Dr. Teo A. Babun, Jr.
National Executive Director of
A committed Christian, Dr. Babun has a distin-guished career in manufacturing, shipping, distribution and investment banking.  He now dedicates his life to the re-building and capacity development of the emerging Christian church in Cuba, and to writing faith-strengthening books.  His most recent publications include: Dealing with Your Personal Crisis and The Cuban Revolution-The Years of Promise.
Dr. Babun has conducted extensive research on Cuba’s demographics, religion, social needs, and the Christian church.
 
 
In 1994, he co-founded to provide humanitarian and capacity building help to the emerging church.
He has authored a large number of manuals and studies on multiple issues related to Cuba. His most popular publication has been The Business Guide to Cuba, a well-liked manual on future investment opportunities in the island.
Dr. Babun has a long history of participation in evangelical activities with such ministries as Campus Crusade for Christ, Executive Ministries, Search Ministries, and Vision for a Christian.

He is a Deacon and Chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee of University Baptist Church in Coral Gables, Florida.

He also started Young Life of Greater Miami to help empower young people to effect positive change and growth. Under his leadership, Young Life helped over 900 kids improve their self-image, learn positive values, and necessary life skills by attending weekly clubs.Young Life of Greater Miami touched the lives of over 20,000 teenagers. More than 2,000 adolescents participated in Youth Clubs, contact work, mentoring, camping, college tours, service projects, and leadership development.
Dr. Babun is a former director of The Atlantic Council of the United States and has served on the governing boards of many civic, educational and other private organizations.  Some of these include the Environmental Economics Council of the National Audubon Society; the National Advisory Board of the School of Business & Economics, Michigan Technological University; Trustee of the Florida International University School of Business; Vice-Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board; and an Executive Committee member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

An Electrical Engineer and a Business Administrator, in 1981 he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Michigan Technological University. In 2006 he earned a Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D, from Vision International University, and in 2002 received a Doctor of Letters, D. Litt., from Miami International University. 

Dr. Babun and his wife Mary are the parents of two sons and a daughter; they are also the grandparents of four. They reside in Surfside, Florida.
 
 
 
"Cuba right now is in a state of great confusion between shifting from purely a Socialist Communist system to a quasi market system," said Teo Babun, ...
 
 
 
Most people thinking of Cuba tend to think of food, coffee & music.
Our mission is to empower the independent Cuban Evangelical Church on the island.
 
 
 
Advocating For Faith
And Freedoms In Cuba
 
 
 
“No Es Facil” Baskets Of Love;
Sponsor A Laptop;
Cuba Nights;
A Taste Of Cuba...
 
 
 
Horizon Media Studio’s TV Series, Revelations, takes a look at the mission and work
 
 
 
Sometimes, in Cuba, the only Christmas present is a hug. I have heard that ...