Who Are the Mennonites?

Mennonites are a Christian faith group that began in the 16th century. Currently there are over one million members world-wide. Mennonite beliefs and practices vary widely, but following Jesus in daily life is a central value, along with peacemaking. Menno Simons was an early prominent leader and eventually the group became known as “Mennonites” because of his name.

For a brief introduction to some key emphases and beliefs of Mennonites, along with true short stories illustrating the particular belief, go to What is an Anabaptist Christian?

For a brief summary of beliefs adopted by Mennonite World Conference, see Shared Convictions.

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For information on Mennonite organizations in the United States, visit the following pages: 

• Mennonite Church USA: official website of our denomination

• Mennonite Mission Network: the mission agency of MC USA

• Mennonite Central Committee:  a relief, service, and peace agency of representing Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Amish bodies in North America

• Mennonite Disaster Service: volunteer network of churches responding in love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the US

• Mennonite Education Agency: dedicated to strengthening the life, witness and identity of MC USA through education

• Everence: a ministry of MC USA that helps to integrate faith and finances.

• Mennonite Health Services

• Mennonite Women USA

• Menno Media

• Third Way Cafe

• Peace and Justice Support Network

• Washington Memo: immigration resource page​

• The Mennonite: a publication of Mennonite Church USA