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Fanning the Flames of Revival – Abidjan 2026

Fanning the Flames of Revival

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire · Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 2026

Something is about to burn again.

The International Inter-Faith Ministerial Alliance (IIMA), in partnership with Shepard Educational Corp, invites pastors, ministry leaders, students and believers to three days of prayer, worship and teaching in Abidjan. Fanning the Flames of Revival is a call to stir up what God has already placed within His people, and to carry that fire back into our churches, homes and nations.

Reviving hearts. Renewing nations. Releasing destiny.

“And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.”

– Isaiah 58:12

Preparing the way: 40 Days to Freedom

The conference is preceded by 40 days of fasting and prayer, which began on 16 October 2026. Wherever you are, you can join us in preparing for what God will do in Abidjan.

Join the 40 days of fasting and prayer →

What to expect

  • Seek God together in extended times of prayer and worship
  • Be equipped through teaching rooted in Luke 4:18 and Isaiah 58:12: rebuilding what has been broken, and proclaiming good news to those who need it
  • Connect with ministry leaders from across Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa and the wider IIMA family
  • Go out renewed, ready to lead revival in your own community

Speakers

Dr. Mary Grimes McGreer, President of Shepard Educational Corp, will lead the conference alongside [other speakers].

Event details

  • Dates: Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 2026
  • Times: [Daily schedule]
  • Venue: [Venue name and address], Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
  • Registration: [Free / cost], [how to register or registration link]
  • Contact: info@shepardeducorp.org · +1 864 558 0548

Come hungry, come expectant, and bring someone with you.

Prayer. People. Purpose. A Greater Africa.

Attiser les Flammes du Réveil

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire · Du jeudi 26 au samedi 28 novembre 2026

Quelque chose est sur le point de s’embraser à nouveau.

L’Alliance Ministérielle Internationale Interconfessionnelle (IIMA), en partenariat avec Shepard Educational Corp, invite les pasteurs, responsables de ministère, étudiants et croyants à trois jours de prière, d’adoration et d’enseignement à Abidjan. Attiser les Flammes du Réveil est un appel à raviver ce que Dieu a déjà placé en Son peuple, et à porter ce feu dans nos églises, nos foyers et nos nations.

Raviver les cœurs. Renouveler les nations. Libérer les destinées.

« Les tiens rebâtiront sur d’anciennes ruines, tu relèveras des fondements antiques ; on t’appellera réparateur des brèches, celui qui restaure les chemins, qui rend le pays habitable. »

– Ésaïe 58:12

Préparer le chemin : 40 Jours vers la Liberté

La conférence est précédée de 40 jours de jeûne et de prière, lancés le 16 octobre 2026. Où que vous soyez, vous pouvez vous joindre à nous pour préparer ce que Dieu fera à Abidjan.

Rejoignez les 40 jours de jeûne et de prière →

Au programme

  • Chercher Dieu ensemble dans des temps prolongés de prière et d’adoration
  • Être équipés par un enseignement fondé sur Luc 4:18 et Ésaïe 58:12 : rebâtir ce qui a été détruit, et annoncer la bonne nouvelle à ceux qui en ont besoin
  • Créer des liens avec des responsables de ministère de Côte d’Ivoire, d’Afrique de l’Ouest et de toute la famille IIMA
  • Repartir renouvelés, prêts à conduire le réveil dans vos propres communautés

Orateurs

Dr. Mary Grimes McGreer, Présidente de Shepard Educational Corp, conduira la conférence aux côtés de [autres orateurs].

Informations pratiques

  • Créer des liens avec des responsables de ministère de Côte d’Ivoire, d’Afrique de l’Ouest et de toute la famille IIMA
  • Repartir renouvelés, prêts à conduire le réveil dans vos propres communautés

    • Orateurs

    Dr. Mary Grimes McGreer, Présidente de Shepard Educational Corp, conduira la conférence aux côtés de [autres orateurs].

    Informations pratiques

    • Dates : du jeudi 26 au samedi 28 novembre 2026
    • Horaires : [Programme]
    • Lieu : [Nom et adresse du lieu], Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
    • Inscription : [Gratuit / tarif], [modalités ou lien d’inscription]
    • Contact : info@shepardeducorp.org · +1 864 558 0548

    Venez avec faim, venez avec foi, et amenez quelqu’un avec vous.

    Prière. Peuple. Objectif. Une Afrique plus grande.

    Start Time

    8:00 am

    November 26, 2026

    Finish Time

    11:59 pm

    November 28, 2026

    Address

    Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    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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