The Baptist Missionary Association of America (BMAA) is a fellowship of

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churches. Historically, churches within the BMAA have generally been associated with theological conservatism and the

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movement. The association was formed as the North American Baptist Association in

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in 1950, when it broke with the

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over church representation matters. The Baptist Missionary Association of America adopted its current name in 1969. The majority of BMAA churches are concentrated in the

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, but the association has churches across the United States and supports missions throughout the world. Most churches participate in local and state associations as well as the national/general body. However, each state and local association is autonomous. Foreign countries with churches that associate closely with BMAA churches generally also have a national association in their respective country. As of 2023, there were 1,129 congregations in the United States. The BMAA owns the

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, with campuses in

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, and online. The association also operates Lifeword Media Ministries and DiscipleGuide Church Resources, located in Conway, Arkansas. The missions department offices are also located in Conway, Arkansas. The 2022 BMAA national meeting passed resolutions defining the organization as pro-Christian Zionist, anti-Gay rights, anti-euthanasia, and called for the election of more born-again Christians to public office.

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Baptist Missionary Association of AmericaDoctrinal StatementBMAA Missions DepartmentLifeword Broadcast Ministries DepartmentProfile of the Baptist Missionary Association of America on the ARDA website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baptist Missionary Association Of America Christian organizations established in 1950 Independent Baptist denominations in the United States Baptist denominations established in the 20th century 1950 establishments in Arkansas

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