By Nadege Dzilamonyuy Limnyuy
As the New Year begins, youths of the Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) have been challenged to navigate the challenges of 2026 by anchoring their faith in God.
This call to spiritual renewal was the cornerstone of a three-day National Prayer Conference held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ntui, Yaounde, from December 28–30, 2025.
The conference held under the theme: “Renewed Strength for Kingdom Impact” (inspired by Isaiah 40:31), brought together over 156 participants from the Yaounde and Mbam fields.
Talking to The Post, the CBC National Youth Chairperson, Dr. Urthur Njume, underscored the uncertainty of 2026. “We do not know what 2026 holds,” Dr. Njume remarked. “The best course of action is to wait at the Lord’s feet for the next instruction.”
Drawing a parallel to the eagle — which undergoes a painful process of molting to fly higher — Dr. Njume encouraged the youth to view spiritual waiting as a period of rejuvenation. He further remarked that while young people often face moments of profound weakness, waiting on God allows them to “soar” and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Dr. Njume acknowledged the specific hurdles facing Cameroonian youth today.
“2025 was a complex year, marked by the pressures of elections and post-election instability,” he explained. “Many are feeling traumatized or weighed down by peer pressure, sexual struggles, and addiction.”
Despite these “valid reasons for feeling heavy,” he reassured the congregation that spiritual persistence remains the ultimate remedy.
Kiasa Bless, Chairperson of the Yaoundé field, observed that the timing of the conference is intentional. By holding the event during the end-of-year festivities, the CBC aims to help young people avoid the distractions of the season and enter the New Year with a disciplined, prayerful mindset.
Nyadi Charles, a student pastor from Ndu Baptist Seminary, said that the conference redefined his understanding of resilience.
“True strength comes from God alone,” he said, vowing to return to his community with a commitment to “pray without ceasing.”
Similarly, Kongyuy Silvian, a participant, said the lessons and collective prayer had left her “edified and encouraged” for the year ahead.
Due to ongoing social unrest in the Northwest and Southwest Regions, the National Prayer Conference was decentralised this year. By holding simultaneous gatherings at various centers across Cameroon, the CBC ensured that, despite regional instabilities, the youth could still unite in spirit to seek divine guidance for 2026.
