ARISE CONGRESS 2.0: Nigerian Baptist Convention Announces Second Edition of Transformative Youth Gathering

The Nigerian Baptist Convention has announced the second edition of its flagship convocation, Arise Congress — ARISE CONGRESS 2.0, a four-day event designed to inspire, equip, and empower Christian youths and leaders across Nigeria and beyond.

This was contained in a statement released by the Convention and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.

Themed “The Emergence of Champions”, the congress will take place from Wednesday, September 3, to Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Baptist International Convention Centre (BICC), Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Building on Past Success

Arise Congress made its debut with remarkable impact, drawing more than 20,000 onsite participants and countless online viewers. This year, the convention is projecting a greater reach with over 30,000 expected at the venue and an expanded global audience following virtually.

Organizers say Arise Congress 2.0 will serve as a rallying point for spiritual revival, leadership development, and capacity building among young Christians and emerging leaders.

Program Highlights

The congress will feature plenary sessions with globally respected speakers and ministers.; breakout discussions addressing youth, family, church, and national issues; and spirit-filled worship encounters for personal revival.

Similarly, counseling and mentoring clinics for spiritual and personal growth; career and entrepreneurship fair to connect graduates, job seekers, and young entrepreneurs with opportunities are other features of the event.

Anointed Ministers and Thought Leaders

The four-day gathering will host a rich lineup of respected Gospel ministers, thought leaders, and professionals. Among them are:
Rev. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, President, Nigerian Baptist Convention; Bishop David Abioye; Rev. Prof. John Enyinnaya; Rev. Dr. Olawuyi James; Rev. Dr. Israel Kristilere; Rev. Dr. Julius Omomola; and Rev. Dr. Samson Adedokun.

Other distinguished speakers are Revd. Dr. Gideon Akanbi; Pastor Fela Durotoye; Pastor Bisi Adewale; Pastor Lawrence Oyor; Pastor Nike Adeyemi; Pastor Patrick White; Rev. Dr. Moses Orukotan; Revd. Michael Onyegbu; Rev. Ijasini Jantiku; Rev. Hope Edosa; Rev. Timothy Temako; and Pastor Gbite Falade among others.

According to the Convention, their teachings, insights, and prophetic declarations will “empower participants to rise as champions in their faith, careers, and communities.”

A Movement of Destiny

Describing the gathering as more than an event, the Nigerian Baptist Convention emphasized that Arise Congress 2.0 represents “a movement of destiny”, a call to awaken the champion within every believer and to raise a generation that will impact society with Kingdom values.

Churches, ministries, youth groups, and individuals across Nigeria and the diaspora are invited to participate in the life-transforming congress.

Media & Contact Information

The organisers released contact details as – Protocol: 0806 137 8925 and Media: 0706 846 9473, 0703 742 1675

Updates will be shared via official channels of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

“Let us arise, for champions are emerging.”