by John Gingerich | Feb 20, 2019 | Stories
Born to Naomi (Kauffman) and John Lederach, John Paul spent his early years living in the home adjacent to the Kropf Heritage Center on South Whiskey Hill Road and playing with friends along Rock Creek. His father, John Lederach, was the first full time pastor of Zion...
by John Gingerich | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog, Stories
Global Anabaptist Profile The Global Anabaptist Profile, a joint effort of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism and Mennonite World Conference (MWC), provides a snapshot of the diversity of MWC member churches and invites them into conversation on...
by John Gingerich | May 12, 2018 | Stories
Thursday morning, May 10, the historical center was abuzz with Pennsylvania Dutch chatter as we entertained a group of visitors from Clark, Missouri. Names represented were Borntrager, Shetler, Petersheim, and Yoder. They were interested in the history of Amish in our...
by John Gingerich | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog, Stories
FILADELFIA, Paraguay (RNS) Violence tore through this close-knit, traditionally pacifist community on the night of March 11, 1944. All the more remarkable, its perpetrators and victims were all Mennonites. And they all belonged to rival Nazi factions. Since the end of...
by John Gingerich | Aug 9, 2017 | Blog, Stories
Anabaptist witness in the face of suffering did not end in Europe in the 16th century. Read the stories of believers from around the world who have continued to bear witness to their faith at great cost. Visit the Website | Facebook page
by John Gingerich | Aug 9, 2017 | Blog, Stories
The story of Menno Simons comes to life when shared in Professsor Gerald Brunk’s performance, an impersonation of Menno Simons, at the Brubaker Family 300th Anniversary Celebration Weekend – August 3-6, 2017. Professor Joe Mast Introduces Professsor Gerald Brunk...
