The Baptist Missionary Association of America (BMAA) is a fellowship of Independent Baptist churches. Historically, churches within the BMAA have generally been associated with theological conservatism and the Landmarkism movement.[2][3]
| Baptist Missionary Association of America | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | BMAA |
| Classification | Baptist |
| Theology | Landmarkism |
| Polity | Congregational |
| Region | United States |
| Headquarters | Conway, Arkansas |
| Separated from | American Baptist Association |
| Congregations | 1,129[1] |
| Official website | bmaamerica |
The association 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.[4] 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. As of 2023,[update] there were 1,129 congregations in the United States.[1]
The BMAA owns the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, with campuses in Jacksonville, Texas, Conway, Arkansas, 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.[5]
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edit- ^ a b "Directory of Churches – BMA America". BMA America – Fulfilling the Great Commission. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ McBeth, Leon H. (1987). The Baptist Heritage. Broadman. p. 754.
- ^ Parsons, George. "Landmark Baptists". Middletownbiblechurch.org. Middletown Bible church.
- ^ Early Jr., Joseph E. (2005). A Texas Baptist Power Struggle: The Hayden Controversy. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 1-57441-195-0.
- ^ "Preaching the Word: 2022 BMA National Meeting" (PDF). Baptist Missionary Association of America. p. 19. Retrieved 2023-01-11.