The objective of CMCA is to be a useful resource to the Christian meeting planner, as well as to foster friendships among planners and suppliers through both national and local events. It is our goal to build a network of support, ministry-sharing ideas and convention and meeting planning ideas.

As the association grows, CMCA plans to become an umbrella that provides a variety of information to the planner.

Currently, CMCA provides these services:

• Annual Spring Showcase, to which all suppliers and members are invited. The showcase offers education, a tradeshow, devotions and lots of fellowship.
• Annual Fall Retreat, to which all suppliers and members are invited. The weekend retreat focuses on building relationships and spiritual renewal.
• Prayer Team that is committed to praying for requests of CMCA members
• Periodic newsletters to keep the membership informed
• Yearly membership directory of planners and suppliers
• Yearly directory of value dates of hotel and city suppliers who are CMCA members
• Training on meeting industry issues at CMCA’s annual Spring Showcase
• Complimentary subscription to the SMERF Journal, published by Selling Communications. (SMERF is an acronym for Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal Organizations).
• Periodic receptions/seminars in areas in which several CMCA members are located
• Database of Christian speakers and musicians
• Database of various convention service suppliers
• Periodic telephone seminars on various topics
• Opportunities to become acquainted with other Christians within the meetings industry
• Opportunities to become acquainted with various Christian ministries
• Opportunity to become more involved in the ministry of CMCA through participation on CMCA’s Prayer Team or Membership Encouragement Team