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Commemoration of the fiftieth Anniversary of the AEBEC at the Stade Omnisport in Bangui

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The occasion took place on wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 in the presence of the President of Central African Republic, Faustin Archange TOUADÉRA. The fiftieth anniversary act was marked by the passing of the torch from the Patriarch, Pastor GBESSE, one of the founders of AEBEC, to the youngest Pastor of this denomination. Today, it is a new generation of pastors who will lead the denomination towards its centenary. The occasion witnessed great turnout of the Baptist family with prayers of thanksgiving shared and supplications for the preservation of the country, her people and more developmental projects.  The President of the Republic solicited prayers for the General election scheduled to take place in December, 2025.

2025 AABF GCM: Meet Our Keynote Speaker

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Rev. Dr. Emmett Lafayette Dunn is a seasoned international leader, ordained and respected Baptist clergy, and passionate advocate for global mission and national development.  Dr. Dunn is the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention, an influential global Christian missional community rooted in African American Baptist heritage. Appointed in 2019, he is the first non-U.S.-born individual to lead the organization in its over 127-year history.  A native of Liberia, Rev. Dunn’s global impact is rooted in more than three decades of distinguished service. For 22 years, he served with the Baptist World Alliance, holding positions such as Director of the Youth Department, where he led with distinction, and Director of the Baptist World Congress—traveling to over 100 countries promoting youth leadership, peacebuilding, and mission development.  He is the current President of the North American Baptist Fellowship, and the fellowship is growi...