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As their frame of reference shifted from the rural to the professional, many of these writers assumed key roles in leading and shaping Mennonite institutions. For all of them, some kind of service-to their church, to their community, to the world-was an imperative.

Theologically, they embraced an evangelicalism rooted in sixteenth century Anabaptism and a commitment to the Anabaptist vision of Harold Bender. in their time of social change, Anabaptism offered these sixteen individuals an explanation of what they believed and helped them nourish that centuries old sense of being an alternative to magisterial Protestantism.

These remarkable accounts reflect the experiences and stories similar to those of hundreds of Mennonites whose lives were changed during this disruptive era. By confronting their own beliefs and faith practices, they gradually transformed the Mennonite church. No more could Mennonites be Die Stillen im Lande.

Contributors include, Esther K Augsburger, Myron S Augsbuger, Titus W Bender, James R Bomberger, Gerald R Brunk, Ray Gingerich, Samuel L Horst, Albert N Keim, C Norman Kraus, Nancy V. Lee, Harold D Lehman, John R Martin, Paul Peachey, Calvin W Redekop, Calvin E Shenk, and Edward B Stoltzfus.

Copyright 2007 Anabaptist Center for Religious Study, Eastern Mennonite University