Empowering Lives Webquest

1.What does ELI care deeply about? ELI cares deeply about the
spiritual condition of all people and works closely with evangelical
leaders and churches in both the USA and in Africa
2.In the Core Values section…
What do leaders of this nonprofit organization have to practice,
rather than them seeking power?
-National Leadership
-Partnership
-Empowerment
-Holism
-Christ-Centeredness
-Incarnational Ministry
-Transformational Thinking.

-What is meant by “holistic work” when talking about

Empowerment?
Holistic work includes engaging in projects that address the
spiritual, physical, and economic sufferings faced by the people.

-What is the value of empowering the African people?

High value of empowering individuals and utilizing a variety of
educational methods with an emphasis on ideas that can be
demonstrated and transferred to others.

-What is meant by Christ-Centeredness?

To focus on prayer, seeking God’s leading through the Holy Spirit.

-What does Incarnational Ministry mean?

To ensure that their personal culture, lifestyle, and material
possessions in no way hinder or distract themselves or the
receivers from the message of God's love and transforming
power.

-What is the connection of Transformational Thinking in people’s

lives?
To motivate and involve others worldwide to invest their gifts and
lives in God’s work across the globe.

3. In the View of Poverty section…

-State a major reason there is poverty in Africa.
Poverty in Africa is the fact that people lack the skills, knowledge,
or opportunities to succeed.

-What does Positional Power mean and how is the ELI ministry
implementing it in their ministry?
ELI is fighting this aspect of poverty by developing national
leaders and illustrating the potential for good that comes with
positional power through education and example.

4. In the Statement of Faith section…

-What is a Statement of Faith? Is it good to have one?
A Statement of Faith is a statement of what you believe in.
Yes it is good.

5. In the Our Ministries section…

-View all areas of their ministries and write a reflective paragraph
on ONE of those answering the following question…
Why is this a vital part of ministry and way of bringing HOPE to
the African people? African people have hope for food, water,
and shelter.

6. In the Get Involved section…

If you could select any ministry to get involved in, which one and
why?