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40 Days to Freedom – Fasting & Prayer for Fanning the Flames of Revival

40 Days to Freedom

Kicked off 16 October 2026 · 40 days of fasting and prayer leading to Fanning the Flames of Revival, Abidjan, 26–28 November 2026

Before the fire falls in Abidjan, we prepare the altar. The International Inter-Faith Ministerial Alliance (IIMA) and Shepard Educational Corp invite you to join believers across Africa and around the world in 40 days of fasting and prayer. Together we’ll seek God for freedom, breakthrough and revival in our lives, our churches and our nations.

Joining after 16 October? Start today. Every day of prayer counts.

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”

– Isaiah 10:27

Fasting protocol

  • Choose your fast: 6am–6pm, or 6am–12 noon
  • Liquids only during fasting hours
  • Limit social media and give that time to prayer and the Word

How to take part

  • Pray daily for personal freedom, for your family, and for revival across Africa
  • Pray for the conference in Abidjan: the speakers, the attendees, and everyone who will hear the message
  • Invite someone to fast with you

If you are pregnant, nursing, diabetic, on medication or have any health condition, speak to your doctor before fasting, and choose a fast that is safe for you. Prayer and setting aside social media are a full part of this season too.

Key dates

  • 16 October 2026: Fast begins
  • 24 November 2026: Fast ends
  • 26–28 November 2026: Fanning the Flames of Revival, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Prayer. People. Purpose. A Greater Africa.

Prayer. People. Purpose. A Greater Africa.

Learn more about the conference →

40 Jours vers la Liberté

Lancé le 16 octobre 2026 · 40 jours de jeûne et de prière en préparation d’Attiser les Flammes du Réveil, Abidjan, 26–28 novembre 2026

Avant que le feu ne tombe sur Abidjan, nous préparons l’autel. L’Alliance Ministérielle Internationale Interconfessionnelle (IIMA) et Shepard Educational Corp vous invitent à rejoindre des croyants à travers l’Afrique et le monde pour 40 jours de jeûne et de prière. Ensemble, nous chercherons Dieu pour la liberté, la percée et le réveil dans nos vies, nos églises et nos nations.

Vous nous rejoignez après le 16 octobre ? Commencez aujourd’hui. Chaque jour de prière compte.

« En ce jour-là, son fardeau sera ôté de dessus ton épaule, et son joug de dessus ton cou ; et la graisse fera éclater le joug. »

– Ésaïe 10:27

Protocole de jeûne

  • Choisissez votre jeûne : 6h–18h, ou 6h–12h
  • Liquides uniquement pendant les heures de jeûne
  • Limitez les réseaux sociaux et consacrez ce temps à la prière et à la Parole

Comment participer

  • Priez chaque jour pour votre liberté personnelle, pour votre famille et pour le réveil en Afrique
  • Priez pour la conférence d’Abidjan : les orateurs, les participants et tous ceux qui entendront le message
  • Invitez quelqu’un à jeûner avec vous

Si vous êtes enceinte, allaitez, êtes diabétique, sous traitement ou avez un problème de santé, consultez votre médecin avant de jeûner et choisissez un jeûne adapté. La prière et la mise de côté des réseaux sociaux font pleinement partie de cette saison.

Dates clés

  • 16 octobre 2026 : Début du jeûne
  • 24 novembre 2026 : Fin du jeûne
  • 26–28 novembre 2026 : Attiser les Flammes du Réveil, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Prière. Peuple. Objectif. Une Afrique plus grande.

En savoir plus sur la conférence →

Start Time

6:00 am

October 16, 2026

Finish Time

6:00 pm

November 24, 2026

Address

Online

Dr. Mary Grimes McGreer

An educational administrator, educator and innovator, Dr. Grimes-McGreer is a native of Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mary Grimes-McGreer, a 20-year veteran in education, has served as a University faculty member and academic administrator at minority serving colleges in the United States. Her most recent University post was Associate Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Currently, she is the CEO and Chief Consultant for Shepard Educational Corporation as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Expert.

Dr. Grimes received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Professional Theatre at North Carolina A& T State University; Master of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre at Alliant University in San Diego, CA; and Ph.D. in Education Administration with a concentration in Higher Education from the University of South Carolina at Columbia. She has served on numerous state-wide and national committees such as the South Carolina Institute on Poverty and Deprivation Influential Sectors Program, Arts in Basic Curriculum Steering Committee, The Consortia for Women in Education, and Executive Council Member of the American Educational Studies Association. She is a graduate of the prestigious American Council on Education Fellows Program in 2011.

A enthusiast and purveyor of the light of revival coming from Nigeria, she is an active member of a ministry in The Redeemed Christian Church of God North America. A student of Classicism and Western Theological thought, her research interests include the intersection of race, class, and gender studies in education. A qualitative researcher, her teaching experience includes graduate level educational research, leadership, culturally relevant pedagogy, inclusive instructional strategies, and curriculum design.

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Evangelist Ruby Chika Matthew

Evangelist Ruby Chika Matthew is an ordained Evangelist in The Rock Foundation Evangelical Mission. She is a graduate of Abia State Polytechnic where she obtained a Higher National Diploma in Statistics. She runs a sucessful outreach program for the Bethsaida Intercessors Ministry. Her passion is to win souls and conquer territories for Christ, train and raise godly children and youth, and help the needy.

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Pastor Daniel Mordi Ehima

Daniel has dedicated himself to helping young people find purpose and gain skills for successful living. While he gives special attention to helping educate young people in methods of financial intelligence, he also provides counseling services to help individuals understand themselves and offer solutions to life's problems.

Daniel is a professional importer with over 3 years of experience. He also is an affiliate marketer and life coach. He has trained over 500 students on ways to generate income as well as sustain it.

He received his education at the University of Jos Nigeria, with a degree in Guidance and Counseling. Additionally, he has engaged in over a dozen certified international courses. He is a passionate lover of God and participates fully in leadership roles in various campus fellowships.

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Pastor Joshua Godwin Ikpe

Lead Pastor Joshua Godwin Ikpe is the President of Trails of Fire Network International in Kaduna State Nigeria. He is a graduate from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. He is also a graduate of Koinonia School of Ministry under the leadership of Apostle Joshua Selman in 2017.

Pastor Joshua Ikpe is a young man with an unquenchable passion to salvage many young men from the preying claws of the Devil and to set them on fire for God. By the Grace and help of God, he has been able to help youths be delivered and set free from Internet fraud, cultism, drugs and many types of substance abuse.

During his Mandatory National Youth service in Lagos State Nigeria, he was the president of 'Drug Free CDS Group' in Oshodi-Isolo Local government. His team organized several drug free campaigns in secondary schools, markets and in the streets of Oshodi.

His ministry also organizes evangelical outreaches for Secondary/High School Students to the intent that they will be set ablaze for God, as well as engaging in academic success programming leading to expanded academic and economic achievement. His Ministry, by God's Grace, has recorded testimonies of healing, breakthrough, restoration and impartations.

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