Bridging the Gap between the present leaders and the new generation leaders.
To rightly nuture, shape and position potential leaders to rescue the baton of leadership (1 Kings 1:28-35)
To restore the biblical perspective of leadership in the 21st century church ( and throughout the existence of the church on Earth)
Founded in 1998, Grace and Peace Foundation was born out of a divine vision placed in the heart of Ambassador (Dr.) Chuwang Davou Chang. Having observed the growing need for intentional leadership development within the Body of Christ, he received a burden to raise, equip, and empower emerging leaders and ministries to serve with fruitfulness, integrity, excellence, and accountability.
What began as a vision to mentor faithful servants of God has grown into a dynamic leadership movement committed to developing Kingdom-minded leaders who will influence churches, organizations, communities, and nations. The Foundation was established with the conviction that the future of every generation depends on the quality of leaders it intentionally prepares today.
Grace and Peace Foundation exists as a Centre for Kingdom and Leadership Development in Africa, providing a platform where individuals discover their God-given purpose, develop their leadership potential, and are equipped with biblical principles and practical skills to fulfill their divine assignments. At the heart of the Foundation's mission is the belief that leadership is stewardship, and that lasting transformation begins with transformed leaders.
The Foundation serves as the home of the Grace and Peace Leadership Institute, an institution dedicated to nurturing leaders through comprehensive academic, spiritual, and practical leadership training. The Institute offers Bachelor's Degree programmes, Diploma, Certificate, and specialized leadership development programmes designed to prepare individuals for effective service in ministry, business, government, education, and other spheres of societal influence.
Beyond academic excellence, the Leadership Institute emphasizes character formation, spiritual maturity, ethical leadership, servant leadership, and Kingdom values. Students are challenged not only to acquire knowledge but also to cultivate wisdom, integrity, and the discipline required to lead with excellence in an increasingly complex world.
Central to the Foundation's mission is bridging the leadership gap between the present generation of leaders and the emerging generation. Through mentorship, discipleship, coaching, conferences, leadership summits, research, and practical ministry experiences, Grace and Peace Foundation intentionally facilitates the transfer of wisdom, values, experience, and vision from seasoned leaders to those whom God is preparing for future responsibilities.
Inspired by the biblical account in 1 Kings 1:28–35, where King David intentionally prepared and commissioned Solomon to succeed him, the Foundation believes that leadership succession should never be accidental but deliberate. Every generation carries a responsibility to identify, nurture, shape, empower, and properly position the next generation of leaders to carry the baton of leadership with wisdom, courage, and faithfulness.
Today, Grace and Peace Foundation continues to impact lives across Nigeria and beyond by raising transformational leaders who are spiritually grounded, intellectually equipped, emotionally mature, and socially responsible. The Foundation remains committed to building a generation of Kingdom leaders who will influence every sector of society while advancing God's purpose throughout Africa and the nations of the world.
The basic principles of GPF are as reflected in
i. Josh. 24:31 ix. Eph. 2:10
ii. Judges 2:8-12 x. 2 Cor. 1:13
iii, Eph. 2:8 xii. Col. 1:13
iv. Col. 2:6 xiii, Matt. 6:9-10
vi. 2 Tim. 2:1-2 xv. Phil. 3:9
vii. Eph. 1:15-20 xvi, 2 Cor. 5:21, 33
viii, Rev. 5:9, 10 xvii. Psalms 71:18.
(Group of Principles)
* Bridging the gap between the present leaders and
the new generation of competent leaders.
* To rightly nurture, shape and position
potential leaders to receive the baton of Excellent leadership
(1 Kings 1:28-35).
* To equip and empower young leaders and
helping them discover their unique Callings and Giftings.
* To restore the Biblical perspective of leadership
in the 21" century church (and throughout the
existence of the church on earth).
* To see the 21” century church become more
effective, producing discipline, fruitful and
accountable leaders of today and tomorrow with
integrity and a Kingdom mentality.
* To help and encourage younger ministers
and ministries, seeing them grow into
maturity in service (Isaiah 58:12, Neh.
2:17)
* To impart Kingdom principles, insights and
valve for fulfilling destiny.
* Creating an environment for potential
leaders to catch the vision of what God can
do through them and stepping forward into
leadership positions.
* Discipleship and servant leadership
seminars.
* Church workers training and
seminars.
* Kingdom living and Christ life
seminars.
* Church planting and church growth.
Ambassador Chuwang Davou
Ambassador Chuwang Davou is an Architect of Souls, Catalyst of Nations, and Builder of Generations whose five-decade transformational journey began with a divine calling in April 1974.
From humble beginnings as a surveyor, Hausa interpreter, and Sunday school teacher, he transformed into a continental influencer who has raised over 4,000 leaders across 25 years of systematic training in 17 countries.
In a dramatic turn over the course of these five decades, Ambassador Davou encountered—by divine appointment—eight renowned, larger-than-life Christian leaders who profoundly shaped his life and ministry. He was privileged to press beyond mere literature, distance learning, or online masterclasses to meet each of these revered figures on a deeply personal basis—engaging in intensive one-on-one discipleship, life-on-life coaching, and rigorous mentorship sessions spanning years and decades.
Among these transformational encounters were God-level relationships established with Bishop R.B. Cassidy, Moses Omodanisi, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, Morris Cerullo, John P. Kellogg, Bill Hybels, and David M. Smoot—each contributing unique dimensions to his ministerial formation and leadership philosophy.
As Founder and President of Grace & Peace Foundation and Centre for Leadership Development in Africa, headquartered in Nigeria since 1998, he has established impactful networks in Nigeria while extending his ministerial influence across Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, DRC Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, Benin Republic, South Africa, and Cameroon.
Ambassador Davou's ministry transcends conventional leadership development through his phronesis-based mentorship that creates self-replicating movements rather than personality-dependent ministries. His current fifteen-year mandate aims to "raise leaders in every African nation," establishing leadership development centers across all 54 African nations. His legacy is written in the hearts of thousands of leaders across continents, representing generational wisdom, proven methodology, and Kingdom authority forged through faithful service to Nigeria, Africa and beyond.