Calabar, the Cross River State capital, is set to host a major international gospel gathering as Christ for All Nations (CfaN), the global evangelistic ministry founded by the late German-American evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, announces a four-day gospel crusade aimed at winning thousands of souls to Christ.
The Calabar Great Gospel Crusade 2026 is scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, with organisers projecting a significant spiritual awakening across Cross River State and anticipating wider social and economic benefits for the host city.
Announcing the crusade during a press briefing in Calabar, the Executive Africa Director of CfaN, Rev. John Darku, described the choice of Cross River as a “divine appointment,” saying the ministry was coming with a clear mandate to strengthen the Church and lead thousands into the Christian faith.
Darku said selecting Calabar from among the 36 states of Nigeria was significant, describing the forthcoming gathering as an opportunity for what he called a major demonstration of God’s power.
“This is not merely a religious gathering. It is a divine appointment with the State of Cross River, with Nigeria and with the nations of the earth,” he said.
According to him, the crusade is expected to witness salvation, healing, deliverance and spiritual revival, with the organisers hoping to ignite a renewed passion for evangelism among churches across the state.
He stressed that CfaN would not seek to compete with existing churches, but would work alongside them by connecting new converts with local congregations for continued discipleship and spiritual growth.
“Every soul won at this crusade will be committed into local churches for discipleship and growth,” Darku said, adding that the initiative would leave churches with revitalised congregations and a stronger commitment to evangelism.
Beyond its spiritual objectives, the CfaN director projected an economic ripple effect from the four-day event, noting that the expected influx of participants could increase patronage for businesses within Calabar.
He identified hotels, restaurants, transport operators, traders and artisans among those likely to benefit from increased economic activity during the crusade.
Darku also linked the anticipated spiritual transformation to peace and social cohesion, arguing that individuals whose lives are transformed by the gospel could become less vulnerable to ethnic, religious and political divisions.
He maintained that such transformation could contribute to a more peaceful society, political stability and stronger national cohesion.
Addressing the issue of prosperity, Darku explained that CfaN's understanding of prosperity goes beyond material wealth, arguing that lasting prosperity begins with transformed minds and individuals who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.
He, however, emphasised that despite the anticipated social and economic benefits, the central mission of the crusade remains the salvation of souls and their reconciliation with God.
The organisers further announced that Evangelist Daniel Kolenda, President of CfaN, would minister at the crusade. Darku described Kolenda as the successor to Bonnke's evangelistic legacy, noting that he had continued the ministry's global evangelistic mission following Bonnke's death.
Bonnke was renowned for his large scale gospel crusades across Africa, which attracted millions of people and established CfaN as one of the continent's most prominent evangelistic ministries.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the crusade, Apostle Amb. Trinity Ogar, urged Christians and residents of Cross River State to reserve November 12 to 15 for the event.
Ogar noted that the presence of church leaders and senior ministers at the press briefing demonstrated the support of the Christian community for the crusade. He expressed confidence that the gathering would produce what he described as a “massive harvest” of souls, alongside healing, deliverance and spiritual revival in Calabar and other parts of the state.
The organisers also called on media organisations across the state to intensify publicity for the crusade through newspapers, radio, television and digital platforms.
They described the media as critical partners in mobilising residents and creating awareness ahead of the four-day programme, urging journalists and media organisations to begin publicity well ahead of the November event.
With the countdown to November already underway, Calabar is poised for a major Christian gathering expected to draw participants from across Cross River State and beyond, as CfaN sets its sights on what organisers describe as a historic harvest of souls.
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