A landscape of change

What does it mean to be Mennonite in the 21st century? How have perceptions of Anabaptist identity changed over time? The frequency with which these questions arise among Mennonites suggests anxiety and uncertainty about possible answers. But addressing these questions is more challenging than in the past. Among other factors, the transformation of two Mennonite denominations with different cultural and historical identities, the continued assimilation of Mennonites into the larger American culture and the growth of racial/ethnic Mennonite congregations challenge efforts that offer quick and easy answers ...

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