This product includes the purchase of a 135-page book, Amish: Our Friends, But Are They Believers?. You will learn about the Anabaptist Movement, Culture and Values, Beliefs and Practices, Legalism and Leaving, How to Evangelize, Former Amish Testimonies, Mission to Amish People in Action, and so much more.
Contents of the booklet include the following:
Introduction: Missionaries to the Amish:
Joe and Esther Keim
Jonas and Mary Yoder
Samuel and Polly Girod
Anabaptist Movement
The Printing Press
Martin Luther
Three Beliefs of the Reformers
Anabaptism is Born
Four Anabaptist Acts of Disobedience to the State Church, and their Effects on the Church
Anabaptism Begins to Spread
Persecution of Anabaptists
Menno Simmons Reunites the Northern Anabaptists
Anabaptism: Coming to an Agreement
Dordrecht Confession
Anabaptist Persecution
Amish Beginnings
Coming to America
Amish of Today
Population
Locality
Amish Culture and Values
Early Childhood
Amish Schooling
Amish Teenagers
Dating and Marriage
Funeral Services and Burials
Mentorship
Amish Involvement in the World
Men’s Hobbies
Women’s Hobbies
Some Myths about the Amish
Amish Beliefs (Part 1)
The Gospel According to the Amish has Six Major Elements
Amish Beliefs (Part 2)
The Ordinance Letter Governs Every Life Detail
Legalism and Leaving
Scripture Used to Defend Beliefs
Intolerable Activities, Practices and Beliefs Among Most Sects
Results of a Legalistic Environment
Leaving the Church
You Can Help your Amish Friend Reconsider Beliefs
Sample Ordinance Letter
Evangelism (Part 1)
Why Evangelism is Necessary
Three Ways to Connect with your Amish Community
Evangelism Approach
Self-Righteousness vs. God’s Righteousness
Evangelism (Part 2)
Cultural Do’s and Dont’s
Possible Stumbling Blocks to them Accepting the Gospel
Jump Start your Evangelistic Exchange
Standing in the Gap – Former Amish
Physical/Social Needs
Bonus Section 1: Mission to Amish People
About Mission to Amish People
Burden
Three Fold Purpose
Current Status
Ministry in Action
Bonus Section 2: Testimonies
John and Kathy Burkholder Family
Samuel Girod
Mario Miller
Uriah Shetler
