Baptist Missionary Association of America

Template:Short description Template:Infobox Christian branch Template:Baptist The Baptist Missionary Association of America (BMAA) is a Christian denomination in the United States. The BMAA owns the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, with campuses in Jacksonville, Texas, Conway, Arkansas, and online. The BMAA also operates Lifeword Media Ministries and DiscipleGuide Church Resources, located in Conway, Arkansas. The missions department offices are also located in Conway, Arkansas.<ref name=McBethL1987>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

The BMAA was formed as the North American Baptist Association in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1950, when it broke with the American Baptist Association over church representation matters. The Baptist Missionary Association of America adopted its current name in 1969.<ref name=TEXASEARLY2005>Template:Cite book</ref> The majority of BMAA churches are concentrated in the Southern United States, 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. Template:Asof there were 1,095 congregations in the United States.<ref name="BMACONG25"/>

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

External links

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• BMAA Missions Department
• Lifeword Broadcast Ministries Department
• Profile of the Baptist Missionary Association of America on the ARDA website Template:Webarchive