NACAR Mission Statement
The North American Conference of Associates and Religious (NACAR) is a membership organization that acts as a catalyst to serve, empower and promote the Associate-Religious relationship.
NACAR Vision Statement
A vibrant, viable organization that collaborates with regional partners to promote association in all its forms.

What is NACAR?
The North American Conference of Associates and Religious (NACAR) is an inter-congregational membership organization that promotes and supports leadership within the Associate movement.
We Believe
- God desires to permeate our culture with the charisms and missions of our various religious congregations.
- God is serious about the future of the Associate way of life as a transformative presence in the church and world.
- There is a need for an intercongregational organization that spans geographical boundaries and facilitates intercultural networking and information sharing around significant issues.
- There is a need to give special attention to associate communities whose congregations are coming to completion.
NACAR is committed to ensuring:
- The people of God recognize that Associate way of life in its various forms is an authentic call of the Holy Spirit for our world and church.
- The Associates-Religious movement remains strong and dynamic.
We do this by:
- Promoting leadership within the Associate-Religious movement through opportunities for ongoing development and leadership training.
- Serving as a catalyst to develop and promote the movement by staying up to date on emerging trends and by sharing resources.
- Seeking opportunities to collaborate with regional partners, and other organizations committed to faith-development and sharing of religious charisms in our world today.
- Offering opportunities to connect, network, and share wisdom with religious congregations of various sizes, charisms, and missions.