After 40 Years In The Making: CBC Rolls Out Online Television Channel

The Cameroon Baptist Convention, CBC on March 12, 2026 launched its television station, the CBC TV, marking the realization of a dream that has been in the making for nearly 40 years. Dr. Emmanuel Woloko Mbua, the CBC Director of Communication and Publications, described the launch as a moment of divine intervention, stating emphatically, "It has been long awaited. All efforts in the past failed. We can only say this is God's time."

Journey Fraught With Challenges 
The journey to this historic launch has been fraught with challenges. According to Dr. Woloko, the Communication Department first acquired video cameras as far back as the 1980s. However, the initiative eventually suffered a decline as the Convention prioritized its radio operations and The Baptist Voice newspaper. The project lay dormant for years, largely because the CBC had other pressing priorities to address.

Revived Vision 
The vision was significantly revived in 2024 with the anticipation of the CBC’s 70th anniversary, which was intended to serve as a fundraising platform for the television project. Although the anniversary celebration did not hold as planned, the momentum was not lost. 
In June 2025, the new CBC leadership, led by CBC Executive President Rev. Dr. Teke John, tabled the proposal before the CBC General Council. It was adopted, and in a move to bolster the project's success, the General Council elevated the Communication Ministry to a full department and upgraded the Communication Manager position to that of a Director.

And The Time Came!
"We are not running ahead of Him; He leads and we follow," Dr. Woloko said, reflecting on the timeline. He admitted that bringing the project to fruition required immense dedication. "During my induction... I was given this charge. I have been having sleepless nights with my team to work this out."

Online TV Platform 
Currently, CBC TV broadcasts as an online television platform, with its production studio headquartered in Baptist Centre, Nkwen, Bamenda. While the station is operational, the leadership has its eyes set on expansion. "It is an online TV for now. We will not end there. We have plans to put it on satellite," Dr. Woloko revealed. To fast-track this transition, the Convention has appealed to CBC Christians to contribute at least 1,000 FCFA each.
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