Real stories of lives changed — pastors, women, students, and churches.
In the heart of Morobo County, South Sudan, amidst war, trauma, and instability, a young boy named Emma Lomo was unknowingly being prepared for a life of ministry that would stretch far beyond the borders of his war-torn homeland. “I…
August 25, 2025
In the eastern corner of South Sudan, in a place called Baliet County near Malakal, a young man named Elijah is quietly shaping a generation. At just 27 years old, he has already lived through war, displacement, loss, and calling….
August 25, 2025
Hi, my name is Yengi Bismarck. I currently serve as the Country Director for Seed Effect South Sudan. Alongside this role, I also serve as the attorney for my local church and Empower One. I’m a trained lawyer, and in…
August 6, 2025
God is at work in Nimule, South Sudan, and lives are being transformed in powerful ways. Through a recent home fellowship outreach led by our local Flagship church team, more than 307 people heard the Gospel, many for the first…
June 26, 2025
Updates on how we train and equip leaders: NEATS, women’s ministry, college ministry, and pastor training.
When Mike Congrove was a kid, he loved the American television show The A-Team. The leader of the group, Hannibal, had a famous line he would say at the end of an episode: “I love it when a plan comes…
March 24, 2026
In the heart of Kajo Keji, South Sudan, the Northeast Africa Theological Seminary (NEATS) is shaping the next generation of church planters and pastors. What makes NEATS unique is that it’s not just a school, it’s a movement of disciple-making…
August 22, 2025
When David Smith joined a mission trip with Empower One in 2012, he had no idea his life, and the lives of thousands of others, was about to change forever. What he saw was simple and sacred: a handful of…
July 29, 2025
I asked a friend and Austin-business man why he got involved with Empower One? “In the past, I have given to other organizations and churches to find out that a fairly low percentage of the funds actually made it to…
June 25, 2025
Vision 2032, new flagship centers, ministry growth, and organizational news.
by Mike Congrove Do you ever sit in church and feel there’s something more out there for you? I have a radical solution for you. Say yes to that opportunity. The one that makes you uncomfortable, but somewhere inside you, you’re also drawn to it….
August 10, 2026
by Matt Jones “This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden.”– Ezekiel 36:35 South Sudan is the youngest country in the world. When it gained independence from Sudan in 2011, the streets of Juba erupted in celebration….
August 10, 2026
For generations, Christian missions have played a formative role in shaping communities around the world. Schools were established where none existed. Hospitals brought care to the sick and dignity to the suffering. Churches became centers of spiritual life, education, and…
February 11, 2026
Beginning again always gives me hope. A good reset, new rhythm, and intentional focus is good for my soul. January brings an opportunity to reset and refocus on what is important to me in a new year. After walking with…
January 3, 2026
Stories from U.S. trip teams and partnerships with local leaders.
Some pictures really do say more than words ever could. A mission team from Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas has just returned home from South Sudan, and we’re still rejoicing over all the Lord did during their several days…
May 28, 2026
Recently, a team had the opportunity to visit Kajo Keji, South Sudan, and witness firsthand the incredible work God is doing through the local church and ministry leaders. What the team experienced was a powerful reminder that the Gospel is…
March 24, 2026
Some ministry moments stand apart from the rest — ones that remind you exactly why you said yes to the calling in the first place. For the Empower One team, a two-week leadership and generosity training conference held recently in…
March 19, 2026
In November 2025, four Americans hopped on a plane with Empower One and headed to South Sudan. They didn’t all have the same experience level. They didn’t all know what to expect. But they all said yes and that made…
January 7, 2026