Sensitively answers the most common inquiries about Amish and Mennonite peoples. Authoritative, sympathetic, and thorough. 20 Most Asked Questions looks at origins, dress, pacifism, education, weddings, funerals, and food, as well as many other facets of Amish and Mennonite life. This book has sold more than 200,000 copies. 1. What is the difference between the Amish and the Mennonites? 2. When and how did these people get started? 3. Are they a...

What does a North American conservative Anabaptist church look like in a global context? The answers can be found in 19 countries on five continents, where Amish-Mennonites, including the Beachy and Fellowship people,have been planting churches since 1961. Packed with photos and histories, this book is a window into the lives of international converts, transplants and missionaries. It is also a chance to reflect on the challenges of establishing and...