The Mennonite Handbook 2007 |
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Each of these sections of the book is available as a free PDF file for download
- Five Important Things the Mennonite Leaders Wrote and Why They're Still Important Today
- The Seasons of the Church Year and What They Mean
- How To Forgive Someone
- How To Memorize a Bible Verse
- Mennonite World Conference Core Convictions
"Where else can you find advice on how to stay alert in church, the meaning of baptism, communion and foot washing, sharing your faith and the text of the Schleitheim Confession--all between two covers?" - Craig Carter, Tyndale University, Ontario
Seriously accurate and seriously funny, here is an essential field guide for all things Mennonite. Combining reliable, historical, and theological information, alongside some fun facts, The Mennonite Handbook provides very practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Step-by-step instructions on:
- How to Get to Know Your Pastor
- How to Sing a Four-Part Hymn
- How to Listen to a Sermon
- What to Bring to a Church Potluck
- How to Survive a Church Split
- How to Console Someone
- How to Memorize a Bible Verse
"A handbook with a sense of humor as well as fitted with wisdom" - Stanley Hauerwas, Duke University
"I appreciate an amazingly accurate portrayal of some of the awkward truths of the Mennonite Church." - Elizabeth Miller, State College Mennonite, Pennsylvania