Michelle Dupray

10-29-09

Service Project: Empowering Lives

WebQuest

• What does ELI care deeply about?:

ELI cared deeply about the spiritual condition of all people. ELI
also works closely with evangelical leaders and churches in USA
and Africa.

• What do the leaders of this nonprofit organization have

to practice, rather than them seeking power?:
The leaders of this nonprofit organization practice selflessness
rather than seeking power.

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

Empowerment?: Engaging in projects that deal with spiritual,
physical, and economic suffering face by the people is what is
meant by “holistic work”.

• What is the value of empowering the African people?:

ELI believes empowering the African people makes use of a
variety of educational methods with emphasis on ideas that can
be demonstrated and even transferred to other ideas.

• What is meant by Christ-Centeredness?:

The people of ELI care about the spiritual condition of people, so
they work to bring people into closer relationships with God, so
they might get to know and serve him. That is what is meant by
Christ-Centeredness.

• What does Incarnational Ministry mean?:

Incarnational Ministry means to go into every culture and reflect
Christ’s humility and tell them about Christ, just as God has
called us to do.

• What is the connection of Transformational Thinking in

people’s lives?: The connection of Transformational Thinking in
people’s lives is to want the desire to see the church grow larger
and invest our gifts and lives in God’s work around the world.

• States the major reason there is poverty in Africa:

 The major reason there is poverty in Africa is that the African
people lack of skills, knowledge, and opportunities to succeed.

• What does Positional Power mean and how is the ELI

ministry implementing it in their ministry?:
Positional Power has used the power of their positional power for
personal, tribal, or even national gain.

• What is a Statement of Faith? Is it good to have one?:

A Statement of Faith is a verse from the Bible that states our
faith. It is good to have a statement of faith.

• If you could select any ministry to get involved in, which

one and why?: If I could select any ministry to get involved in, I
would choose Children’s Ministry. I would choose Children’s
Ministry, especially in Africa, because I would want to help the
children and tell them about Christ.