A 1685 illustration by Jan Luyken, published in Martyrs Mirror, of Dirk Willems saving his pursuer, an act of mercy that led to his recapture, after which he was burned at the stake near Asperen in the present-day Netherlands
Conservative Anabaptism includes theologically conservative Anabaptist denominations, both in doctrine and practice.[1] Conservative Anabaptists, along with Old Order Anabaptists and assimilated mainline Anabaptists, are a subset of the Anabaptist branch of Christianity.[1][2]
In response to a perceived laxity in adherence to Anabaptist doctrine and practice, certain Conservative Anabaptist denominations, such as the Biblical Mennonite Alliance and the Dunkard Brethren Church, were formed after adherents separated from their parent (usually mainline Anabaptist) bodies;[7][8] on the other hand, the Beachy Mennonites are composed of individuals who left Old Order Anabaptist groups and "were deeply committed to evangelism and mission work."[9] Other Conservative Anabaptist denominations, such as Charity Christian Fellowship, have been organized by people from diverse backgrounds.[10]
Various congregations lend support to Christian Aid Ministries, a Conservative Anabaptist missionary and relief organization.[11]Beside The Still Waters is a daily devotional widely used by Conservative Anabaptists.[12]
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^Anderson, Cory; Anderson, Jennifer (2019). Fitted to Holiness: How Modesty is Achieved and Compromised among the Plain People. Millersburg: Acorn Publishing. pp. 210–211.
^Hartzler, Rachel Nafziger (30 April 2013). No Strings Attached: Boundary Lines in Pleasant Places: A History of Warren Street / Pleasant Oaks Mennonite Church. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN978-1-62189-635-7.
^Bronner, Simon J. (4 March 2015). Encyclopedia of American Folklife. Routledge. ISBN978-1-317-47194-3.
^Brunn, Stanley D. (3 February 2015). The Changing World Religion Map: Sacred Places, Identities, Practices and Politics. Springer. p. 365. ISBN978-94-017-9376-6.
^Kraybill, Donald B. (1 November 2010). Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites. JHU Press. p. 240. ISBN978-0-8018-9911-9.
^Lewis, James R. (March 2001). The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions. Prometheus Books. p. 139. ISBN978-1-61592-738-8.
^Kurian, George Thomas; Lamport, Mark A. (10 November 2016). Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 216. ISBN978-1-4422-4432-0.
^Hurst, Charles E.; McConnell, David L. (5 April 2010). An Amish Paradox: Diversity and Change in the World's Largest Amish Community. JHU Press. ISBN978-0-8018-9790-0.
^Roth, John D. (24 November 2014). "Devoted nonconformity". Anabaptist World. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
Coblentz, John (1992). What the Bible Says About Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage. Harrisonburg: Christian Light Publications. ISBN9780878135448.
Anderson, Cory; Anderson, Jennifer (2019). Fitted to Holiness: How Modesty is Achieved and Compromised among the Plain People. Millersburg: Acorn Publishing.
