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- ...e conducted the first adult baptism.<ref>Diether Götz Lichdi, "An Overview of Anabaptist-Mennonite History, 1525-1800," in ''Testing Faith and Tradition' ...ense persecution from government authorities and many of the early leaders of the movement were martyred. Within this context early Anabaptist leaders m7 KB (1,044 words) - 19:41, 28 July 2010
- ...y have come into full fellowship with small Old Order groups in the United States. The Gorries have a close relationship also with the Kinloss Old Order Menn As of 2020, the Church consisted of 409 baptized members in 5 congregations.14 KB (2,110 words) - 22:17, 21 October 2024
- ...ive Exemptions from War Tax Withholding</h3> At the Mid-Triennium Sessions of the General Conference Mennonite Church, held February 9-11, 1979, in Minne ...legal requirement that the conference withhold income taxes from the wages of its employees. If no relief can be found within a three-year period the Gen7 KB (1,078 words) - 11:59, 11 September 2013
- ...guay and other countries after the earthquake in Chile, was clear evidence of how compassion and concern grow as church members get to know each other at The expressions of concern began minutes after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Sat4 KB (632 words) - 14:18, 1 April 2015
- ...e (Kansas)|Bethel College]] (North Newton, Kansas) campus held the records of the General Conference Mennonite Church. The Archives of the Mennonite Church was founded by the [[Mennonite Church Historical Commi8 KB (1,092 words) - 18:38, 4 October 2011
- ...e law (General Conference Mennonite Church, 1965)|Love and the fulfillment of the law]]</li></ul> </li> <li>[[Our Confession and our Prayer (General Conf ...ntext of the Statement (General Conference Mennonite Church, 1965)|Context of the Statement]]</li></ul> <hr/> Adopted by the [[General Conference Mennoni16 KB (2,502 words) - 18:19, 6 April 2015
- ...ice and peace in southern Africa. We affirm the August 29, 1986, statement of the Mennonite agencies working in southern Africa ([[#Additional Informatio ...and express our solidarity with the Christians in [[South Africa, Republic of|South Africa]] who attempt to live out that biblical conviction. In our own11 KB (1,811 words) - 11:40, 6 September 2013
- ...appreciation the following statement presented by the executive secretary of the Urban-Racial Council: ...ars. This amount of money would only begin to open the door to a new world of freedom and brotherhood. There are many programs which can be initiated wit9 KB (1,357 words) - 19:06, 11 September 2013
- ...th America]]], reflecting the experiences, understandings and perspectives of these churches."<ref>"Global History Project," ''Mennonite World Conference ...p stood at 1,616,126, with 60% of members living in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.16 KB (2,201 words) - 15:36, 20 December 2023
- ...ictions concerning participation in war, military service, and our concept of patriotism. ...we have set forth on a number of former occasions since our settlement in America.9 KB (1,591 words) - 18:42, 6 April 2015
- ...f. However, it is important to reflect intentionally on why I remain part of the Mennonite church and how this distinctive identity will continue to sha ...d the most mind blowing part- the peace witness is not even a central part of all Mennonite church visions!6 KB (981 words) - 19:19, 7 May 2015
- ...st 20 years as a consequence of the influence of those Amish in the Unites States. ...opulation growth Anderson (2001). Also on his visions on gender roles, way of dressing and engagement with the scripture. Service programs have maintaine13 KB (1,962 words) - 13:45, 3 October 2016
- really thought of. What else is there in my life besides being Mennonite? I am the son of a Clemens, who has a long history in the Mennonite church,6 KB (1,186 words) - 19:31, 7 May 2015
- ...ber 9-12, 1950. J. Harold Sherk, a Canadian, served as Executive Secretary of the Peace section at the time. ...articipating Amish and Mennonite conferences attended from both the United States and Canada. Bishop E. J. Swalm, a Brethren in Christ leader from Canada, ch12 KB (2,107 words) - 21:17, 6 July 2012
- ...to critically examine my own spiritual journey, and have become more aware of the strengths, complexities, and ongoing tensions within the Anabaptist/Men ...nd our church also consisted of new Bolivian believers with little concept of denominations. My school friends were all Christian and I received tremen9 KB (1,452 words) - 19:15, 7 May 2015
- <h4>A Report of the Study by Congregations</h4> <strong>Steps Leading to the Study</strong> ...a request from the Assembly 73 Arrangements Committee, the Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries (MBCM) prepared a study document for congregation15 KB (2,409 words) - 18:53, 6 April 2015
- ...represent Mennonites' commitment to a future “when the distinguishing mark of Lutheran and Anabaptist-Mennonite relationships is boundless love and unfai ...Mennonite and Lutheran communities in the United States, Europe, and Latin America.13 KB (1,520 words) - 14:04, 25 October 2018
- ...today]]</li> <li>[[The means of witness (Mennonite Church, 1961)|The means of witness]]</li></ol> </li> <li>[[|Our Commitment ...to Peace, War, and Nonresistance, A (Mennonite Church, 1951)|A Declaration of Christian Faith and Commitment with Respect to Peace, War and Nonresistance20 KB (3,299 words) - 18:52, 11 September 2013
- The Call and Care of Pastors (GCMC, 1977) ...nto pastoral work, <b>Because</b> the minister is a key to the development of strong local congregations within the General Conference,10 KB (1,616 words) - 20:04, 9 September 2013
- ...ctor of Peace and Justice Ministries, and in consultation with Bill Janzen of MCC Canada. 1. We acknowledge, with appreciation and concern, the letter of July 1, 2000, from the Mennonite Church in Colombia.<br>10 KB (1,601 words) - 00:05, 23 June 2012