Letter from the Pastor: Announcing the 2026 Theme – “WE BUILD.”
From the Desk of Pastor Jean E. T. Samuel
Central Apostolic Faith Mission International
Charlotte, North Carolina
A Prophetic Call to Build — 2026
Beloved family of God,
Grace and peace to you in the mighty name of Jesus. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, there is a deep, undeniable stirring in the Spirit—a call, a command, and a commissioning from Heaven. The Lord has made it clear that 2026 will be the Year to BUILD. He is asking us not to build casually, half-heartedly, or reluctantly—but boldly, intentionally, and prophetically.
The Spirit of the Lord says:
“This is the year where My people must rise and build.”
Heaven is shifting us. The church is maturing. The Holy Spirit is stretching our capacity. God is preparing to release what requires structure, strength, and spiritual stamina. This is not the year of survival—this is the year of construction. Not merely construction of physical walls, but the building of spiritual fortitude, discipline, foundations, and maturity.
The Spirit of God says:
“My church will not drift — My church will build.
My people will not collapse — My people will rise.
What the enemy tore down, I will cause you to restore.
What seemed delayed, I will accelerate.
What was weakened, I will strengthen.
You are entering a year where obedience becomes construction,
and construction becomes manifestation.”
We are building our foundation, faith, families, character, prayer altars, discipline, purpose, future, and impact—digging deeper into the Rock.
Nehemiah 2:20 (KJV) reminds us:
“The God of heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.”
This is not a suggestion—it is a divine summons. It is spiritual warfare, not optional, and not for a few, but for the entire house.
As we obey and build, God promises strengthened hands, renewed focus, divine alignment, restored passion, fresh fire, supernatural unity, visible progress, divine prosperity, breakthroughs, acceleration, and favor. God says:
“As you build My house, I will build your life.”
This year requires commitment, consecration, unity, sacrifice, consistency, focus, obedience, and faith. We will not build in our own strength but by the strength of God who called us. As we build, God will establish and fortify us, revealing His glory in this house.
This is the year where what you build for God will outlast struggles, storms, and seasons. This is the year where we will all say:
“God built me while I was building for Him.”
Arise! Stand firm! Build!
With love and prophetic expectation,
Pastor Jean E. T. Samuel
Central Apostolic Faith Mission International