The African continent has gone through decades of misery. In fact, the word “Africa” conjures up images of political turmoil, ethnic cleansing, economic failures, disease, environmental degradation, famines, mismanagement, corruption, poor governance, and a myriad of other ills.

Yet, Africa has some of the world’s most prized resources that, when tapped and well managed, would quickly turn the continent around. It might not be easy to bring lasting change, however, until African nations are led by individuals who have experienced a change of heart and a change of mind. Africa needs a paradigm shift – a people who will not see themselves as helpless victims but rather as potential change agents that can bring about positive results in their own lives as well as society.

We indeed need transformation. Paul writes to the Romans in Chapter 12 verse 2: “Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world. But be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds.” Unless we renew our thinking, our feelings and our actions, we remain just undeveloped potential.

A one-week Worldview Transformation Seminar is being taught in key regions of DOVE Africa. Topics in the seminar include Biblical Worldview, Ideas have Consequences, The Kingdom of God, Hope for Africa, Discipling Nations, Jesus’ Development Model, Breaking the Spirit of Poverty and Prosperity with a Purpose. Participants are assisted with initiating “seed projects,” which are tangible expressions of the outreach of God’s love in their communities.