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.
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.
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
