Christian
Mennonite Church USA (mainstream)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Mainstream Anabaptist denomination distinct from the Old Order Amish. Voluntary participation, peace-tradition, plain-dress optional in most congregations.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — mainstream Anabaptist denomination; voluntary low-control.
Founded
16th c.
Members
≈80,000 in USA + 1.5 million Mennonite World Conference
Active in
USA, Global
In context
Mennonite Church USA (and Mennonite Church Canada) are mainstream Anabaptist denominations. Most members are non-distinctive in dress; peace tradition and voluntary participation distinguish them. Old Order Mennonites and Amish are separate entries.
Timeline
- 16th c.Anabaptist movement origins
- 2002Mennonite Church USA formed by merger
Sources
- Various Mennonite Church publications
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