The Anabaptist Business Association was developed through the vision of a number of area business leaders, and from its beginning, was intended as a way to build, strengthen and network Christian businesses in the area. Initially, this was being pursued separately by multiple interested persons. While Gerry Frey was developing plans for an Anabaptist business convention, two other groups also combined their vision and resources, and the united Anabaptist Business Association was formally organized.

Since then, the ABA has continued to develop its original vision for strengthening Christian businesses with its emphasis on kingdom values, Christ-like leadership principles, faith-oriented decision-making in businesses, and integrity in business relationships. Our desire is to build businesses, but even deeper, to build a business vision for God-honoring kingdom businesses, and Christian integrity in the marketplace.