
Girls Missionary Auxiliary
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:20
Who we are
Girl’s Missionary Auxiliary is a discipleship program for girls in 4th grade through high school. GMA was started and is supported by BMA (Baptist Missionary Association) churches throughout the US and in several foreign countries. Besides Bible study requirements, students perform service projects and learn about mission works supported by BMA churches.
GMA helps girls…
learn God’s plan of salvation • learn and participate in mission work • learn how to work in groups • gain valuable friendships that last a lifetime • grow up feeling good about themselves and others through the training they receive

Forward Step Lessons
Discipleship is a lifelong process. We believe the design of the GMA curriculum is a wonderful start to a life of growth and service. The lessons available cover a variety of topics and have an emphasis on personal study, spiritual growth, and service. We are currently working on supplemental Bible study material that will go hand in hand with the My Special Place workbook and provide some tools which will help counselors and girls come to a deeper understanding of the Word.
As girls progress through the Girls’ Missionary Auxiliary program, they learn Bible verses, learn about missions, and study Baptist doctrine. There are nine Forward Steps in the program, beginning with Maiden and ending with Sovereign Queen. This program helps prepare young women for living a Christian life in today’s world.
Girls Discipleship Retreat
Each summer, the National Girls Missionary Auxiliary hosts a Discipleship Retreat for girls in 4th-12th grade. It’s four days of encouragement, powerful teaching, and studying the word plus tons of fun activities! You won’t want to miss it. Click the button below for details about this year’s retreat!
National GMA Project
Every year, National GMA selects a cause, or project, to raise funds for, usually a mission effort within the Baptist Missionary Association of America. This project is selected by vote at our summer retreat. Keep reading to learn more about this year’s project!
PROJECT FOR 2025-2026
90% BMMI (Baptist Medical Missions International)
5% GMA Mission Trip Supplies
5% GMA General Fund
FUNDRAISING GOAL
$15,000
Please send project money by May 15 to our National GMA Treasurer:
Mandi Townsend
6 Broadmoor Drive
Conway, AR 72034
mandi.townsend@yahoo.com
(501) 697-0823

Meet the Officers
2025-2026
These girls lead National GMA.
Are you interested in becoming an officer?
Girls should prayerfully consider serving as a National GMA Officer. Those who wish to be nominated must have the approval of their family, counselor, and pastor before coming to retreat! Nomination Forms (found at the back of the Group Leader Kit) should be turned in upon arrival to camp at registration. Find the Group Leader Kit on the retreat page - just click the button below!
President: Callie Wesbecher, AR
1st Vice President: Matty Johnson, TX
2nd Vice President: Brooklyn Martin, AR
Recording Secretary: Savannah Steelman, TX
Corresponding Secretary: Allie Mauk, TX
Historian: Breanna Dugger, AR
Song Leader: Allison Proctor, TX
Instrumentalist: Aileena Maynard, TX
Miss GMA: Madalie Gardner, TX
Alt. Miss GMA: Brooklyn Martin, AR
Jr. Miss GMA: Addison Buckley
Alt. Jr. Miss GMA: Kayden Hill
Contact Us
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