Hiram Mininger tells of his search for the truth and how he became acquainted with John Holdeman’s teachings and was later baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Included is a statement of his reasons for leaving the “old” Mennonite Church. We get a glimpse of the earnestness of our forefathers in seeking the truth. 23 pages; paperback.
A Mennonite view of the American Revolution. This book takes place more than 200 years ago in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution. It tells of the ridicule, injury, loss of crops and other material things that Mennonites endured during this time. The perspective of history offered in this book and the effects of nonresistance is seldom considered today. 224 pages; paperback.
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.
This volume contains all known writings of Menno Simons, including some not found in The Complete Works of Menno Simons. Translated by a language expert, with introductions by J. C. Wenger to each of Menno Simons’ articles. A biography of Menno’s life is given by Harold S. Bender. A 1400-entry index completes the book. 1090 pages; softcover.
This book is widely known for its doctrinal discussions. Dietrich Philips was a church leader in Holland during the time of Menno Simons, and his writings are instructive and readable. 539 pages; hardcover.
This history of the church is readable and comprehensive. It tells the story of the people who truly have sought to follow Christ and His teachings from the days of the early church to our time. The four sections chronicle the story of apostasy and the rise of state churches, persecution of true Christians through the ages, migration from Europe to North America, and the formation of our church as we know it today. 232 pages; paperback.
Part One is the confession of faith, including the Eighteen Articles of Faith and the Articles of Faith of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Part Two is the ministers’ manual, setting forth the procedures to be followed by the ministry in administering the sacraments and officiating the ceremonies of baptism, marriage, etc. 133 pages; hardcover.
A book describing the lineage of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, from the time of Christ and the apostles to the present. Many quotations from other writers are used to establish the teachings, holy lives, and martyrdom of the believers through the ages. The Waldenses, Anabaptists, and many other groups held to the truth in their time. The book ends with a challenge to keep the faith in the times in which we live. 208 pages; paper.