Dr. Melissa Davis, PHD is special to the EmPowered Living mission. With the opportunity you helped provide, God is using her expertise in unexpected ways to bring transformation to Kenya.
“Several years ago, I felt God’s call to go to East Africa and share some of what I have learned in school and ministry experience with the Pastors and leaders there,” Dr. Davis recalls.
This divine nudge led her to a surprising realization: she needed more training to effectively serve the African church.
Thanks to your generosity, EmPowered Living was able to invite Dr. Davis to join our team in Kenya. Your support is not only educating local pastors but also facilitating cross-cultural exchanges that enrich both teachers and students.
Dr. Davis was particularly moved by the opportunities ELIM Theological Institute provides for women in ministry. “It can be very difficult for women in ministry in Kenya to access theological education and excel in ministry. So I was excited to see the number of women engaged in the classes.”
Your contributions are helping break down barriers and empower female leaders in the Kenyan church.
The course Dr. Davis developed, based on her dissertation “What is Worship?”, exemplifies the high-quality, relevant education your support makes possible. “I built a course for the pastors and church leaders here in Kenya. I could never have guessed how God was going to use it!”
As she taught, Dr. Davis witnessed a beautiful transformation among the students. “I watched as these precious Kenyans grappled with it and came together as a family to grow and learn together in our intimacy with God.”
This is the power of your investment – it’s not just about imparting knowledge, but fostering spiritual growth and community.
Your support of EmPowered Living is creating a ripple effect of positive change. As educators like Dr. Davis share their expertise, local pastors and leaders are equipped to better serve their communities, spreading hope and transformation across Kenya.
Dr. Davis’ experience underscores the importance of your continued support. By investing in ELIM, you’re not only providing quality theological education but also:
Breaking down barriers for women in ministry
Facilitating cross-cultural learning experiences
Deepening the spiritual lives of pastors and leaders
Strengthening local churches and communities
Your generosity is making these transformative experiences possible. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring more dedicated educators like Dr. Davis to Kenya and empowers more local leaders to grow in their faith and ministry.
Thank you for being an essential part of this global mission. Your support is changing lives, strengthening churches, and spreading hope across Kenya. Together, we’re investing in a brighter future for the Kenyan church and its communities.
Grateful for you,
Dr. Daniel & Mary Beth Gilbert
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