Are we on the Jericho Road, where violence is committed and Christians pass by without getting involved.

Or do we like Jesus speak out against injustice even as we face escalating pressure to steer clear of politics. Instead to step out of comfort zones and show solidarity as our Christian witness.

These are the questions our guest speakers Helen and Emmanuel Mbakwe asked during our 2025 Leadership Conference. Are Christians engaging with the problems in Nigeria or pretending they can live alongside without getting involved. These are not just questions for Nigeria. They challenge Christians everywhere.

This September 140 Nigerian church, school, business, medical and local government leaders joined the Mbakwes to debate these issues and find ways to respond. Discussions in lots of breakout sessions ensured sharing of different perspectives on how to handle the challenge and a shared desire to see the gospel having an impact in Nigeria.

Emmanuel Mbakwe recently retired as leader of the Apostolic Church UK, which originated from the Welsh Revival of 1904-05 and is now present in 100 nations with an estimated 15 million members.

He has a bi-vocational ministry, serving both in international church leadership and as a management consultant and business leader. He emphasizes the integration of faith and professional life and is also known for his deep commitment to social justice and a gospel concerned with the marginalised.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for:

• Helen and Emmanuel Mbakwe as they continue to speak on social justice at conferences around the world, for safe travels and audiences who listen, understand and then act on what they hear
• Conference delegates will remember the messages they heard and the commitments they made and begin to make a difference in their work places and communities