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A major literary and faith-based event is set to usher in the New Year as Reverend Bennett C. Ozuruigbo prepares to formally present his inspirational new book, Resilience: The Courage to Rise Again, at a Personal Thanksgiving and Book Launch scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, 2026, at exactly 12 noon.

The highly anticipated event will take place at St. Matthew A.M.E Zion Church, Uru, Ogwa, in Imo State, and is expected to draw a wide spectrum of guests from the clergy, academia, development practice, community leadership and the general public. The author and his family have extended an open invitation to friends, well-wishers and lovers of faith-based literature to join them in what is being described as a celebration of gratitude, survival and divine restoration.

According to the invitation, the thanksgiving and book launch is anchored on profound gratitude to God for His goodness and preservation in the life and ministry of Reverend Ozuruigbo. The occasion is designed not only to unveil the book to the public but also to serve as a testimony-filled gathering reflecting the central message of the publication itself.

Resilience: The Courage to Rise Again is a deeply reflective and faith-driven work that confronts the universal reality of pain, adversity and brokenness. The book explores the idea that while life may break everyone in one way or another, restoration often comes not through human strength but through grace encountered in the midst of trial. Drawing from his own true-life experiences, Reverend Ozuruigbo chronicles a compelling journey from crisis to divine intervention, revealing how faith, endurance and obedience can rebuild both life and ministry.

The book weaves timeless principles of perseverance with spiritual insight, offering readers a message of hope for painful seasons. It challenges individuals to discover hidden strength, transform setbacks into stepping stones, walk through intense trials without losing faith and ultimately rise again when life strikes hardest. Described as both a lifeline for the broken and a reminder of God’s power to raise people from ashes, the publication is already generating interest among faith communities and readers seeking meaning in adversity.

Adding intellectual depth and national development perspective to the event, the book will be reviewed by Dr. Collins Chibuzo Njoku, a respected scholar and development practitioner currently supporting the UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programme in Nigeria. Dr. Njoku, who hails from Ogwa in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, is expected to critically engage the themes of resilience, human dignity and spiritual renewal, situating the book’s message within broader conversations on personal development and social transformation.

The organisers have also confirmed that different categories of launchers are expected to grace the occasion, underscoring the broad appeal of the book across religious, professional and community lines. Their presence is anticipated to further highlight the significance of the publication and the author’s testimony as a source of encouragement in challenging times.

As the New Year begins, the Personal Thanksgiving and Book Launch promises to be more than a literary unveiling. It is set to be a gathering of reflection, worship and renewed hope, reinforcing the book’s core message that no matter how fierce the fire, faith and grace can empower anyone to rise again.

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