ENews Archives - mPower Approach

July 2026 ENews

Announcing Our New Executive Director mPower Approach is excited to announce that Teresa Oechsli has been appointed as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Teresa’s journey with mPower Approach began more than two decades ago. In 2004, she was part of the original short-term dental training mission team to Ghana, Africa, alongside our founder, Dr. … Continue reading

May 2026 ENews

A Season of Transition and Continued Mission We are excited to announce that Dr. Charlie Vittitow has been named President of mPower Approach, effective May 1, 2026. As the founder of mPower Approach, Charlie has faithfully followed God’s call to equip Indigenous Christian leaders through dental ministry for more than two decades. After retiring from … Continue reading

March 2026 ENews

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23 Honoring The Service of Linda Webster and Lori Bordas Linda Webster For more than 15 years, Linda Webster faithfully served mPower Approach with unwavering dedication, compassion, and a true servant’s heart. Through her commitment to the ministry and the many partners we work alongside around the world, … Continue reading

January 2025 ENews

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven, Matthew 5:15-16 Long-term impact of dental training. Requests to train dental health workers continue to increase around the globe. These asks shine the light on the most important goal … Continue reading

December 2024 ENews

Bless the Lord, O my soul, all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with … Continue reading

October 2024 ENews

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.— Matthew 28:19-20 The following excerpt appeared … Continue reading

September 2024 ENews

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self discipline, 2 Timothy 1:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and … Continue reading

August 2024 ENews

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, Matthew 28:19 The following was written by a team participant who went on our recent trip to South Asia. On August second I set out with a group of women to teach sewing on the other side of the world. I spent a lot of the year leading up … Continue reading

July 2024 ENews: Let’s Go Fishing

If you give a man a fish, you have fed him for a day, but if you teach a man to fish you have fed him for a lifetime – Chinese proverb On a recent trip to Uganda we were honored to reconnect with one of our very first partners. In addition to training 10 new … Continue reading

May 2024 ENews: This Gospel

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19