In the bustling streets of Johannesburg, where gleaming skyscrapers cast long shadows over township churches, Pastor Marius Botha walks with purpose.
His footsteps echo between two worlds – the polished corridors of financial institutions and the humble sanctuaries where God's people gather.
Through your generous support of EmPowered Living, his voice now rings clear across Kenya's churches, where the sweet sound of truth is desperately needed.
Like a master craftsman examining fine jewels, Pastor Botha's keen eyes – sharpened by years as an actuary and financial executive – spot the glitter of false teaching that too often blinds sincere believers. His book, "Rediscovering Wisdom—The Forgotten Gift," cuts through the haze.
The air grows thick with tension as he describes what he's witnessed: "There is so much religious abuse there." His words paint a stark picture of African churches where prosperity's false promise drowns out wisdom's gentle whisper.
In countless sanctuaries, he's seen the bitter fruit of manipulation – senior pastors dwelling in luxury while their flocks scrape empty plates.
"People are expected to bring the tithe to the storehouse even when they don't have enough to put food on the table," he shares, his voice heavy with concern.
But through your partnership with ELIM Theological Institute, Pastor Botha brings a fresh breeze of biblical wisdom. His teachings are helping leaders balance faith with wisdom and passion with prudence. He illuminates Jesus' embodiment of wisdom revealing divine truth.
In classrooms and conferences across the continent, the atmosphere crackles with revelation as he unpacks the Holy Spirit's gift of wisdom. Students lean forward, drinking in principles that will transform their ministries.
Your generosity has given wings to this mission.
Because of you, the sweet fragrance of true wisdom is spreading through African churches, replacing the bitter taste of exploitation with the nourishing bread of truth.
Dr. Daniel & Mary Beth Gilbert
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