Program

Get ready for a transformative experience at AFReG 5 African Diaspora Christian Conference (ADCC) 2026. Three powerful days of worship, vision-building, dynamic conversation, and global connection. The theme, “Building Bridges to Oneness, Prosperity, and Generosity,” will be explored through vibrant cultural experiences and high-impact sessions designed to ignite change across Africa and the Diaspora. For those who feel led to take the journey further, the conference will also include an optional fourth day, Hands & Hearts in Action Day of Service offering participants the opportunity to put faith into action by serving communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Building Bridges

Theme for the day: Awaken & Arise: Reconnecting Africa and the African Diaspora for Kingdom Purpose

Outcomes: Identity, sharing knowledge, and increased interaction among Africa and African Diasporic groups

Morning

Registration

Opening Ceremony

The conference begins with a vibrant celebration designed to set the tone for three transformative days. Through worship, prayer, and a rich cultural showcase of music, dance, and storytelling, we will honor our shared African heritage and Christian faith. This gathering is more than a opening—it’s a declaration of who we are as a global family, united across continents and generations. Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and prepared to build bridges of oneness, prosperity, and generosity.

Building Bridges: A Timely Call for Pan-African Unity and Transformation

This opening plenary sets the stage by asking powerful questions:

Who are we—collectively as Africans and across the Diaspora—and why does that matter for our shared future?
How do we see ourselves today, and how should we see ourselves through the lens of Christ—rooted in dignity, pride, and purpose?

Attendees will be challenged and inspired to shift their mindset—breaking free from limiting beliefs, reclaiming narratives of possibility and ownership, and embracing principles of self-determination, self-reliance, and interdependence.

Grounded in biblical truth, you’ll walk away with:

Real-life strategies that make transformation tangible.
Practical examples that spark confidence and action.
Clear steps for individuals and communities to live out a renewed, Christ-centered identity.

This is more than a conversation. It’s a call to rise together—to build bridges of oneness, prosperity, and generosity that carry us into lasting change.

Coffee Break

Across the Waters: Bridging Africans and the Diaspora in Dialogue

We’re connected by roots but separated by oceans, history, and misunderstandings. Let’s talk collaboration. How can the Diaspora support each other and Africa more meaningfully? What can Africa give back? It’s time to close the gap.

Passing the Torch – Emerging Voices in Global Leadership

What happens when the next generation takes the mic? In this dynamic session, young changemakers share bold perspectives on leadership—what it means today, where it must go, and how older and younger generations can work together to shape the future.

This isn’t just about passing the torch—it’s about sparking new fires of vision, courage, and action.

Lunch

Remember Haiti: One Body, One Struggle, One Hope

A call to mobilize. What is the role of the global Church, Africans and African descent, in Haiti’s healing and development?

Innovation Hubs: Shaping Solutions for the Future

At the heart of AFReG 5 ADCC 2026 lies a conviction: that the time has come for Africans and people of African descent to take ownership of our collective destiny. To do so effectively, we must strategically invest in areas that create unity, shape identity, influence power structures, and generate long-term prosperity. Our focus on key Innovation Hubs—Business and Trade (Economic Sustainability), Health and well-being, Education and Haiti—is grounded in both the urgent needs and the unique opportunities facing our communities.

These hubs are dynamic breakout sessions designed to move us from conversation to action, designed to be spaces of honest dialogue and collaboration. More than just discussions, they’re incubators of change, designed to spark ideas, partnerships, and initiatives that will live far beyond the conference. Bring your ideas, your energy, and let’s build something amazing—one hub at a time!

Day 1 – Take a deep dive into the challenges, gaps, and barriers within each hub, naming the realities that hold us back, setting the stage for transformation.

Corporate prayer and reflection time

Prosperity

Theme for the day: Collaborating for a common vision and purpose

Outcomes: God-centered African Renaissance, churches as Agents of Change, Diaspora Networks

Morning

Worship without borders

Feel the heartbeat of the nations as worship teams from across Africa and the Diaspora unite in powerful praise, showcasing the unique sounds and spiritual expressions of our people.

Church at the Center

Reaffirm the vital role of the Church in driving holistic transformation—spiritual, economic, and social. Faith isn’t just part of the solution. It’s the foundation.

Coffee Break

General Breakout Sessions designed to stretch our thinking, deepen our knowledge, and challenge us to act boldly. Each session will be led by thought leaders and practitioners who bring expertise, passion, and lived experience to the table. Each breakout session is an opportunity to learn, engage, and be equipped with strategies to address the challenges we face and to seize the opportunities before us.

The Power of Arts, Culture & Storytelling
Faith, Freedom, and the African Soul: Reclaiming Our Spiritual Narrative
Reframing Reparations for African Futures
Faith and Finance: Who said Christians got to be broke? Bruce Scott
Africa Rising: Innovation, Opportunity & Continental Solutions. How to utilize AI and other tools
From Protest to Policy: Advocacy, Action & Accountability

Entrepreneurship Reimagined: Solutions for a Flourishing Africa and Diaspora

Rethink entrepreneurship as a calling and mission field. Everything is a business – ministry, education, health, creativity, and when viewed through a Kingdom lens, business becomes one of the most powerful vehicles for addressing real-world issues faced by people of African descent across the globe.

Lunch

Innovation Hubs: Shaping Solutions for the Future

Day 2, the focus shifts to solutions and strategies. Together, we will explore actionable, collaborative steps that leverage the strengths of both Africa and the Diaspora, exploring what’s possible when we work together across borders, industries, and generations.

Breakout sessions per region
(USA | Canada | UK) (Caribbean | Latin America) (Africa)

Participants will gather by region to connect, align, and explore practical ways their area can contribute to building a stronger, better Africa.

Corporate prayer and reflection time

Generosity

Theme for the day: Connecting people, knowledge transfer, creating opportunities

Outcomes: The way forward – action plans. Attendees actively engaging through participation, support, and sharing, with a sense of ownership and purpose. Global impact.

Morning

Praise & Worship

Healing Generously: Reclaiming Our Wellness

Exploring historical trauma, clergy wellness, and mental health—equipping us to recognize the signs and pursue true healing from within.

Coffee Break

Giving to Lead, Leading to Give: A Call to Generous Action

This session is a bold call for Africans and the Diaspora to rise as Godly leaders. It will confront the realities of corruption and broken leadership while lifting up stories of courage, integrity, and transformation. With a Christ-centered lens, the message will highlight the urgent need for purpose-driven leaders in government, education, the Church, business, the military, and civil society. More than reflection, this plenary is a call to action: to finish what has been started, step boldly into leadership roles, and become builders, reformers, and carriers of hope. Attendees will leave with a clear vision of what is possible when Godly leadership is awakened and mobilized for lasting change.

Action plans and the way forward closing session

Reports from key focus areas with a roadmap for collective action.

Corporate prayer and reflection time

Cultural Day

One world. One day. One room. One movement.

One unforgettable day where the world comes together to celebrate culture, unity, and shared heritage. Join the celebration

JAMAICA RISING...TOGETHER

Hands & Hearts in Action Day of Service (Optional)

Saturday 2 May 2026

As we gather for AFReG 5 African Diaspora Christian Conference (ADCC) 2026, we do so with an awareness that our time in Jamaica coincides with a season of recovery for many of our brothers and sisters on the island. Hurricane Melissa, which impacted western Jamaica, the conference venue, in November 2025, caused significant damage to homes, churches, schools, and community infrastructure. While rebuilding efforts are underway, many families and communities continue to need support, encouragement, and practical assistance.

In keeping with the conference theme, Building Bridges to Oneness, Prosperity, and Generosity, we are offering an optional fourth day dedicated to service. Hands & Hearts in Action Day of Service provides an opportunity to give of our time, strength, and compassion, expressing the Generosity pillar of our theme in a tangible and meaningful way.

Although the conference officially ends on Friday, 1 May, attendees are invited to participate in a morning of hands-on community service on Saturday, 2 May alongside conference leaders, local churches, and community partners. Click here to indicate your participation by Friday 24 April 2026.

We will be visiting Cornwall Court Community Center in Montego Bay, where we will:

Hand over items to support the community.
Plant fruit seedlings to create long-term impact, providing food and shade for years to come. We encourage participants to bring a personal pair of gloves if you are able to.
Engage and connect with residents of the community.

Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | We should return to the hotel by 1:00 pm

Suggested wear

Cool, comfortable clothing (t-shirts etc)
Long pants recommended (jeans, sweats etc)
Closed-toe shoes (sneakers etc)
Hat/cap for sun protection
Sunglasses

Whether or not you are able to join us in person, if you would like to support this effort by donating children’s books and toys, you may do so.

If your departing flight from Montego Bay Airport is before 5:00 pm on the day of service, we recommend that you do not participate as we want to ensure you have adequate time to return to the hotel, prepare for departure, and arrive at the airport without added stress.

Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm. If you will be departing that day, you will need to check out and bring your luggage with you. The hotel will securely store your bags until your return and can provide a space for you to freshen up prior to departure. We will share additional details during the conference. Please also note that even after checking out, you will continue to have access to the resort’s all-inclusive amenities until you depart for the airport.

Click here to indicate your participation by Friday 24 April 2026.

This optional day is an invitation to move beyond gathering and into giving, standing with Jamaica not only in words, but in action.

Please read our Letter of Solidarity from our AFReG leaders.

Three powerful days of testimonies, real-life stories, and practical insights to ignite your faith and equip you for lasting impact. Stay for an optional fourth day, Hands & Hearts in Action Day of Service and turn inspiration into action by serving communities in Jamaica.