The Mennonite Church was one of the main branches to emerge from the Anabaptist movement. The name “Mennonite” comes from the leader Menno Simons (1496-1561), a former Catholic priest from the Netherlands who joined the Anabaptist movement in 1536 and became a prominent leader and organizer of a group of Anabaptists who as followers of “Menno” were referred to as Mennonites.
The Mennonites believe in adult baptism and reject the unscriptural Roman Catholic practice of infant baptism. They believe in the biblical practice of pacifism and non-resistance while placing an emphasis on discipleship and following Jesus’ teachings. In keeping with their Anabaptist roots they are staunch believers in the separation of church and state which, like the Anabaptists, got them in hot water from various governing states resulting in persecution. Many Mennonites migrated to North America, Russia, and other parts of the world to escape persecution and seek religious freedom. As of 2022, Mennonites are found worldwide with an estimated 2.13 million Mennonites worldwide.
Mennonites today engage in various professions and lifestyles, ranging from very traditional and separate from mainstream society to fully integrated. Unlike the Amish who emerged from the Mennonites in the 18th century, some Mennonite communities maintain only traditional practices, while many others have adapted to modern life and technology.
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