A compilation of writings and information from the life of John Holdeman and the early history of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. This book has two parts. Part One tells of John Holdeman as a farmer, as an author, and as a traveling evangelist. It also tells of the establishing of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on the old foundation. Part Two contains many of Holdeman’s writings which were not in print, many of which have recently been translated into English. 531 pages; paper.
These two writings from Menno Simons have been newly translated from the earliest surviving Dutch text of his work and exemplify his early writing style. 71 pages; hardcover.
Abridgment by John Horsch; biography by Harold S. Bender. This is a reprint of the 1936 book, written for the 400-year observance of Menno Simons’ conversion from Catholicism. The first half is the biography; excerpts from his writings follow. 112 pages; paper.
This booklet contains a transcript of the speakers’ comments at the special commemoration service held prior to the 2009 Annual Meeting. Valuable from both a historical and inspirational perspective, this booklet will be of interest to many. 32 pages; paper.
A writing originally published in the Botschafter der Wahrheit in 1900 and later translated into English. It tells how the Mennonites fared in Holland after persecution ceased and about the decline of spirituality in Holland, Prussia, and Russia, and expresses Peter Toews’ convictions about a body of believers who are united in faith and manner of living. 48 pages; paper.
An explanation of how the true Church of God is discerned and known. He also writes of his call and work, and of the formation of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Includes an index and a brief biography of Holdeman by F. H. Wenger. 194 pages; paper.
This book tells the story of the beginning of some of the schools in Canada and the United States, with emphasis on those that had legal difficulties or other obstacles. There were court hearings and other obstacles that could not have been overcome without conviction and the Lord’s intervention. This book will give present and future generations a look into the reasons for founding our own Christian schools and help us to maintain that vision. 134 pages; paper.