Conference Agenda
Detailed schedule and program for Africa Arise and Shine 2025
Conference Sessions
August 4-10, 2025 • Eglise Vases d'Honneur (Kodesh) & Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Day 1 - Monday, August 4th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Religion
The Role of the Church in Nation Building: A Call to Strategic Engagement
Speakers: Apostle Michael Adefarasin, Pasteur Georges Amoako
Moderator: Pastor Dr Henry Mugisha
Evening Session | 7:00 PM
Family
Foundations for a Transformed Africa: The Family Mandate
Speakers: Apostle Dr Samuel Hayes, Pastor Jean Paul Valois
Moderator: Kone Mardochée
Revival Session
Speaker: Apostle David Juma
Moderator: Local Pastor Moderator
Intercession / Evangelism / Mission
Session 1:
Speakers: Pastor Didier Habimana, Apostle Linda Gobodo, Pastor Tonya Hill
Session 2:
Speakers: Rev Dr Francis Mbadinga, Pastor Emmanuel Gberekpee
Moderators: Local churches
Day 2 - Tuesday, August 5th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Education
Faith, Science & Innovation: The Education Africa Needs Now
Speakers: Prof Alfred Bizoza, Dr Odessa Petzold
Moderator: Dumi Lopang
Evening Session | 7:00 PM
Leadership
Faith and Governance: Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Change
Speakers: Rev Philip Igbinijesu, Apostle Dr Samuel Hayes
Moderator: Prof Alfred Bizoza
Revival Session
Speaker: Rev Dr Francis Mbadinga
Moderator: Local Pastor Moderator
Intercession / Evangelism / Mission
Session 1:
Speakers: Bishop Leonard U., Apostle Linda Gobodo, Apostle Michael Adefarasin
Session 2:
Speakers: Pastor Jean Paul Valois, Bishop Dr Emmanuel Musinga
Moderators: Local churches
Day 3 - Wednesday, August 6th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Media
Using Media as a Discipleship Tool
Speakers: Dumi Lopang, Rev Philip Igbinijesu, Pastor Gregory Lan Ijiwola
Moderator: Pastor Floribert Nzabakira
Evening Session | 7:00 PM
Business
Made in Africa: The Business of Manufacturing for the Kingdom
Speakers: Rev Philip Igbinijesu, Dr Odessa Petzold, Dr James Ogundele, HE Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka
Moderator: Dumi Lopang
Revival Session
Speaker: Pastor Gregory Lan Ijiwola
Moderator: Local Pastor Moderator
Intercession / Evangelism / Mission
Session 1:
Speakers: Apostle David Juma, Pasteur Georges Amoako
Session 2:
Speakers: Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza
Moderators: Local churches
Day 4 - Thursday, August 7th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Arts & Entertainment
Speakers: Pastor Henry Mugisha, Rev Dr Philip Igbinijesu, Prof Vincent Anigbogu
Moderator: Apostle Dr Samuel Hayes
Revival Session
Opening: ApĂ´tre Amoako Georges
Greetings: Dr Odessa Petzold, Hayes Family
Speaker: Apostle Michael Adefarasin
Closing: Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza
Day 5 - Friday, August 8th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Wrap Up
Speakers: Rev Philip Igbinijesu, Pastor Gregory Lan Ijiwola, Dr James Ogundele, Kone Mardochée
Moderator: Pastor Didier Habimana
Revival Session
Greetings: Dumi Lopang, Dr James Ogundele
Speaker: Apostle Victor Mokgotlhoa
Closing: Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza
Day 6 - Saturday, August 9th
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Youth Arise
Speakers: Pastor Gregory Lan Ijiwola, Dr Odessa Petzold, Prof Vincent Anigbogu
Moderator: Pastor Dr Henry Mugisha
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Women Arise
Speakers: Apostle Linda Gobodo, Pastor Tonya Hill
Moderator: Pastor Dan
Morning Session | 10:00 AM
Men Arise
Speakers: Dumi Lopang, Apostle Michael Adefarasin, Rev Dr Francis Mbadinga
Moderator: Kone Mardochée
Revival Session
Greetings: Pastor Gregory Lan Ijiwola
Speaker: Pastor Mohammed Sanogo
Closing: Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza
Day 7 - Sunday, August 10th
5:00 PM
Greetings: Pasteur Jean Paul Valois
Speaker: Apostle David Juma, Rev Philip Igbinijesu
Closing: Apostle Dr Paul Gitwaza
Event Details
Date
August 4-10, 2025
Duration
7 Days
Venues
2 Locations
