Equipping Ministries Global
Equipping men and women for ministry with biblical, theological, and discipleship training.
About Equipping Ministries Global
Our Mission
Welcome to the online home of Equipping Ministries Global (EMG). The mission of EMG is to equip men and women for ministry through biblical, theological, and discipleship training. The primary focus of EMG is village pastors in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. These men and women are people of deep faith, calling, and giftedness, but they lack access to formal theological training.
Ephesians 4:11-13 provides EMG's guiding focus:
11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (NIV).
Why We Go to East Africa
Join Equipping Ministries Global in Changing Lives
The Church is growing exponentially in Africa. According to the 2023 Status of Global Christianity Report, Christianity in Africa grows annually at 2.76 % per annum. (In North America, the rate is 0.29 % per annum.) The church’s explosive growth in Africa is incredibly exciting. However, only 5% of global pastors have received formal biblical and theological training. In the United States, there is one trained pastor for every 230 people. However, in the Majority World, there is one trained pastor for every 450,000 people. The need is desperate and continues to grow as Christianity spreads in the Majority World. Equipping Ministries Global seeks to do its part in equipping the people of God for works of service (Eph 4:11-13).
Melissa's current areas of ministry are Longido, TZ, Siaya, KE, and Kireka, UG. In each location, her primary focus is training village pastors who do not have easy access to biblical and theological training. While she is in country, she also participates in the worship life of the tocal church and participates in ministry where opportunities arise. All funds raised by EMG go directly to this ministry. Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to those who need it the most. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a fulfilling life, and that through our efforts, we can make a real difference in the world. Join us in our mission to change lives and make a lasting impact on the world.
What We Do
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
EMG creates all of its own curriculum. We strive to:
- Integrate Western and African voices
- Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies
- Emphasize spiritual formation and practical application
- Provide our material free-of-charge to participants of EMG's African-based seminars
Pastoral Seminars and Workshops
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
Our primary areas of operation are:
Longido, TZ
- 2- Week Pastoral Training Seminars which are designed, hosted, and facilitated by EMG
Siaya, KE
- Melissa teaches as part of ELIM's Leadership Training week
- Training with Women Pastors and Leaders in the local chapter of the Pastor's Wives Fellowship
- Partnership with the Maseno West ACK Diocese
Kirek
Our primary areas of operation are:
Longido, TZ
- 2- Week Pastoral Training Seminars which are designed, hosted, and facilitated by EMG
Siaya, KE
- Melissa teaches as part of ELIM's Leadership Training week
- Training with Women Pastors and Leaders in the local chapter of the Pastor's Wives Fellowship
- Partnership with the Maseno West ACK Diocese
Kireka, UG
- Training and Keynote Speaking for CSIM's ministry team
Supporting Local Communities
Contextualized Collaborative Curriculum
Supporting Local Communities
EMG invests in the local communities it serves in several ways. The two prominent areas of investment are:
English Classes for Pastors & Church Leaders
Starting in January 2025, EMG sponsors daily English classes for pastors and church leaders in the Longido district of Tanzania.
Support for Orphans and At-Risk Children
We do this by partner
EMG invests in the local communities it serves in several ways. The two prominent areas of investment are:
English Classes for Pastors & Church Leaders
Starting in January 2025, EMG sponsors daily English classes for pastors and church leaders in the Longido district of Tanzania.
Support for Orphans and At-Risk Children
We do this by partnering with Ebenezer Children's home. When we visit Siaya, we try to bring supplies for the kids who call Ebenezer home (clothing, books, school supplies, medication, etc.). We also raise funds for strategic projects around the children's home.
Local Church Ministry
Additionally, we invest financially in churches to benefit the local churches of Siaya, Longido, and Kireka as we are able.