Revival Epistles

Forgiveness vs. Restoration: Understanding the Difference
Udo Nwogu | ACF East Region Conference Chair

African Christian Fellowship, USA

The Truth That Sets Us Free

As we prepare for “Operation: Revive & Restore”, it’s crucial that we understand what biblical restoration truly means—especially in the context of our relationships. One of the most misunderstood concepts in Christian community is the relationship between forgiveness and restoration. Too often, we’ve been told that forgiveness automatically means we must restore broken relationships to their former state. But this understanding can lead to repeated harm, boundary violations, and a distorted view of what God calls us to do.

Let’s be clear: Forgiveness does not automatically mean restoration of a relationship.

Forgiveness: A Gift You Give Yourself

Forgiveness is a commandment, not a suggestion. Jesus is unequivocal: “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14-15).

When we forgive, we are:
- Releasing bitterness from our own hearts
- Refusing to carry the burden of another person’s debt
- Choosing freedom over the prison of resentment
- Trusting God to be the ultimate judge
- Obeying Christ’s command to love and release
Forgiveness is primarily about your heart posture before God. It’s a vertical transaction between you and the Father, declaring that you will not allow unforgiveness to poison your soul or hinder your relationship with Him. You can forgive someone completely—genuinely releasing them from the debt they owe you—without ever allowing them close access to your life again.

Restoration: A Journey That Requires Two

While forgiveness is a unilateral decision you make in your heart, restoration is a bilateral process that requires active participation from both parties. Restoration rebuilds trust, reestablishes relationships, and creates a new foundation for future interaction.

The Bible gives us a clear model. When the prodigal son returned home, his father forgave him immediately and completely (Luke 15:20-24). But notice: the son first “came to his senses,” recognized his wrong, and returned with genuine repentance. Restoration happened because accountability and acknowledgment preceded reunion.

Restoration Cannot Happen Without:
1. Genuine Acknowledgment of Harm
The offending party must recognize and own the specific ways they caused injury. Vague apologies like “I’m sorry if you were hurt” or “I’m sorry you feel that way” don’t acknowledge responsibility. True acknowledgment sounds like:
- “I was wrong when I…”
- “What I did hurt you by…”
- “I take full responsibility for…”
- “I understand that my actions caused…”
Without this clear ownership, restoration is building on quicksand.
1. Sincere Accountability
Accountability means more than a one-time apology. It involves:
- Accepting consequences for the harm caused
- Being willing to answer questions about what happened
- Allowing verification of changed behavior
- Submitting to wise counsel from trusted third parties
- Being patient with the wounded party’s healing timeline
Proverbs 28:13 reminds us: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Confession without renunciation is manipulation, not repentance.
1. Clear Steps to Prevent Future Harm
Words alone cannot rebuild trust—actions must follow. The person who caused harm must be willing to:
- Identify the root causes of their harmful behavior
- Seek professional help if needed (counseling, therapy, pastoral support)
- Establish boundaries and accountability structures to prevent recurrence
- Demonstrate consistent change over time
- Respect the boundaries set by the wounded party during the healing process
This is the fruit of genuine repentance that John the Baptist called for: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance” (Matthew 3:8). Changed behavior is the evidence of changed heart.

When Restoration Isn’t Possible—And That’s Okay

Sometimes, even with all the right components in place, full restoration of a relationship isn’t possible or wise. And that’s not a failure of forgiveness—it’s wisdom.

You might forgive:
- The parent who abused you without giving them unsupervised access to your children
- The friend who betrayed your confidence without returning to the same level of vulnerability
- The leader who misused their authority without placing yourself under their leadership again
Forgiveness says, “I release you from my judgment and trust God with justice.” Restoration says, “I trust you with close access to my life again.” These are two different statements, and both can coexist with integrity.

Healthy Boundaries Honor Both God and People

Some have misused Scripture to pressure wounded people into premature or unwise restoration. They quote “bear with each other and forgive one another” (Colossians 3:13) while ignoring “be wise as serpents” (Matthew 10:16) and “guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23).

Setting boundaries after forgiveness is not unforgiving—it’s wise. It protects both parties: it protects you from further harm and it protects the other person from the temptation to repeat harmful patterns without consequences.

The Apostle Paul forgave those who abandoned him, but he also made note of those who were trustworthy versus those who were not (2 Timothy 4:9-16). Discernment and forgiveness are not mutually exclusive.

The Goal: True Reviving and Restoring

As we approach “Operation: Revive & Restore”, God is calling us to honest assessment of our relationships. Revival in our personal lives and corporate body requires:
- Releasing the bitterness we’ve held onto
- Forgiving freely as Christ forgave us
- Being honest about where restoration is and isn’t appropriate
- Creating healthy boundaries that honor both grace and wisdom
- Doing the hard work of genuine repentance where we’ve caused harm
- Extending grace without enabling continued dysfunction
True restoration—whether in marriage, family, friendship, or church community—is possible when both parties are willing to walk the difficult but redemptive path of accountability, change, and demonstrated trustworthiness over time.

Your Next Step

As you prepare your heart for the conference, ask yourself:
- Where have I confused forgiveness with mandatory restoration, allowing continued harm?
- What boundaries do I need to establish to protect the work God is doing in me?
- Where have I caused harm that requires my genuine acknowledgment and accountability?
- What steps do I need to take to demonstrate changed behavior in relationships I want to restore?
Forgiveness is immediate and complete. Restoration is gradual and conditional. Both are biblical. Both honor God. Understanding the difference will set you free to experience true revival in your relationships.

“After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” — Hosea 6:2

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February 26, 2026
Prayer for a Love-Filled Revival
Dr. Eliada Griffin-EL | President, ACF Pittsburgh Chapter

African Christian Fellowship, USA

Can the body of Christ experience a “loveless revival”? Can we go through the acts and aesthetics of encountering the Spirit of God, and yet leave with our hearts unchanged, untouched, and untransformed?

Revival Without Love

This question was the looming revelation of our Pittsburgh chapter’s bi-weekly fellowship on February 14, 2026. As we wished each other a loving Valentine’s Day and acknowledged this celebration that the world has heralded as a pinnacle of intimate expression, Professor Wosu led us to the well known Scriptures of 1 Corinthians 13. We reviewed the readily cited declarations of what love is and what love is not. We appreciated the scriptural checklist Paul provided by which to discern whether one embodies this crucial outpouring of the Spirit of God.

But the opening verses of chapter 13 captured me most. They remind us that one can have “the tongues of men and angels” (v.1), meaning speaking with divine and moving fluency, and yet not have love. One can have “the gift of prophecy” (v.2), meaning speaking with the knowledge of God and imparting it to His people, and yet not have love. One can “understand all mysteries and all knowledge” (v.2), unveiling grand revelations that only divinity can reveal, and yet not have love.

During revival we press into the Lord to unlock the powers of the prophetic word, the unraveling of His mysteries, and holy words of exhortation. We declare mountain-moving faith (v.2). And yet, amidst such revival-stirring happenings, could love still be missing among the people of God? Can we declare revival and still fall into the very accessible traps of being “puffed up” (v.4), of “parading ourselves” (v.4), of rudeness (v.5), of selfishness (v.5), and everything that love is not?

My heart was wrenched with this question, and it moved our fellowship to deeply pray for a love-filled revival.

The Warning From Nehemiah

The Book of Nehemiah reminds us that we can fall short of His revival by missing the transformative impact of His love. This transformation shapes not only how we worship our God directly, but also how we regard each other as an act of worship unto Him.

Consider God’s people in Nehemiah chapters 4 and 5. In chapter 4, the children of God were in the midst of experiencing the Lord’s miraculous restoration of Judah and Jerusalem. From the beginning of the book of Nehemiah, we read how the Lord convened His people to walk with ignited faith and authority to reclaim their city from which they had been exiled. He equipped them with divine will, revelation, and strength to restore the wall that would secure their holy city.

In chapter 4, Nehemiah’s prophetic leadership boldly proclaimed God’s hand of building and protection, as he led with discernment and wisdom against the enemy’s threats. By chapter 6 we read how God’s people completed the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall in remarkable time. God’s restoration was clearly at work.

Surely, the Scriptures would reveal that the children of God would flourish in their spirit of love and might, having seen the Lord Almighty empower them to do the impossible.

Yet Nehemiah chapter 5 reminds us of a sobering reality. The same people whose faith was revived with unfettered hope and revelation were at the same time reprimanded for exploiting their own brothers and sisters. Nehemiah rebuked the wealthy class for “exacting usury from his brother” (v.7), charging excessive interest on loans to the point that fellow Israelites were made slaves to repay debt, taking advantage of those experiencing financial hardship during a famine.

As God’s act of restoring the wall was happening, many lost sight of His eternal call to love and instead prioritized personal gain. They exploited their own brethren to secure their self-enrichment and elevation while the Lord was fighting their enemies.

We ask ourselves, what happened? How could they formerly walk with such obedience and then quickly turn to such lovelessness? How, Father, do we ensure that we do not miss Your providential transformation, not only of our minds and works, but even more so of our hearts?

An ACF Cry For Love

Towards this end, we sought and poured forth a heartfelt prayer for the love-filled revival.
- We prayed that when God does such a reconstructive work in us, we would see it in each other’s gestures, hear it in each other’s utterances, and feel it in every exchange.
- We prayed that the acts of revival would not only include the grand and miraculous, but would also occur in the quiet, personal moments where there is no public stage – choosing forgiveness over offense, speaking with gentleness even when frustrated, observing the meek even when your title is grand, leading with authority but also leading with compassion.
- We prayed that as He realigns our love to Him, He would also do so toward one another – person by person, relationship by relationship – so that once “two or three are gathered” (Matthew 18:20), the evidence of His spiritual work is shared and strengthened across the body of Christ.
Practical Expressions of a Love-Filled Revival

Does this mean I show you grace when the conference program is running late? It does.

Does it mean I speak to you in kindness, even when frustrated? It does.

Does this mean I acknowledge the strength of your idea before I dismiss you for your youth? It does.

Does this mean I acknowledge my own weakness before pointing fingers at yours? It does.

Does this mean I stop to tell you thank you, because I see you and all that you do? It does.

Love abounds among us, brethren. And may His love consume this season of revival and restoration.

We Do Not Arrive At Revival

In conclusion, beloved brethren, we do not arrive at revival when we show up on July 2 to jubilate in the home of our Massachusetts brethren. We pray that by then the revival will have long started in each of us, breaking chains, dragging mistruths, healing wounds, and erasing doubts by the time we convene.

Hence, as we pray away the haunting reality of the Loveless Church (Revelations 2:1 to 7), let us also pray for the Lord’s shielding from the Loveless Revival. As the scriptures in Revelations remind us, we declare that our beloved Savior will commend us for faithful laboring, for our discerning spirit and pursuit of God’s truth, and for our intolerance of all evil. But may our Savior also peer into the heart of ACF East Region and, with His holy smile of approval, tell us “well done” because we never, ever left our first love.

A Prayer for a Love-filled Revival

Father, we thank You for stirring revival among us. Guard our hearts from pride, selfish ambition, and loveless service. Teach us to love one another in word and in deed. Let our revival be marked not only by power, but by patience, humility, and grace. Transform our hearts so that our love for You overflows into love for one another. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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About Dr. Eliada Wosu Griffin-EL

Dr. Eliada Wosu Griffin-EL is a proud daughter of ACF, born and raised in the Norman, OK and New Orleans, LA chapters. She is currently a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter, where she has faithfully served as President for the past six years. She is married to Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL, and together they are the grateful parents of Nosakhere Jr. (12) and Onyemachi (11).

With over 15 years as a career academic, Dr. Eliada currently serves as the S. Kent Rockwell Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Massey Center for Entrepreneurship at Robert Morris University. She and her husband are also co-founders of the award-winning Young Dreamers’ Bookstore, a fully mobile and online children’s bookstore devoted to meeting children at their dreams and reading needs.
February 23, 2026
Plan Your Trip: ACF East Region 2026 Regional Conference in Greater Boston
Are you planning to join us for the ACF East Region 2026 Regional Conference in the Greater Boston area? This guide will help you plan your trip with clear information on dates, location, lodging, transportation, and what to expect so you can focus on seeking God for revival, not stressing over logistics.

Conference Dates and Location

Our 2026 ACF East Region Regional Conference will take place July 2-5,2026 in Marlborough, Massachuetts (Greater Boston) at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center:

181 Boston Post Road W

Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 USA

The conference begins Thursday July 2nd at 4:00 PM EST with registration. We encourage you to arrive early enough to check in, settle into your lodging, and prepare your heart for what God will do throughout the conference.

How to Get to Marlborough, Massachusetts

Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking the train, there are several convenient ways to get to the Boston area for the conference.

By air:
1. [ORH] Worcester Regional Airport ~ 22 miles from the venue
2. [BOS] Boston Logan International Airport ~ 40 miles to venue
3. [MHT] Manchester- Boston Regional Airport ~ 50 miles to venue
4. [PVD] Rhode Island T.F Green International Airport ~ 60 miles to venue
By car:

Use your preferred maps app to navigate to venue city, and plan extra time for traffic, especially during rush hours or major summer events.

By train/bus:

Amtrak and regional bus lines serve the Boston area; from there, you can use rideshare, rental cars, or public transit to reach the venue.

We recommend confirming your travel arrangements early to secure better fares and smoother connections.

Lodging

You are responsible for booking your own lodging at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center. Fortunately, the ACF East Region has secured a discounted room rate($119/night) for our conference attendees. You can secure this rate here: Conference registration & Hotel Booking.

Local Transportation and Parking

Driving and parking: For those driving to the conference venue, there is ample parking available at the Best Western.

Public transit: Boston’s MBTA system (subway, commuter rail, and buses) may be a helpful option depending on where you stay.

Local transit:
- Marlborough Commuter Shuttle (connecting to MBTA Southborough)
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) Route 7C,
Rideshare and taxis: Uber, Lyft, and local taxi services are widely available and can be useful for airport transfers and late‑night returns after our programs.

Registration and On‑Site Check‑In

To secure your spot at the 2026 regional conference, be sure to complete your registration ahead of time.
- Register right here on our website.
- Review registration deadlines, early‑bird sign‑ups, and our conference FAQs.
- When you arrive, follow the signs to the registration/check‑in area to pick up your badge, conference materials, and schedule.
Making the Most of Your Time in Marlborough/MA with the ACF East Region

Beyond the conference sessions, it is our desire that we foster opportunities for fellowship, networking and rest.
- Use your downtime for prayer, reflection, and processing what God is speaking to you.
- Foster new connections over meal times.
- Bring business cards for our networking opportunities.
- Open your heart to the new things God will show you during this conference.
We encourage you to treat this trip as both a spiritual pilgrimage and a chance to build deeper community with brothers and sisters across African Christian Fellowship, East Region community.

Final Encouragement

As you plan your trip, remember that logistics are just the doorway to what truly matters: encountering Jesus together and responding to His call for revival in the East Coast.

Take a moment now to pray over your travel, ask God for favor and safety, and invite Him to prepare your heart for everything He desires to do during the 2026 ACF East Region Regional Conference.

The African Christian Fellowship USA, East Region is a community of believers who mobilize through gatherings, grow through discipleship, and impact the USA/Africa through missions.
February 17, 2026
“Lord, Open Our Eyes” | A Heartfelt Call for Vision and Revival
Otito Chukwuka | member, ACF Northern New Jersey Chapter

African Christian Fellowship, USA

Revival Begins with Enlightened Eyes

Revival comes when the eyes of our hearts are enlightened.

You can be in church your entire life and still be spiritually blind. You can sing songs, clap your hands, serve faithfully, and yet miss what God is doing right before you. Revelation doesn’t just expose the truth about God—it also reveals the truth about ourselves. It helps us see who we truly are in His light.

Vision Before Revival

I’ve come to believe that what we need first is not revival, but vision.

What is ACF’s vision?

Why are we here?

What are we truly trying to accomplish?

I recently re-joined the African Christian Fellowship. My first ACF experience was years ago during my first mission trip to Uganda. ACF has always been home to me, even though I was away for a while. Coming back has reminded me how deeply this community means to me.

And yet, before we ask God for revival, we have to return to the question of who we are and why we exist. We must understand and embrace the vision before revival can take root.

A Prayer for Vision Restored

That’s my prayer for ACF—that we would allow God to open our eyes, to reveal who He is, who we are, what we’re longing for, and where we truly stand.

We need to re-establish the vision and plant it deep in our hearts. Because when vision lives within us, it becomes something we can see, dream about, and desire. Vision gives birth to hunger—it ignites purpose and passion.

Revelation That Leads to Repentance

I also believe that the natural response to revelation is repentance.

Repentance is not shame—it’s realignment. When we recognize that something in our hearts has drifted, repentance restores us to God’s direction. Confession—speaking what is true—reconnects our hearts with His will.

Repentance is not God punishing us; it’s His invitation to come closer. Before revival can happen, we must first realign ourselves so that our hearts are in sync with His.

How Revival Comes

Revival begins in two ways:
1. When God opens our eyes.
2. When we repent and allow Him to realign us.
As Acts 3:19 reminds us:

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”

And in Luke 19:1–9, we see the story of Zacchaeus—a man desperate to see Jesus. His vision led him to revelation, and his revelation led him to repentance. When that happened, salvation came to his house. That’s what vision can do—it changes everything.

A Call to African Christian Fellowship

To my ACF family and to the body of Christ: if we long for revival in 2026, the question is not “How do we grow?” but “Lord, what do You want us to see?”

Do we still see Jesus, or have we been distracted by activity?

Are we operating from tradition or revelation?

Is there anything God is asking us to release, correct, or realign?

If God opens our eyes and we respond with humility, revival won’t be something we chase—it will be something we steward.

Revival Starts Here

True revival doesn’t start in a crowd—it starts in the heart.

So let us posture ourselves in prayer:

“Lord, open our eyes and show us what You want us to see. Reveal where we are aligned with You and where we resist You. Give us hearts quick to repent and eager to obey. Let revival flow—not just in ACF, but in our families, campuses, and communities—in 2026 and beyond.”

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The African Christian Fellowship USA, East Region is a community of believers who mobilize through gatherings, grow through discipleship, and impact the USA/Africa through missions.
February 15, 2026
Forgiveness: A Prerequisite for Revival

Bro. Shola Alabi | President, ACF Baltimore Chapter

African Christian Fellowship, USA

Forgiveness is the prerequisite for revival—without it, God’s healing and restoration cannot flow.

“Long ago God spoke through the prophets, but now he speaks to us through his Son (Hebrews 1:1–2). Today, He is speaking to ACF East Region, calling us to repentance, revival, and restoration so His will is done in us and through us.”

Once a vibrant fellowship of men, women, youth, and families from diverse nations, ACF East Region has regressed. Thriving chapters have dwindled to handfuls; some no longer meet. Like Israel, we have drifted from a passionate pursuit of God.

Yet as Israel fell, they repented and cried out. Ezra modeled this: fasting, confessing national sins, and leading a collective return (Ezra 8:21–36; 9:1–15; 10:1–5). God heard, restored them, and shielded them from scorn—His hand upon them for good.

Jesus ties forgiveness directly to revival: “If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14). Unforgiveness hardens our hearts, clogs the flow of grace, and blocks the Spirit’s fresh outpouring. God is patiently waiting for ACF individuals to repent, release offenses, and seek Him for revival.

God has granted us an invitation to experience His outpouring at the 2026 ACF East Region Conference in Marlborough, MA.

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Practical Steps for Biblical Forgiveness and Reconciliation

“Name, Release, and Repeat” (Daily Practice)

Forgiveness is rarely a one-time feeling; it is a repeated act of obedience.

Throughout your journey to our 2026 conference, come before God and honestly name the person and the specific offense: “Lord, I forgive [name] for [offense], just as You have forgiven me.”

When painful memories resurface, choose again to release them to God rather than rehearse the hurt. Over time, this daily “naming and releasing” trains your heart away from bitterness and into mercy. You can strengthen this practice by journaling what you forgave each day and noting how your emotions and reactions begin to shift. This does not deny the pain—it places the pain into God’s hands so He can heal it.

Bless and Move Toward Peace (Relational Practice)

Forgiveness is inward; reconciliation, when possible and safe, is outward.

Begin by praying intentional blessings over the person: “Lord, bless [name] with Your peace, Your presence, and Your purposes.”

This softens your heart and aligns you with God’s love for them. Then, as the Holy Spirit leads and where it is wise, take a small step toward peace—send a kind message, apologize where you have wronged them, or open a gentle conversation. Reconciliation does not always mean restoring the relationship to what it once was, nor does it ignore boundaries. It means you posture yourself to obey God by seeking peace, refusing revenge, and allowing Him to write the next chapter.

About Shola Alabi and the ACF East Region

Shola Alabi, husband of Funlayo Alabi and father of two sons, Olufemi and Toluwa, has been an active ACF Baltimore member for over 30 years—where he met and married his wife. Together, they co-founded Shea Radiance, a natural beauty brand crafting high-quality face, body, and hair care products. Shola has served ACF in many capacities over the years and is honored to currently lead as the President ACF Baltimore Chapter.

The African Christian Fellowship USA, East Region is a community of believers who mobilize through gatherings, grow through discipleship, and impact the USA/Africa through missions.

February 9, 2026
Revival To Achieve Our Purpose – A Message from the ACF East Region President

The African Christian Fellowship was established a little less than fifty years ago by the unction of the Holy Spirit during a wave of spiritual revival that swept the globe in the 1970s and 1980s. Since then, the Lord has established ACFUSA from coast to coast in the United States and across the African continent. The generation that founded ACFUSA has been used by God in remarkable ways to spread the gospel of salvation, compassionately giving their time and resources.

As many of these first-generation believers who built ACFUSA are now aging and retiring, it is crucial that their zeal and burden for this fellowship be passed on to the next generation. Unfortunately, the lukewarmness and weeds of slothfulness sown by the enemy have hindered growth and commitment in ACFUSA, just as we see in the global Church today.

The key phrase in the vision of ACFUSA is that we shall be “a thriving Christian community.” To see this vision fulfilled, we need revival and restoration in ACFUSA and in the wider body of Christ. We need the Lord to revive and restore us in power and dominion so that we can fulfill our vision: that ACF shall be a thriving Christian community that models integrity, excellence, and compassion to mobilize and empower Africans worldwide to impact their generation and Africa.

Kehinde Olagunju

President
African Christian Fellowship East Region

February 1, 2026
Our Corporate Journey To Revival
Our Corporate Journey to Revival: Preparing for Operation: Revive & Restore

“After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” — Hosea 6:2

A Journey We Take Together

Revival doesn’t happen overnight. It is born in the fertile soil of expectant hearts, watered by persistent prayer, and cultivated through intentional preparation. As the African Christian Fellowship (ACF) East Region, we are embarking on a sacred journey—a corporate pilgrimage of spiritual awakening that will culminate in our July 2026 conference, “Operation: Revive & Restore,” in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

This is not merely an event we are planning; it is a divine encounter we are preparing our hearts to receive. And we invite you, our beloved guests and friends, to walk this transformative path with us.

The Call to Revival

There comes a moment in the life of every believer, every fellowship, every generation, when the Spirit of God issues a clarion call: “Return to Me, and I will return to you.” We believe we are standing in such a moment. The prophet Hosea’s ancient words pulse with fresh urgency for our time: God promises to revive us, to restore us, to bring us into the fullness of His presence.

But revival requires something of us. It demands that we position ourselves in the posture of readiness, that we prepare the ground of our hearts, that we align our corporate life with Heaven’s rhythm. Over the coming months, ACF East Region will be engaging in intentional activities designed to keep the flame of expectation burning brightly in every heart.

Our Threefold Preparation

Revival Saturdays & Sundays (Monthly)

Beginning this month, all ACF East chapters will consecrate their first Saturday and Sunday gatherings to the theme of revival. These won’t be ordinary services—they will be sacred appointments where we corporately seek God’s face, crying out for His reviving touch upon our lives, our families, our communities, and our generation.

Imagine the collective power of every ACF East chapter, across multiple states, lifting unified prayers for revival on the same weekend each month. This is the beauty of corporate spiritual discipline—when many hearts beat as one before the throne of grace.

The Revival Epistles (Bi-weekly)

In the tradition of the apostolic letters that strengthened the early church, our chapter presidents will pen “Revival Epistles”—pastoral letters that will encourage, challenge, and inspire us on this journey. These bi-weekly messages will arrive in your inbox like spiritual vitamins, nourishing your soul and keeping the vision of revival alive in your daily walk.

Each epistle will be a love letter from shepherd to flock, reminding us of who we are, whose we are, and where we’re headed. They will be published on our conference website, creating a growing treasury of wisdom and encouragement that will serve as spiritual waymarkers on our journey.

Words of Revival (Weekly)

Our youth and young adults will lead the charge in “Words of Revival,” a weekly short-form video series that captures the fresh, authentic voices of the next generation. In these videos, young believers will share their personal definitions of revival and inspire viewers to join us at the conference.

There is something profoundly powerful about hearing revival articulated through younger voices—it reminds us that God is raising up a generation hungry for His presence, unwilling to settle for religion without relationship, ceremony without encounter.

An Invitation to the Journey

Whether you are a longstanding ACF member or a guest joining us for the first time, you are invited into this sacred preparation. Revival is never meant to be experienced in isolation; it is a corporate awakening that transforms communities and impacts nations.

As we journey together toward July 2026, we encourage you to:
- Participate fully in the monthly Revival Saturdays and Sundays at your local chapter
- Engage deeply with the bi-weekly Revival Epistles, allowing them to shape your prayers and expectations
- Share widely the weekly Words of Revival videos, spreading the hunger for God’s presence
- Pray fervently for a genuine move of God across the East Region and beyond
Living in His Presence

The promise of Hosea 6:2 culminates in a breathtaking purpose: “that we may live in his presence.” This is the ultimate goal of all revival—not merely spiritual highs or emotional experiences, but a sustained, transformative life lived in the conscious presence of Almighty God.

As we prepare our hearts over these coming months, we are not simply counting down to a conference. We are positioning ourselves for an encounter that will mark us, change us, and launch us into a new dimension of Kingdom living.

The journey to revival begins now. The preparation starts today. The invitation is extended to all.

Will you join us?

Operation: Revive & Restore
July 2026 | Marlborough, Massachusetts
ACF East Region Conference

Explore our conference website for more information and to register. Let’s journey together toward the revival our hearts long for and our generation desperately needs.
January 24, 2026
Conference Chair Welcome
Welcome to Operation: Revive & Restore!

A Note from Your Conference Chair

Dear ACF Family and Honored Guests,

It is with joy and anticipation that I welcome you to Operation: Revive & Restore, the ACF East Region Conference 2026! Mark your calendars in bold—July 2-5, 2026—because something extraordinary is about to unfold in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

The Perfect Storm of Blessing

Can we talk about divine timing for a moment? While the world converges on Boston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (yes, we’re just an hour from the action!), we’re gathering for something even more electrifying—a spiritual World Cup where souls are renewed, hearts are restored, and the presence of God takes center stage.

Imagine this: The Greater Boston area will be buzzing with energy, alive with excitement, pulsating with international flavor. And right in the middle of it all, 200-300 hungry hearts will assemble at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center for four power-packed days of divine encounter. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

Why “Operation: Revive & Restore”?

Because we’re on a mission. This isn’t just a conference; it’s a strategic spiritual operation with a clear objective: personal and corporate transformation.

The prophet Hosea gives us our marching orders: “After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence” (Hosea 6:2). Notice the progression—revival first, then restoration, culminating in sustained presence. That’s the journey we’re embarking on together!

Our Mission Objectives:

Personal Revival & Restoration
You will leave different than you arrived. Spiritually refreshed. Emotionally healed. Physically renewed. Mentally sharpened. This is your moment to encounter God in a fresh, life-altering way.

Corporate Revival & Restoration
ACF East Region is stepping into a new era. Together, we’re believing God for a corporate awakening that will redefine our fellowship, reignite our passion, and reposition us for kingdom impact in our generation.

Mobilizing a Movement
We’re gathering 200-300 changemakers, revivalists, intercessors, worshippers, and hungry believers from across the east coast of the US and beyond. When we leave Marlborough, we won’t just carry good memories—we’ll carry fresh fire back to our communities.

What’s Waiting for You in Marlborough?

Four days. One location. Unlimited possibilities.

From Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th, you’ll experience:
- Powerful worship that ushers you into God’s presence
- Anointed preaching that pierces the heart and illuminates the mind
- Strategic prayer that shifts atmospheres and opens heavens
- Authentic fellowship that builds lifelong Kingdom connections
- Prophetic ministry that speaks to your now and your next
- Restoration moments that heal wounds you’ve carried too long
All of this happening at a world-class venue equipped to host our divine encounter in comfort and excellence. The Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center isn’t just our meeting place—it’s our basecamp for revival.

The Greater Boston Advantage

And here’s the cherry on top: You’re in the Greater Boston area during one of the most exciting summers in recent history! Before or after the conference, you can:
- Explore America’s revolutionary history (yes, the Freedom Trail is calling)
- Sample world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe
- Experience the electric World Cup atmosphere (Boston is a host city!)
- Make this a spiritual retreat AND a memorable vacation
It’s ministry meeting opportunity. Sacred meeting spectacular. Revival meeting celebration.

Your Next Step

Here’s what I need you to do right now:
1. REGISTER TODAY
  Head over to our registration page and secure your spot. Don’t delay because the rates will go up as we get closer.
2. BLOCK YOUR CALENDAR
  July 2-5, 2026. Make it non-negotiable. Tell your boss, inform your family, clear your schedule. This is a divine appointment you cannot afford to miss.
3. SPREAD THE WORD
  Who needs revival in their life? Who’s been crying out for restoration? Share this invitation far and wide. Your invitation might be the catalyst for someone’s breakthrough.
4. START PRAYING
  Begin now to pray for Operation: Revive & Restore. Pray for the speakers, the worship team, the logistics, your fellow attendees, and most importantly, for YOUR OWN HEART to be tender and ready to receive.
A Personal Word

I’ve been in the faith long enough to recognize a divinely appointed time – times when there is alignment for a shift. This is one such moment. I’m believing God for testimonies that will be told for generations. I’m expecting breakthroughs that will impact our organizations and nations. I’m anticipating encounters that will mark us permanently.

The question isn’t whether God will show up—He’s already promised His presence. The question is: Will YOU show up ready to receive everything He has for you?

Hosea 6:2 isn’t just our theme verse; it’s our prophetic promise. God is going to revive us. God is going to restore us. And we will live—truly LIVE—in His glorious presence.

I cannot wait to see you in Marlborough. I cannot wait to worship alongside you. I cannot wait to witness what God is about to do in our midst.

Operation: Revive & Restore isn’t just a conference title—it’s a declaration of war against spiritual complacency, emotional stagnation, and corporate mediocrity. It’s our rallying cry. Our battle plan. Our covenant with destiny.

Are you ready? Because July 2026 is closer than you think, and revival waits for no one.

Let’s go get everything God has for us!

With great anticipation and love,

Udo N
Conference Chair
Operation: Revive & Restore
ACF East Region Conference 2026

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OPERATION: REVIVE & RESTORE
July 2-5, 2026
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough, MA

“After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence.” — Hosea 6:2

The African Christian Fellowship USA, East Region is a community of believers who mobilize through gatherings, grow through discipleship, and impact the USA/Africa through missions.
January 24, 2026