful monthly donors and a generous $90,000 foundation gift. As the ministry trusts God for the remaining $150,244, regular giving has never mattered more.

Daniel and Mary Beth are available to serve your church through renewal conferences, sermon training, women's ministry, and leadership equipping. The same fire that burns in Africa burns here too.

Dr. Lawrence Oseje reflects on what makes EmPowered Living rare — a ministry built on genuine partnership, deep respect for African leaders, and years of faithful sacrifice. These are values worth celebrating.

When pastors are grounded in God's Word, everything changes. See how sound doctrine is setting people free from legalism and transforming churches across Kenya—and why truth spoken in love makes all the difference.

Empowerment happens when truth is revealed and people have the tools to use it—not just in ministry, but in homes, workplaces, and communities. At EmPowered Living, we equip leaders to transform their own communities by giving them truth that transforms, tools to apply it, and training to multiply it in others.

We value people where they're at—not as projects or numbers, but as image-bearers of God. When you truly value people, you listen before you speak, learn their context before offering solutions, and love them where they are. This is the foundation of everything we do at EmPowered Living, and we believe it's a value you share too.

Values aren't just words on a page—they're the foundation of everything we do. Over the coming weeks, we're sharing our eight core values with you, because we believe you already live these values too. That's why you partner with us. That's why our work resonates with you.

We invite you to experience something life-changing this fall. Join us in Kenya for 10 days to see firsthand what God has been doing for 14 years and what your partnership has made possible. Meet the orphans and students you've helped, experience powerful worship, visit our Bible School, and go on safari where you'll encounter God in His creation.

Before leaving for Kenya, I asked you to pray that 22 Bibles and 4 laptops would make it through customs without confiscation or duty fees. Despite one suitcase being marked with six chalk X's, God answered powerfully—everything made it through with no questions, no fees, and no problems. Your prayers equipped pastors and advanced the Gospel.

Dr. Daniel Gilbert shares how ELIM's most transformative trip to Kenya brought together four teaching associates for breakthrough teaching sessions. The journey culminated in a strategic partnership that will provide real classrooms, expanded curriculum including farming and entrepreneurship, and new resources to equip pastors to transform their communities across Africa.

Together, we surpassed our $30,000 Antioch Association Challenge Grant goal, raising $40,208.50 and unlocking over $90,000 for pastor training and ministry expansion. Like the Israelites in Exodus 36 who gave generously to build the Tabernacle, we've completed our part—now we're anticipating our Exodus 40 moment when God's glory fills the work.

We're praying for an Exodus 36 moment—when generosity overflows so abundantly that we have to say "stop giving!" With 13 days left and $11,291.50 to go, we're 62% toward unlocking a $30,000 matching grant. Together, we're equipping pastors across Kenya, Mozambique, Burundi, Colombia, and Ecuador with life-changing Biblical training.

Dr. Gilbert departs for Kenya in one day for intensive ministry work, including teaching at Bible School and meeting with pastors. He needs prayer for safe travel, customs clearance of donated Bibles and laptops, team health and unity, and protection for his family. Meanwhile, the Antioch Foundation's $30,000 Challenge Grant has reached 43% of its goal, with $17,056.50 remaining to unlock a total of $90,000 for global pastor training.

Our donor community has raised $10,353.50 toward the Antioch Foundation's $30,000 challenge grant—that's 34.5% of our goal! With $19,646.50 left to unlock and 30 days remaining, every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact on pastor training across Kenya, Mozambique, Burundi, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Thanks to generous supporters, we've raised $6,737.50 toward the Antioch Foundation's $30,000 challenge grant. Every dollar donated is matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact as we train pastors and expand into new regions.

Pastor Sam Lee of Eden Tree Churches witnessed the Holy Spirit move powerfully during EmPowered Living's Kenya intensive. Pastors came hungry for truth, and God responded with healing and deliverance. One woman, suffering from chronic hip and leg pain, was completely healed and left her walker behind. Discover how hunger for Scripture met the presence of God in Siaya, Kenya.

Pastor Lou once said he would never go to Africa. In Kenya, God turned that “never” into wonder through hunger, worship, unity, and transformed hearts.

From police officer to chaplain to global ministry supporter, Gary Grubbs’ life reflects unwavering service, sound doctrine, and faithfulness to the Word of God.