From Transition to Transformation: Pastor Brighton’s Empowered Worldview Journey

By Leana Padera (Communications Graduate Intern)

Pastor Brighton, a Baptist Church leader in Enqameni, is a devoted family man with a deep passion for serving his community. But his journey has not always been easy.

When he was moved from Bulawayo to serve in Enqameni, the transition was difficult. Life in the rural area was far from what he had grown used to.

“I wondered how we were going to survive here, no running water, no electricity. It was a life I had long forgotten, even though I was born and raised in Enqameni. But I knew God had a plan,” he shared while speaking to pastors from the United States of America (U.S.A) who had visited his homestead.

That turning point came in 2023, when Pastor Brighton was introduced to Empowered Worldview (EWV) through Pastor Kilton Moyo, a Donor Liaison Officer with World Vision Zimbabwe. 

EWV is a biblically-based enabling project model that can lead to deeper and more sustainable changes in child well-being when combined with other project models. It is a behavior change model that seeks to address dependency mindsets and promote individual empowerment among people living in poverty.

What began as a learning experience soon became a calling. By 2024, he had become a trainer himself, equipping fellow pastors and community members.

“Through Empowered Worldview, God empowered me to empower others. If you embrace it, your life will never be the same. It is grounded in the Bible and it truly changes how you think,” he said.

Pastor Kilton Moyo reflected on Brighton’s journey with pride:

“When we first introduced Empowered Worldview, we saw a willingness in Pastor Brighton to learn and apply it. What is encouraging is how he has taken it beyond himself, training others and putting it into practice in his own life. That is where real transformation begins.”

Since then, Pastor Brighton has trained people across six villages in Enqameni. At home, that transformation is visible. During a visit by pastors from the U.S.A, he proudly showed them around his homestead, where he has started projects in poultry, goat rearing, and subsistence farming.

As a father of three, he is intentional about passing on what he has learned.

“I always tell my children there is power in your hands. When you approach life with the right mindset, you can turn what you have into something meaningful,” he said.

As the visiting pastors walked through his projects, they saw more than just livestock and crops. They saw growth, effort, and a story still unfolding.

“So who helps you with all this work?” one of the pastors asked.

“The community, my children, the church, it is a team effort,” Pastor Brighton responded with a smile. “We are still at the beginning, and we have not seen profits yet. But I believe that when we start harvesting, we will see the results.”

For the visiting pastors, the experience was eye opening. It was a chance to witness firsthand how EWV is not just a concept, but a practical tool that is helping individuals and communities take charge of their future.

Pastor Brighton’s journey is a reminder that transformation does not happen overnight. It begins with a shift in mindset, grows through action, and is sustained by faith, community, and persistence