Preparations have begun for Christian Benefits 2026, an annual celebration dedicated to God’s faithfulness, the expansion of Christian frontiers and the appreciation of excellence. This year’s edition will feature the formal consecration and inauguration of the Heal the Church Outreach (HECO) Ministry, alongside the presentation of the Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME Awards) 2026.
The event, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, will be hosted by Dr. Wole Olarinde, Publisher of Christian Benefits magazine and Convener of the Heal the Church Outreach (HECO) Ministry.
According to Dr. Olarinde, the 2026 celebration will focus on the theme, “Grace, Expansion of the Frontiers and Appreciation,” providing an opportunity for believers, church leaders and ministry partners to reflect on God’s faithfulness while embracing fresh possibilities for kingdom advancement.
The major highlight of the event will be the official consecration and inauguration of the Heal the Church Outreach (HECO) Ministry (HECO), the evangelical arm of the Christian Benefits Media Ministry established with the vision of healing, restoring and strengthening the Body of Christ.
Olarinde described HECO as a divine mandate committed to raising a Spirit-filled Church through biblical teaching, evangelism, revival, unity and transformative outreach for the glory of God.
Another major feature of the celebration will be the presentation of the 2026 Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME Awards), which recognise outstanding contributions to Christian ministry and service. Since its inception in 2004, the annual awards have honoured individuals and organisations whose lives and ministries have significantly advanced the Gospel and impacted society.
This year’s BAME awards as usual will be presented in six categories: Christian Service, Christian Mission, Christian Music, Christian Drama, Christian Literature, and Christian Entrepreneurship.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Olarinde said the celebration would not only appreciate God’s grace over the years but also inspire believers to pursue greater impact in ministry and society while encouraging excellence in Christian service.
He noted that Christian Benefits 2026 would provide a platform to celebrate God’s faithfulness, dedicate a new evangelical ministry to His service and recognise men and women whose commitment to the Gospel continues to inspire the Body of Christ.
The organisers have extended an open invitation to ministers of the gospel, church leaders, missionaries, Christian organisations, ministry partners and members of the public to participate in what promises to be a memorable gathering of thanksgiving, consecration, recognition and renewed commitment to God’s work.
The event is expected to bring together worshippers from different Christian denominations to celebrate God’s faithfulness, witness the inauguration of the Heal the Church Outreach (HECO) Ministry and celebrate recipients of the 2026 BAME Awards for their exceptional contributions to Christian ministry and missionary excellence.
