Uyo, Akwa Ibom – January 18, 2026 – FECA Nigeria's National Leadership Retreat (NLR 2026), themed "ADVANCE: A Call to Expansion, Leadership, and Dominion" (Isaiah 54:1–3), has just concluded its transformative four-day run from January 15–18 at Bishop James Moynagh Pastoral Centre. Over 1,800 leaders from 60+ chapters nationwide converged for non-stop worship, apostolic teachings, strategic workshops, commissioning ceremonies, and life-altering encounters that have repositioned FECA for continental impact.
Day 1: Launch – "Stretching Your Tent" (January 15)
The retreat exploded into life with registration amid pulsating worship led by Lagos and Port Harcourt Music Coordinators. National President Bro. Ifeanyi Uwakwe welcomed delegates, declaring 2026 FECA's "Overflow Year."
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo delivered a seismic "Stretching Your Vision," challenging leaders to demolish mentality limitations. Altar calls swept 280 freshers into leadership pipelines. Workshops covered "Cell Church Multiplication" (Nsukka Chapter model) and "Digital Evangelism Strategies." Evening's prophetic worship birthed spontaneous tongues and visions. ADVANCE T-shirts (navy blue/gold flame logo, ₦5,000) sold out by 8 PM.
Testimony: Warri's Financial Secretary, healed of 7-year fibroids during prayer tunnel.
Day 2: Deep Dive – "Alignment for Dominion" (January 16)
Morning sessions featured Mrs. Purity Oghenechowen unpacking Colossians 1:9–11 on "Kingdom Alignment." Delegates received personalized prophetic words; Okigwe's Dance Leader activated for national tours.
Apostle Joshua Selman's evening "Capacity Enlargement" session broke protocols—3-hour impartation left executives trembling under glory. Drama units presented "Nehemiah's Walls," Tech Coordinators streamed live to 15K viewers. Regional panels dissected zone challenges: Imo Zone tackled retention, Delta focused outreach.
Testimony: Rivers Chapter President reconciled with estranged Vice after prophetic directive.
Day 3: Strategy & Fire – "Dominion Systems" (January 17)
Workshops dominated: "Prayer Secretary Masterclass" (PUSH protocols), "Treasury Without Corruption," and "Youth Invasion Blueprint." Bishop David Oyedepo (video) charged on tithing culture for expansion.
Afternoon's "Brothers Forum" and "Ladies Connect" addressed marital delays, career stalls. Evening climaxed with fire tunnel—300+ received mantles. Warri Chapter trended #FECAonFire with live clips.
Testimony: Enugu fresher relocated job offer during worship declaration.
Day 4: Commissioning & Send-Forth (January 18)
Grand finale commissioned 450 executives amid thunderous "Arise!" chants. National President Ifeanyi Uwakwe prophesied: "FECA captures 5 new states by December!" Prophetic worship transitioned into 2-hour tongues deluge.
Merchandise included ADVANCE journals (₦3,000), wristbands, and remaining T-shirts (now ₦6,000 premium). Closing prayer anchored 2026 quarterly themes.
Chapter Reactions Nationwide
Okigwe Chapter: "NLR stretched our 37-year vision! Dance unit activated nationally!" (FB post with 2K reactions).
Warri Chapter: "From our fire program to Uyo inferno! Mantles received!" (#FECAWarri posts trending).
Nsukka FOSM: Daberechi Ubachukwu: "Tech strategies downloaded. Coding + Kingdom = Domination."
Uyo Hosts: "Our Pastoral Centre blessed forever! 500+ local salvations."
Lasting Impact & Next Steps
NLR 2026 wasn't an event—it recalibrated a movement. Prayer Secretaries nationwide launch "28-Day ADVANCE Fire" from January 20. PR pages overflow with testimonies, session playlists, and commissioning photos. FECA advances—tent by tent, leader by leader, nation by nation.
