Baptist Associations

The role of the Associational Mission Strategist (AMS) is unique. You may serve in a large city or a rural area. You may be full-time, bivocational or volunteer. We are here to help you be effective as you help pastors and churches in your association to fulfill the Great Commission in their context.

Contact Associational Relations

Annual Events

Pasted-image-9-6-2022-0-768x512

AMS Replant Practitioner Training + Advanced Track

Churches across North America face major challenges and a shifting landscape. Local associations are on the front lines, serving and leading these congregations. Each February, the Replant Team hosts a two-day intensive training, created by and for Associational Leaders and their Replant Team (up to 3 members), offering interactive instruction on church replanting to help struggling churches regain health and vitality. This event is held annually on the last week of February. Registration for 2026 will open later this year.

AMS Replant Lab 2025 - Day 2 - 01631

New AMS Orientation

New AMS Orientation is our way of celebrating your commitment to serve our pastors and their families. We believe the role of the AMS is one of the most vital and impactful ministries within the SBC ecosystem. Our goal is to equip you with valuable resources, introduce you to the full scope of support available through NAMB, and connect you with leaders from every department. The orientation includes travel on Tuesday, a full day at the NAMB headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Wednesday, and return travel on Thursday. It takes place in the third week of March. PRE-REGISTER and you will be sent details when registration opens.

AMS Replant Lab 2025 - Day 2 - 01631

AMS Excellence Summit

The AMS Excellence Summit is an AMS/DOM-only, peer-led event. It brings top practitioners together for two days of inspiration, training, and fellowship, focused on skillset improvement, leadership development, and relationship building among AMS. This event is held annually the second week of September and includes a special ladies track for the wives.
Register now for the September 11-12, 2025 Summit

AMS Webinars with Kevin Ezell

Associational Week of Prayer Materials

To support your associational needs, we have provided multiple thematic options for your week of prayer. This allows you to choose materials that best align with your current realities in associational life. Our hope is that these resources will further highlight the significance and impact of your association.

Unity in Christ

  • Eight Day Prayer Guide PDF
  • Single Page Flyer PDF
  • Bulletin Board Poster PDF
  • Prayer Card/Bulletin Insert PDF
  • PowerPoint Template

Community Engagement

  • Eight Day Prayer Guide PDF
  • Single Page Flyer PDF
  • Bulletin Board Poster PDF
  • Prayer Card/Bulletin Insert PDF
  • PowerPoint Template

Pastoral Wellness

  • Eight Day Prayer Guide PDF
  • Single Page Flyer PDF
  • Bulletin Board Poster PDF
  • Prayer Card/Bulletin Insert PDF
  • PowerPoint Template

AMS Excellence Podcast

We are working on future podcast episodes and will let you know when new ones are available. In the meantime:

Listen to previous
podcast videos here

Annual Meeting Downloads

Screen Shot 2024-10-24 at 2.57.57 PM

NAMB Associational Greeting

Download a greeting from Kevin Ezell to share in your associational meeting. (The password is NAMB)

NAMB Annual Ministry Report

Download NAMB's latest annual Ministry Report to include in your associational report.
  • Sign up to receive the latest updates for AMS on resources, events, and other important news. Unsubscribe at any time.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.