From Depending on Church Allowance to Owning a Thriving Piggery
When Pastor Themba Ngozo attended the Empowered World View (EWV) training facilitated by World Vision, he did not expect it to transform his life in such a profound way. The training, which he describes as one that “transformed the mind, heart, and pocket,” challenged him to think differently about his livelihood.
Before the training, Pastor Ngozo depended solely on an allowance from his church to provide for his family. But through the EWV sessions, he learned that faith must be accompanied by action, and that God has provided everyone with resources and potential to improve their circumstances.
“I realised that, as a pastor, I also have to work with my own hands,” he says. “I must use what I have to earn a living and support my family instead of relying only on the church allowance.”
“I realised that, as a pastor, I also have to work with my own hands,” he says. “I must use what I have to earn a living and support my family instead of relying only on the church allowance.”
With this new mindset, Pastor Ngozo decided to start a small piggery business. He began humbly with just three pigs, one male and two females.
Today, his determination has paid off. The piggery has grown from three pigs to 39, becoming a reliable source of income for his family. His business now supports not only his immediate household but also his brother’s children, whose school fees and basic needs he helps cover.
“The business has changed our lives. We are now able to meet our needs and live with dignity,” Pastor Ngozo shares with joy.
Beyond selling pigs to local butcheries, Pastor Ngozo has diversified his business by running a small grocery shop, where he also sells pork in small packages to members of the community. This initiative ensures that even families with limited means can enjoy fresh meat while supporting his growing enterprise.
Pastor Ngozo’s story is a powerful testimony of how World Vision’s Empowered World View training is helping individuals move from dependency to self-reliance, transforming not only livelihoods, but mindsets and communities.
“The training opened my eyes. I now understand that empowerment begins with a change of mindset. Once your thinking changes, everything else follows.”
Through faith, hard work, and the right support, Pastor Ngozo has become a beacon of hope, proving that transformation is possible when people believe in their God-given potential and act on it.