African Christian Fellowship USA

2026 National Leadership Summit

Mobilize, Empower, and Impact · Saturday, November 7, 2026

Thank you for joining us for the 2026 National Leadership Summit. This page is the record of the Summit: a recap of each session, the presentations, and our next steps.

Summit highlights and resources

More than 110 leaders from across the four regions joined us online. Here is a short recap, with the presenters and the slides from each session.

Agenda The full program for the day.	Agenda
Impacting our community Tunde Aiyedero The exhortation called chapters to lead with integrity, excellence and compassion, and to reach beyond Bible study into community service.
Remaining relevant Emmanuel Ezeonu, Chairman A menu of program ideas (family life, finances, careers, health, African advocacy, culture) and a sample six-month schedule chapters can adapt.	Slides
Regional updates Kehinde Olagunju (East), Rosaire Ifedi (Midwest), Innocent Ituah (South), Aluya Oseghale for Chinenye Mba (West) The East celebrated Operation Revive & Restore and new chapters in Ocean City and Richmond; the Midwest, South and West shared missions, outreach and chapter growth.	South slides West slides
Missions David Padi and Stanford Obi, National Missions Council; flyer by Amos Dike The new partnership engagement document and the 2026 Mozambique missions manual. Chapters are asked to send photos and reports of their mission work.	Update, part 1 Update, part 2 Flyer: English / Spanish
Building Bridges Anne Mbette Djereke Each chapter is asked to appoint a Building Bridges representative and report its Building Bridges activities.	Slides
Building a healthy and supportive ACFUSA family Victor and Tina Oribhabor A call for family coordinators in every chapter as we prepare for our 50th anniversary.
Passing the legacy: a young adult perspective Eunice Akintade A call for accountability and collaboration across generations, and for making room for young adults in planning and leadership.
ACFUSA 5-Year Plan (2026–2030) Kola Okuyemi, National Board Five goals: campus fellowships, financial alignment, a secretariat, stronger chapters, and growth.	Slides
Youth & Children Ministry Alex Lakoju, National Consultant Each region is asked to name a Director of Youth & Children Ministry to work with the national consultant.	Slides
50th Anniversary Conference Ify Meremikwu, Conference Chair June 30 – July 4 in Dallas. Registration opens in December.	Take the survey Conference website
Financial update Aluya Oseghale Chapters are reminded to remit 10% of monthly collections to their region and to national.
ACF Online Yele Akanji, Admin & Management How chapters can use ACF Online. Members can choose to hide their profile from the directory.	My Profile Update your information ACF Online FAQ

Next steps

Chapter presidents: review the sample program schedule; appoint a Building Bridges representative and send your chapter's Building Bridges report to Sis. Sike; encourage members to register for the 50th Anniversary Conference.
Chapter treasurers: remit 10% of monthly collections to your region and to national, preferably electronically, and include your chapter name with each payment.
Regional leaders: nominate a regional Director of Youth & Children Ministry to work with Bro. Alex, share the missions partnership engagement document with your chapters, and share the 50th Anniversary survey.
Chapter leaders: encourage members to log in to ACF Online and keep their profiles current. Questions for Admin & Management: accounts@acfusa.org.

A huge thank you to everyone who presented at the Summit. We appreciate your time and wisdom.

Ways to Give

Support the work and mission of ACFUSA through any of the following giving options:

ACFUSA Website: www.acfusa.org/give
Cash App: $acfusa1
Zelle: Treasurer@acfusa.org
Check by Mail:
Treasurer ACFUSA
1724 Hudson Way
Tracy, CA 95376

Join the conversation

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment on the Summit page:

What's one takeaway from the Summit you'll bring back to your chapter?
Questions or ideas you'd like the national team to follow up on
Prayer points for ACFUSA as we head toward our 50th Anniversary

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Fun and games

Take a break and test yourself: how many countries of Africa can you find on the map? Play “Find the countries of Africa”

Stay connected on ACF Online

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God bless,

ACF USA