Who We Are
All Africa Baptist Fellowship (AABF) is a regional arm of Baptist World Alliance in Africa established in 1982 to serve as platform to unite and coordinate Baptist bodies on the continent for fellowship, missions, evangelism, church planting and response to other demands.
Vision
The vision of AABF is to network, partner and strengthen fellowship amongst Conventions, Unions, Associations and centralized Baptist Churches in Africa to fulfil the Great Commission and engage in co-operative socail action.
Mission
The Mission of AABF is to facilitate communication, network and partnership among Baptist Churches in order to promote evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, plant churches and develop strategies for cooperative social action.
AABF NETWORK OF OPERATIONS
The All Africa Baptist Fellowship networks, partners and strengthens fellowship amongst Conventions, Unions, Associations and Centralized Baptist Churches in Africa to fulfill the Great Commission and engage in cooperative social action.
STRENGTHENING
WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP & UNITY
Established in Christ Jesus, love is at the center of all we do and spiritually conscious in all our gatherings. We fortify our continental family through special gatherings, mutual friendships, Covenantal Prayer Life and continuous fostering of the lifestyle of worship, fellowship and unity.
LEADING
MISSION & EVANGELISM
Showing Leadership in Mission and Evangelism
Harkened to the Great Commission, we lead mission-driven engagements, propel mission trainings and connect mission-driven partnerships that wheels the gospel to the unreached most especially the emerging region of northern Africa
RESPONDING
AID, RELIEF & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Responding through Aid, Relief and Community Development
Compelled to trim down the scourge of poverty, step up security of member bodies through ideal partnership, respond to crisis and disaster challenges, enhance care culture and resource aid, relief and community development.
DEFENDING
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, HUMAN RIGHTS & JUSTICE
Defending Religious Freedom, Human Rights and Justice.
We support religious freedom for all, advocate for the marginalized people, support Rule of Law in a democratic setting, and mobilize for Peaceful coexistence, justice and equity.
ADVANCING
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION & TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Advancing Theological Reflection and Leadership Development
Called to discipleship, we advance Biblical knowledge through special gatherings, network institutions for improved theological growth, promote transformational leadership to develop Christlike minds and institutions.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
AABF presents an all new, must attend, “FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT”; where delegates would be trained and empowered by seasoned financial experts.
- Date: November 11 - 16, 2024
- Venue: Ridgeways Baptist Church, Church Lane, Off Ridgeways Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Treasurers and Financial Directors from AABF Member Bodies
- Financial Directors of any Baptist Local Church
- Partners.
- Be Empowered
- Strategize together with all attendees and the Continental Body for better financial synergy.
- Network with other like-minded Baptist family to learn and share best practices on finances
- Build up relevant financial techniques, network skilled professionals and gain access to resource packs.
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Regions
Following the pattern of the BWA, AABF divides the continent into five regions, four of which are active now. The four regions are West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa and Southern Africa.
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Baptist Conventions and Unions
Today All Africa Baptist Fellowship unites 85 Baptist Conventions and Unions from 45 African countries.
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Countries
We are zealous to see the flag of Jesus hoisted in every country in Africa. However, we are currently in 45 Africa countries.
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Baptized Christian
The Fellowship unites over Twenty-one million baptized christian including conventions, unions and institutions across Africa.
AABF MEMBER BODIES
Africa is a large continent. For effective coordination of work, the continent is divided into five regions. Today AABF unites 85 Baptist Conventions and Unions from 45 countries.
