1972
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Three clergyman, including Leonard Wymore with the North America Christina Convention, conceive the idea of creating a group for religious conference managers.
1973
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Wymore is appointed executive secretary and the Religious Convention Managers Association holds its first annual conference in Louisville, Ky. There were 23 people in attendance.
1982
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Organization is incorporated as the Religious Conference Management Association; Dr. DeWayne Woodring appointed to lead the association.
1983
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First annual Who's Who In Religious Conference Management is published.
1984
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RCMA establishes office with full-time staff in Indiana's Hoosier Dome.
1987
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The association creates RCMA Highlights, its own daily newspaper covering events and tutorials during the annual conferences.
1990
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The Indiana Society of Association Executives names RCMA “Association of the Year.”
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Religious Conference Manager magazine is launched in black and white.
1991
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RCMA establishes the first industry scholarship program to help members needing financial assistance to become Certified Meeting Professionals.
1992
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The full color Religious Conference Manager magazine debuts, the first periodical dedicated to this professional field.
1994
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RCMA expands its world headquarters and services to its ever increasing membership.
1996
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Complimentary AD&D insurance is provided to all RCMA members.
2000
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RCMA creates its own Web page and e-mail address.
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Religious Conference Manager awarded best design in magazines.
2005
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RCMA conference has first online registration (pc/nametag).
2005
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RCMA begins annual donation of $100,000 to the World Food Program.
2007
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DeWayne Woodring receives the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from the governor of Indiana during the 35th Anniversary RCMA World Conference in Louisville, Ky.
2008
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RCMA relocates its headquarters from RCA Dome to 7702 Woodland Drive, Suite 120, Indianapolis, Ind.
2011
RCMA board elects Harry Schmidt as executive director following the retirement of Woodring.
