Teresa Dangwa
Meet Pastor Tee: A Beacon of Resilience and Hope
Teresa Dangwa (Pastor Tee), the visionary force behind Diaspora Women Arise, draws strength and inspiration from her favorite scriptures, Romans 8:28 and Luke 22:31-32. These verses encapsulate her unwavering faith, resilience, and commitment to empowering immigrant women facing challenges and adversities in their quest for a better future.
Discover the Inspiring Journey and Vision of Our Founder
“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more.” ~Luke 12:48
Pastor Tee's Immigrant Journey
Pastor Tee has chronicled her journey as an immigrant and the obstacles she faced in the UK and the US.
Her books are priced at $25 each, including shipping and handling within the US, with all proceeds supporting the mission of Diaspora Women Arise.
Books are available on Amazon, The 828 Woman and The Diaspora Pastor
Broken for the Master's Use
The 828 Woman: Nothing is Wasted
Pastor Tee's personal journey, infused with faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving others, is a testament to her unwavering dedication to empowering immigrant women, fostering entrepreneurship, and preventing gender-based violence. Through her leadership and belief in God's plan for good, she continues to inspire change, healing, and empowerment, shaping a more inclusive, supportive, and resilient community for all who seek refuge, strength, and transformation.
If you have ever prayed for something dear to your heart, worked really hard to make it happen, put all your energy and resources into it and heard your tribe pray and put their resources into it too, then you may have an idea of the heartbreak she went through. Yet with all that, she had to hear and respond to God's voice to forgive completely; to forgive God's way in order for her purpose to be made manifest.
There's no experience so deep that He cannot bring you out of it. In fact, the deeper the dark hole, the greater the purpose he has for you because with God, Nothing is Wasted.
This is the 828 Woman!! (Book is $25 incl. S&H USA)
Broken for the Master's Use
The Diaspora Pastor: An Immigrant's Memoir
Often in the Western world you hear conversations about subjects to avoid which are politics, religion and finances. Some even expand in that these are touchy subjects to discuss on a first date, when you first get introduced to your in-laws, at work, on public transportation or any public gathering. Pastor Tee believes it is because one's beliefs or convictions on these things are not always lined up with the next person or present company. She, on the other hand, believes first “dates” are best place to discuss these touchy subjects because it determines if either of you will entertain a second “date”. Pastor Tee feels like once you can discuss those things without storming out on day 1, then if anything you've gained a friend.
Pastor Tee would like to present that there is a fourth subject that has to be added to the mix. Outside politics, religion and finances she is yet to come across a subject that draws emotions to extremes like immigration. There are those who make the rules but have never been on the receiving end of immigration, at least not directly. Then there are those who have experienced it as a guest in another country except their experience was significantly different from the majority of immigrants because they hold a passport that is ranked among the top 10 of the passport index. Those people cannot get what the hullabaloo is all about surrounding immigration.
One thing that is striking is that when Westerners immigrated to Africa, they were not called immigrants; that was reserved for fellow Africans leaving their native lands and going into another African country or even outside Africa. Westerners were called something more endearing, expatriates or expats in short. Preachers and Evangelists from the West are skillfully called Missionaries while their counterparts from Africa are either immigrants or simply “Visiting Pastor” or some form of Clergy identifier.
The Diaspora Pastor is intended to open up dialogue on these and many issues impacting immigrants and quite frankly their new neighbors. It is Pastor Tee’s hope that such dialogues be welcomed at the pulpit from a Biblical perspective in order to educate, inform and most importantly empower all congregants, immigrants and otherwise. Now more than ever, it is imperative that the Body of Christ no longer ignores these issues and ignorantly shout, “I receive”. An informed and empowered congregant is a wholesome individual who will be a responsible citizen, not just of the country of residence but of the world.
(Book is $25 incl. S&H USA)
Transformational Speaker
Dynamic Advocate for Women Empowerment
Welcome to the world of transformation, resilience, and empowerment. I am Teresa Dangwa (Pastor Tee), a dynamic and compelling speaker who draws from a tapestry of personal triumphs and challenges to ignite inspiration and drive change. With over 30 years of global leadership experience in various sectors, I am dedicated to empowering diaspora communities to not just survive but thrive in foreign lands.
My journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit. Through the pages of my authored books, I share intimate insights into overcoming personal traumas, navigating adversity, and embracing the relentless pursuit of growth and success. Each word penned is a testament to the unwavering commitment to turning obstacles into opportunities.
As a passionate advocate for change and empowerment, my speaking engagements are more than just words – they are catalysts for transformation. Whether sharing my personal experiences, offering strategic insights, or fostering a deep sense of connection with the audience, my aim is to spark inspiration and ignite the fires of positive change.
Join me on this transformative journey as we navigate the realms of personal growth, leadership excellence, and community empowerment. Together, let us craft a narrative of resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination – because true empowerment begins with embracing our stories and using them to light the way for others.
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