Seven Core Convictions Mennonites share

1. God is known to us as Father, Son and Holy
Spirit, the Creator who seeks to restore fallen humanity
by calling a people to be faithful in fellowship, worship,
service and witness.

2. Jesus is the Son of God who showed in his
life and teaching how to be faithful, and through his
cross and resurrection redeemed the world.

3. The church is a community of those whom
God’s Spirit calls to turn from sin, acknowledges Jesus
Christ as Lord, receive baptism upon confession of
faith and follow Christ in life.

4. The faith community, under Holy Spirit
guidance, interprets the Bible in the light of Jesus
Christ to discern God’s will for our obedience.

5. The faith community gathers regularly to
worship, to celebrate the Lord’s Supper and to hear
the Word of God in mutual accountability.

6. The Spirit of Jesus empowers us to trust God
in all areas of life so we become peacemakers who
renounce violence, love our enemies, seek justice and
share our possessions with those in need.

7. We seek to live in the world without conforming
to the powers of evil, witnessing to God’s
grace by serving others, caring for creation and inviting
all people to know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

In these convictions we draw inspiration from 16th century Anabaptists, who modeled a radical discipleship to Jesus Christ. Walking in his name, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we confidently await

Christ’s return and the final fulfillment of God’s kingdom.

By Dick Benner, assisted by Outreach
Committee members Peggy Landis,
Hannah Lapp, Barbara Moyer Lehman
and Steve Witmer.