The North American Conference of Associates and Religious (NACAR) is an inter-congregational membership organization that promotes and supports leadership within the Associate movement. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.